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Commonwealth Rock Climbing
Routes in Commonwealth
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"Otto Mattock" T 5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b |
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Ancient Squamish Secret T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Fanfare for the Common Man T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Groovy Guru T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b |
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Hungry, Hungry Hippos T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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It's Not Easy Being Green T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a |
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Partners in Grime T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Pop-Sickle T 5.10+ 6b+ 21 VII+ 20 E3 5b |
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Rick’s Root T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Smells Like Fir T 5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c |
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Stihl Cleaning T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Tastes Like Chicken T 5.9 5c 17 VI 17 HVS 5a |
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Total StinkEye, The T 5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b |
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Access Issue: Camping
Details
The popularity of Squamish within the #vanlife community has increased to the point that there is great concern about the group’s collective environmental impact. “Wild” or “Freedom” camping has become unmanageable environmentally because of the high numbers of campers. This is a serious issue that causes conflict between locals, home owners, and climbers!
VAN CAMPING / WILD CAMPING
Within District Boundaries
The District of Squamish PROHIBITS camping within the municipal boundary. This includes sleeping in a vehicle anywhere within District boundaries. A bylaw gives the District the power to issue tickets for contraventions.
Camping on urban / residential streets is prohibited under pre-existing bylaws.
The “hot spots” that have been of most concern are below.
· The whole of the Mamquam Forest Service Road under the North Walls of the Chief between the junction with the 99 and junction with the Stawamus/Indian Arm Forest Service Road (as a salmon run and sensitive riparian area, camping close to the Stawamus River is especially inappropriate)
· The Powerhouse Springs Road including the parking area for the Fern Hill cliff
· The dirt road to the kitesurfing “Spit.”
Outside of District Boundaries
If you explore forest roads in crown land outside the municipal boundaries, it may be possible to find discreet roadside sites suitable for tents or van camping. However, the provincial authorities do have some restrictions ;
· Stays are limited to 14 days.
· Campers should follow Leave No Trace principles. HUMAN WASTE is a major issue.
· Strictly observe any current fire bans.
DESIGNATED CAMPGROUNDS
Please see the District of Squamish website for a comprehensive list of designated campgrounds.
Recommended affordable camping:
- At the Chief: Stawamus Chief Provincial Park Campground BC parks site, spots start at $10.00 CAD/person. No reservations.
- 7 minutes north: Mamquam River Campground A non-profit site, spots start at $15.00cad/night for a drive-in site. Reservations recommended, not required.
- 20 minutes north: Chek Canyon Recreation Site A public site; no fees, no reservations and world class sport-climbing. No running water. The road is steep and rough but 4x4 not required
VAN CAMPING / WILD CAMPING
Within District Boundaries
The District of Squamish PROHIBITS camping within the municipal boundary. This includes sleeping in a vehicle anywhere within District boundaries. A bylaw gives the District the power to issue tickets for contraventions.
Camping on urban / residential streets is prohibited under pre-existing bylaws.
The “hot spots” that have been of most concern are below.
· The whole of the Mamquam Forest Service Road under the North Walls of the Chief between the junction with the 99 and junction with the Stawamus/Indian Arm Forest Service Road (as a salmon run and sensitive riparian area, camping close to the Stawamus River is especially inappropriate)
· The Powerhouse Springs Road including the parking area for the Fern Hill cliff
· The dirt road to the kitesurfing “Spit.”
Outside of District Boundaries
If you explore forest roads in crown land outside the municipal boundaries, it may be possible to find discreet roadside sites suitable for tents or van camping. However, the provincial authorities do have some restrictions ;
· Stays are limited to 14 days.
· Campers should follow Leave No Trace principles. HUMAN WASTE is a major issue.
· Strictly observe any current fire bans.
DESIGNATED CAMPGROUNDS
Please see the District of Squamish website for a comprehensive list of designated campgrounds.
Recommended affordable camping:
- At the Chief: Stawamus Chief Provincial Park Campground BC parks site, spots start at $10.00 CAD/person. No reservations.
- 7 minutes north: Mamquam River Campground A non-profit site, spots start at $15.00cad/night for a drive-in site. Reservations recommended, not required.
- 20 minutes north: Chek Canyon Recreation Site A public site; no fees, no reservations and world class sport-climbing. No running water. The road is steep and rough but 4x4 not required
Description
The Commonwealth is a popular, new traditional area which offers a very high density of high-quality moderate climbs ranging in length from 15-30m. The approach is short and well developed, protection tends to be plentiful, all anchors are bolted with chains, and the rock has been cleaned immaculately. The crag faces south-east and is heavily shaded, making it very pleasant on hot summer afternoons.
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Getting There
From the murrin parking lot, walk along the shore of the lake until you re-enter the forest. Keep an eye out for a large boulder on your left and a trail will appear on your right (same as for pet wall). Hike up, then down for about a minute and take the first obvious right (flagged with orange markers). Two more minutes and you're there.
Classic Climbing Routes at Commonwealth
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