Dogzilla
5.11a YDS 6c French 22 Ewbanks VII+ UIAA 22 ZA E3 5c British
| Type: | Trad, 1000 ft (303 m), 11 pitches |
| GPS: | 49.69445, -123.12382 |
| FA: | Glen Woloski, Robin Barley, Paul Schotfeldt, Harry Young, Jason Green, 2014 |
| Page Views: | 31 total · 31/month |
| Shared By: | Harlin Brandvold on Aug 10, 2026 |
| Admins: | Mark Roberts, Kate Lynn, Braden Batsford, Mauricio Herrera Cuadra |
Stawamus/Indian River FSR 4823
Branch 01 (Stawamus/Indian mainline)
- No access to Vancouver via Stawamus/Indian River FSR.
- August 30, 2024 - December 31, 2025: Road closed to all users at gate at 3km due to construction activities. Single lane alternating traffic 0 - 3km. Expect delays. Traffic control on site. Road also closed to all users at 34.5km (no access through Indian Arm). Expect further closures through 2026.
- See Fortis Eagle Mountain-Woodfibre website for more information on the pipeline project.
Branch 02 (Shannon Branch to Sea to Sky Gondola)
- Inquiries regarding Branch 02 road activities should be directed to the Sea to Sky Gondola (Kirby Brown at (604) 892-2550 or email Rob Walter. After hours or emergencies: 604-892-2555).
- Gate closure at 4.2km in effect; no vehicle access beyond this point. Parking for a limited number of vehicles available at the 4.2km location.
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
Dogzilla is a long meandering route on Dog Wall, just left of Photophobia and Fogducker. There are two 30m raps after Pitch 7 (5.5). Some parties choose to rap after the first 6 pitches, in which case you rap the route.
P1, 11a
Climb the horizontal flakes to a featured slab above. Pass a bolted rap anchor and head left across the slab to a crack. Climb up to a bolted anchor. After passing the bolted anchor, you can head right instead to ease the grade to 10d.
CAUTION: There was a yellowjacket nest in the stump just right of the P1 anchor in summer 2026.
P2, 5.9
Straight up the obvious crack to another bolted anchor.
P3, 10d
Walk right across the ledge then mantle a few blocks until you arrive at the bottom of a bolted face/arete. Climb past a few bolts to a broken overhanging flake. Move right past the flake to another bolted anchor.
P4, 10a
Climb the obvious crack, or head right to the bolted slab at 10d.
P5, 10b
Start by climbing a slab up and slightly right, then head into the large crack. Keep your eyes out for the anchor to the left of the crack on the face.
P6, 11a
Climb the exfoliating slab up and left, taking advantage of crack features.
I didn't climb pitches 7-11 so I'll Ieave those descriptions to somebody else. They go at 5.5 (Two 30 meter raps), 11a, 10c, 11b, 10b.
Rappel the route if stopping at pitch 6. Otherwise, rappel to the start of pitch 8, then walk climber's right to a rap line.



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