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The Well
V6 YDS 7A Font
Avg: 4 from 2
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Routes in (a) Campground Boulders
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Fury, The V10 7C+ |
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Fuzz, The V7 7A+ |
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Gift, The V6 7A |
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M. Gaston V0+ 4+ |
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Mark’s Traverse V0+ 4+ |
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Mounting the Throne V4 6B |
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Pavelini V7 7A+ |
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Red Face V2 5+ |
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Slip and Slide V4 6B |
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Well, The V6 7A |
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| Type: | Boulder, 15 ft (5 m) |
| GPS: | 49.67655, -123.15291 |
| FA: | Matt Maddaloni, 2003 |
| Page Views: | 164 total · 7/month |
| Shared By: | Eric Bonilla on Jul 9, 2024 |
| Admins: | Mark Roberts, Kate Lynn, Braden Batsford, Mauricio Herrera Cuadra |
Access Issue: Camping
Details
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
Start matched on the obvious slot jug in the roof and climb directly up through slopers and incut crimps to a tricky lip encounter.
An excellent option for hot days! It was 87 degrees in town when I did this but conditions felt cool and crisp in the alcove.
Location
Hike up the Chief trail as for the Fuzz, but continue up the the steep wooden stairs. Just before the last set of stairs you should see a signpost and a trail that goes off to the right and across the river (only accessible when the water is low).
Rock hop across the river and follow a couple old log bridges, then follow a climber's trail uphill for another five minutes or so. At the time of writing the trail is marked by orange tape on trees and branches. You should pass through a small talus field and a rock wall, after which you'll spot some large boulders down in the creek. Follow a faint offshoot trail downhill to these boulders to reach the Well alcove.
Steep, but well worth the hike! Coordinates are (49.67587, -123.15108).
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