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by Vince
Thu Sep 03, 2009 12:45 pm
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Loose block on Pink Cliff
Replies: 0
Views: 1081

Loose block on Pink Cliff

The left most route (5.6), I think is called People of Size. There is a larger-than-microwave-size block about halfway up, before the crux, that supports a second even larger block above it. The blocks are climbed on as part of the route. I was inspecting a #3 cam placement between the left of the l...
by Vince
Thu Sep 03, 2009 11:03 am
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Tree down on Peasant's Crack
Replies: 9
Views: 4483

Went up on Sept 1. The tree is still there, with the large rock resting atop the root ball. I pulled on the tree to climb through the branches, and it seemed secure enough, but given where it sits atop one of the most popular pitches in all of Squamish, it's probably wise to get rid of it. The falle...
by Vince
Tue Aug 19, 2008 6:11 am
Forum: Squamish Climbing Forum
Topic: Gear Requirements for Squamish Trip
Replies: 16
Views: 9032

I think double 50's is a good idea. I think that will get you up most routes. A single 70 is nice for linking pitches, and most single pitch cragging, but if I were flying here I'd choose one or the other. In many multi pitch routes, I usually bring 1.5 sets of cams, doubling up on the finger-hand, ...
by Vince
Sat Apr 26, 2008 11:40 pm
Forum: New Routes / Cleaning / Trail Updates
Topic: FFA of Europa 5.8
Replies: 26
Views: 19786

I just want to echo Saar's comment about enjoying the route. Definitely an adventure feel on every pitch. I really enjoyed the final 5.6 chimney pitch (despite the high choss factor). It's obvious that a lot of work was put into this pitch and of course the others to make it climbable. Thanks to Jef...