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5.12c YDS 7b+ French 27 Ewbanks IX- UIAA 27 ZA E6 6b British
Avg: 3.5 from 2
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Routes in Kitten Crag
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Adventure Cats T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Big Kitten S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Crag Kitten T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Cuddles and Destruction T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Floofed S 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c |
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Hiss Sharma T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Laser Pointer T 5.12c 7b+ 27 IX- 27 E6 6b |
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Murder Mittens T 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Pet Me With Your Eyes S 5.11d 7a 24 VIII 25 E5 6a |
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Purrito T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Scratch Meowntain S 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b |
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Wiggle, Wiggle, Pounce! S 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a |
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| Type: | Trad, 200 ft (61 m), 2 pitches |
| GPS: | 49.66184, -123.16604 |
| FA: | David Brayden, Casey Engstrom |
| Page Views: | 99 total · 4/month |
| Shared By: | David Brayden on Jul 30, 2024 |
| Admins: | Mark Roberts, Kate Lynn, Braden Batsford, Mauricio Herrera Cuadra |
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Access Issue: Camping
Details
The popularity of Squamish within the #vanlife community has increased to the point that there is great concern about the group’s collective environmental impact. “Wild” or “Freedom” camping has become unmanageable environmentally because of the high numbers of campers. This is a serious issue that causes conflict between locals, home owners, and climbers!
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
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
Both of these pitches are packed with great climbing. P1. Climb the first pitch of C&D until just below the anchor where the last crack goes diagonally left. Follow this crack and laybacks above with difficulty to a small ledge (can be reached from Hiss Sharma in wet weather). Layback up the crack above and launch into pumpy face climbing (bolts). Finish right at the anchor on the big ledge. (12b, 35m, 4 bolts)
P2. This amazing sport pitch is all bolted with an optional #0.4 on top of the flake. Leave the rest of the rack at the anchor. Climb the undercling above the belay up and left. Up a fun face seam to a crux pulling the roof. Above follow big holds right then back left to a pedestal. Balance left into a layback and finish on the arete with Big Kitten. (12c, 30m, 12 bolts)
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