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Looking north from the top of the North Gully. Garibaldi Peak dominates the skyline. The slabs on the right side are the "northern flanks" of the Sqaw. They are up and left of the main climbing found on the Sqaw. Word has it that there has been some exploration and development there lately...
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This picture, taken from the side of Hwy. 99, a few hundred feet south of the main parking lot, shows most of the Chief's east facing walls. This picture doesn't do the size of the formation justice.<br> <br> From left to right:<br> <br> At the far left of the photo you can just see the top of the Apron (six pitches up, to give you a sense of scale).<br> <br> Then there's the University Wall and Grand Wall areas. The Black Dyke is visible going through the big roofs. <br> <br> The Dihedrals area is the darker section in the middle. Up and right from the Dihedrals you can see the Tantalus wall.<br> <br> Finally, the Bulletheads are on the far right.
One of the sections of ladder and chains leading to the South Summit. As a climber you aren't likely to need these, or even encounter them on a climbing day unless you climb on the Raven's Castle. Even the routes that take you high up on the Grand Wall like The Roman Chimneys allow you to traverse off below the summit where these are encountered. For taking non-climbers for a fun hike, however, these features give them a feel of adventure not found on most hikes.
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Peter Spindloe
Apr 17, 2007
“Looking north from the top of the North Gully. Garibaldi Peak dominates the skyline. The slabs on the right side are the "northern flanks" of the Sqaw. They are up and left of the main climbing found on the Sqaw. Word has it that there has been some exploration and development there lately...”  

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This picture, taken from the side of Hwy. 99, a few hundred feet south of the main parking lot, shows most of the Chief's east facing walls. This picture doesn't do the size of the formation justice.<br> <br> From left to right:<br> <br> At the far left of the photo you can just see the top of the Apron (six pitches up, to give you a sense of scale).<br> <br> Then there's the University Wall and Grand Wall areas. The Black Dyke is visible going through the big roofs. <br> <br> The Dihedrals area is the darker section in the middle. Up and right from the Dihedrals you can see the Tantalus wall.<br> <br> Finally, the Bulletheads are on the far right.
Looking north from the top of the North Gully. Garibaldi Peak dominates the skyline. The slabs on the right side are the "northern flanks" of the Sqaw. They are up and left of the main climbing found on the Sqaw. Word has it that there has been some exploration and development there lately...
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