whats the best sport routs area?

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whats the best sport routs area?

Post by Conan » Tue Jan 04, 2005 10:28 am

I'm heading over next week all the way from the east coast ( Halifax ).

If I'm only spending 2 day's in squamish, would I be right in saying that the "Chek" would have the better 5.9 - 5.10 problems? Or is there another area with more to do?

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Post by Neumann » Tue Jan 04, 2005 11:41 am

I think that Cal-Cheak (a little furthur north from Chek) might have more of what you are looking for.

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Post by Pete L. » Tue Jan 04, 2005 2:40 pm

I'd put my vote in for Check.
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Post by Clive kessler » Tue Jan 04, 2005 3:50 pm

there will alot of snow at those areas... go to cliffhanger.

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Post by bike » Tue Jan 04, 2005 4:29 pm

I would add Step Off. I think it is to cold though.

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Post by MCpl » Tue Jan 04, 2005 8:41 pm

Weather will be a factor for you.... its sub-zero there now constantly and there is snow in the forecast.

If you wanna climb 5.9 or 5.10 I'd also consider Rogues.

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Post by Conan » Wed Jan 05, 2005 12:50 pm

The cold Isn't going to be a factor. Us Nova Scotian's Boulder all winter long.

As far as snow / Ice, will the routs be covered?

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Post by bike » Wed Jan 05, 2005 7:30 pm

Possibly. They are calling for snow tomorrow all accross BC. Cold as well. :shock:

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Post by Conan » Thu Jan 06, 2005 6:55 am

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Post by smartel01 » Tue Jan 11, 2005 8:32 pm

Conan, if you find your way around Vancouver, stop at MEC or any Cliffhanger and buy yourself the ultimate guide to Squamish, "Squamish Select" from MArc Bourdon. From that book, I would say have a look at Murin, I think the winter climbing should be ok, dries fast and have morning sun. It is where I want to go next, sure it is not the chief or the squaw but for fun sport climbing with only few trad gear...

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Thanx

Post by Conan » Wed Jan 12, 2005 4:54 pm

Thanx

I picked up the whistler rockclimbers guide in victoria, and I'm taking Pete's advice.

The Plan is to hit the wall Friday and maybe sunday.

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Post by MCpl » Thu Jan 13, 2005 9:57 am

Should be cold and a good chance it'll be dry.

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Post by Conan » Tue Jan 18, 2005 12:45 pm

Ya, it was very cold, but we gave it a go anyhoo. Tried 3 routs, all were covered in snow, which made for some interesting falls!

I'll have to make a fall trip some time soon! I was very impressed.

Thanks for the info!

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