Everything and anything to do with climbing in Squamish.
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Conan
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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?
Feed Back Please!
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Neumann
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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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Pete L.
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by Pete L. » Tue Jan 04, 2005 2:40 pm
I'd put my vote in for Check.
Charlottes Web
Master of my Domain (second pitch especially)
Kijigushi (sp?)
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I'm sure there's more.
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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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bike
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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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MCpl
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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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Conan
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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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by bike » Wed Jan 05, 2005 7:30 pm
Possibly. They are calling for snow tomorrow all accross BC. Cold as well.
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Conan
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by Conan » Thu Jan 06, 2005 6:55 am
SH@
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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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Conan
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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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by MCpl » Thu Jan 13, 2005 9:57 am
Should be cold and a good chance it'll be dry.
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Conan
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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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