Help with a checklist for trip to Squamish

[climbonshaun]

Hi everyone,
I'm planning on heading out to Squamish and area in late June for some climbing. I'm trying to put together a list of gear that I'll need, trying to keep it to a minimum as I'll have to purchase quite a bit of it due to my means of travel. Just wondering if anyone can give me any information on some of the possible things available around some of the climbing areas in Squamish and their accessibility. Things like running water? Electricity/Wifi? Grocery store? Any information will really help me out!

[J Mace]

google has all your answers

[scrubber]

It would help to know things like:
What is your mode of travel?
Where are you planning on staying once you're here? (camping vs. apt.)
What kind of climbing do you already have the gear for and what do you want to do while here?
How long are you staying for?

Squamish has almost everything, and much of it can even be had for free depending on your level of creativity. Give us a bit more to go on.

K

[slhughes]

patience of a saint

[Greg]

The Squamish Adventure Center/Chamber of Commerce has free wifi and a coffee bar, or at least they did last summer. It's a quick walk from the Smoke Bluffs and town center. There's also some good places in town for coffee and wifi, and I think the library has internet access too. The Rec center is pretty nice for camping, they have running water, fire pits, and showers during open hours. Just watch out for the summer softball tournaments, that place turns into a gongshow...

Unless you are bringing a car, getting a cheap bike is a good way to get around, everything is pretty close. Otherwise, it's about a half hour walk from town to the Chief.

[climbonshaun]

Awesome, thanks a lot for the replies everyone.

Some further information and inquiries:
-I'm planning on flying out there, so I'm trying to a confine myself to 1 bag for gear, 1 bag for clothing and then carry on for books and laptop and stuff.
-was hoping to camp for the majority of the time anyways, trying to do this as cheap as possible so that I can put off having to look for a job for as long as possible, lol.
-for climbing gear right now I have: 16 quickdraws, webbing/slings/biners for 2 TR anchors, 2 ropes, BD Hexes #4-11, BD Nuts #4-13, don't have any cams right now, I'm not a very good crack climber compared to face climbing.. it possible/easy to do some of the easier (5.7-5.9) climbs on the Chief using just static pro?
-planning on staying for at least a month, hopefully will be able to push it for a couple of months if I keep spending low.

The information about the Rec Center sounds pretty awesome, I tried looking it up on Google and couldn't find anything. What are the costs like? or is there a URL available?
I was definitely planning on getting a bike once I'm out there.

For camping gear I was thinking: tent, pillow, sleeping bag, thermarest, cookware and silverware, portable stove, cooler for food. This sound about right? Sounds like things are pretty easily accessible so I don't have to worry about bringing jugs of water or anything. I do quite a few camping trips in Ontario, but have never had to worry about bears. Is this something that I should think about? Or would keeping food in a cooler in the tent suffice?

In ways of some longer range transportation, any advice on getting around to some other places? I'm hoping to visit Skaha & Horne Lake at least. Buses easily accessible? Rental cars available or would I have to goto Vancouver?

Really appreciate all the help so far

[J Mace]

and laptop and stuff.

Probably dont want to leave that in your tent, I believe there is secure storage in town, if you search this site you can find that info.

was hoping to camp for the majority of the time anyways, trying to do this as cheap as possible so that I can put off having to look for a job for as long as possible, lol.

There is a 14 day limit at the pay camp grounds, I am sure you can sneak in a hotel in between.

possible/easy to do some of the easier (5.7-5.9) climbs on the Chief using just static pro?

absolutely, I wouldnt bother with two ropes and two TR set ups

The information about the Rec Center sounds pretty awesome, I tried looking it up on Google and couldn't find anything. What are the costs like? or is there a URL available?

http://squamish.ca/recreation/nature-an ... s/camping/

Or would keeping food in a cooler in the tent suffice?

That never suffices for bears, there are bear bins for you to use.

I would pack so that you can have everything in one bag on your back, then you can get up and move easily.

I'm hoping to visit Skaha & Horne Lake at least.

Isnt the latter technically closed still? Never the less, you will find people driving to various destinations, hence packing light.

Good luck

[climbonshaun]

There is a 14 day limit at the pay camp grounds

Most of the climbing areas around where I am we just go out there with a tent and camp out there. Are there areas where people just toss a tent up that aren't in a campground? or is this generally frowned upon? I know Provincial Parks in Ontario won't let you do that, we can only do it on private property.