Bombay Sapphire
5.11+ YDS 7a French 24 Ewbanks VIII UIAA 24 ZA E4 6a British
| Type: | Trad, 300 ft (91 m), 3 pitches, Grade II |
| GPS: | 49.6814, -123.1482 |
| FA: | Colin Moorhead and Andre Ike (2002) |
| Page Views: | 2,642 total · 21/month |
| Shared By: | Travis McClinchey on Jul 6, 2015 |
| Admins: | Mark Roberts, Kate Lynn, Braden Batsford, Mauricio Herrera Cuadra |
VAN CAMPING / WILD CAMPING
Within District Boundaries
The District of Squamish PROHIBITS camping within the municipal boundary. This includes sleeping in a vehicle anywhere within District boundaries. A bylaw gives the District the power to issue tickets for contraventions.
Camping on urban / residential streets is prohibited under pre-existing bylaws.
The “hot spots” that have been of most concern are below.
· The whole of the Mamquam Forest Service Road under the North Walls of the Chief between the junction with the 99 and junction with the Stawamus/Indian Arm Forest Service Road (as a salmon run and sensitive riparian area, camping close to the Stawamus River is especially inappropriate)
· The Powerhouse Springs Road including the parking area for the Fern Hill cliff
· The dirt road to the kitesurfing “Spit.”
Outside of District Boundaries
If you explore forest roads in crown land outside the municipal boundaries, it may be possible to find discreet roadside sites suitable for tents or van camping. However, the provincial authorities do have some restrictions ;
· Stays are limited to 14 days.
· Campers should follow Leave No Trace principles. HUMAN WASTE is a major issue.
· Strictly observe any current fire bans.
DESIGNATED CAMPGROUNDS
Please see the District of Squamish website for a comprehensive list of designated campgrounds.
Recommended affordable camping:
- At the Chief: Stawamus Chief Provincial Park Campground BC parks site, spots start at $10.00 CAD/person. No reservations.
- 7 minutes north: Mamquam River Campground A non-profit site, spots start at $15.00cad/night for a drive-in site. Reservations recommended, not required.
- 20 minutes north: Chek Canyon Recreation Site A public site; no fees, no reservations and world class sport-climbing. No running water. The road is steep and rough but 4x4 not required
Description
This is a fantastic three-pitch outing that deserves more traffic. It climbs the first 1.5 pitches of Warriors of the Wasteland before exiting out right and climbing the arete to the top of Martini Pinnacle.
P1: Same as Warriors of the Wasteland.
P2: Climb P2 of Warriors of the Wasteland. After the crux stem of this pitch, break out right and clip a couple bolts on easier and slabby terrain to an anchor before the wall steepens to vertical.
P3: This pitch is completely bolted. Weave up the arete, using a variety of techniques. The climbing is superb and will make you think!
A 30m rappel will get you down to a set of anchors to the right of fall line. The route your rappel is called "Shaken, Not Stirred" which is 5.11b and also apparently a worth-while climb. From these anchors, rappel a 60m stretcher to the start of Freeway.



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