| Harrison Bluffs, Harrison Hot Springs, B.C |
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The bluffs as seen on the way to Harrison Hot Spri...
Description A set of south- and east-facing granite bluffs near the golf course between Agassiz and Harrison Hot Springs. The climbing features slab, crack and face climbing on grippy, fine-grained stone featured with many xenolithic inclusions which weather to give pockets of all size from monodoight to head sized.
The Harrison Bluffs saw most of its traffic in the 1990's, but popularity died out somewhat and many routes became overgrown. Recently (2006) climbers have been cleaning the area again to improve the mossy state of several climbs. Also several new routes are being cleaned. The rock in the area is very solid granite and it offers many nice slab and crack climbs ranging from 5.8'ish and up.
The climbing is at its best between March and November but is low-elevation enough to be good on sunny days through the winter. In general, weekdays are pretty quiet and weekends see up to a half dozen parties climbing. The range of grades is generally 5.8 and up and there are climbs up to 6 pitches long, plus extensive bouldering.
Getting There From Agassiz take Harrison Hot Springs Rd. towards HHS. The bluffs are visible as you enter Harrison ( they are the big granite walls on your left as you come close HHS, just past the golf course) at the end of the golf course there is a small parking spot on the left side of the road. Park in front of the gate and hike to a small bridge across a slough (about 5 mins) At the far side of the bridge there is a path leading into the forest, follow the path and it will take you directly to the bottom of the lowest climbs.
The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Harrison Bluffs, Harrison Hot Springs, B.C:
Featured Route For Harrison Bluffs, Harrison Hot Springs, B.C
The Force Unleashed V5 International : Canada : ... : East Boulders
Climbs the overhanging, wave like prow on the Outcast Boulder. Start with a good left hand pinch and a right hand edge. Exit through the arching left side of the prow for an exhilarating finish. The problem feels taller than it actually is due to the down slope and a steep drop just past the landing zone. Intimidating first few moves due to the landing. The best problem in Harrison and one of the best moderates in the Valley. ... [more] Browse More Classics in International
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| Comments on Harrison Bluffs, Harrison Hot Springs, B.C |
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By Yohan
Oct 18, 2009
| THANK-YOU to whom ever made those wicked trails and bridges nice work!!! |
By Marco
Oct 23, 2009
| When done, the East Side boulders will be easier to access. More to come. |
By Dru
May 14, 2010
| Heads up, a couple black bears have been hanging around the Le Pred area and coming as far over as Pig Pen/Sleeping Princess. One of them left a big turd on the ledge above the latter route, last weekend. Be "bear aware" around the crag, make noise to let them know you are there, and keep your dog from running off into the woods to make new friends. |
By Marco
Aug 3, 2010
| A project is in the works at the far left roof that will link the steep crack into the offwidth by climbing the face. I've left 3 nuts and 2 draws hanging for cleaning.....I will find you if you remove any of these. They have not been fall tested, so climb at your own risk. |
By Steven Kendzierski
Aug 11, 2010
| Hey Marco I could get a drill, what type of drill do you need specifically. Do you know a joleen by the way? |
By Yohan
Aug 18, 2010
| Whats the name of the climb under that log with steps in it? Its fun! |
By Marco
Aug 20, 2010
| If you are referring to the bolted face, that would be Where in the World is Carmen Pelegrino 5.10a I think. |
By Yohan
Aug 29, 2010
| Thanks man, do you happen to know the ratings of the climbs coming out of the small cave to the right of 'where in the world is carmen pelegrino'? |
By Marco
Aug 31, 2010
| I'll have a topo with all the info up in a couple of days. |
By Yohan
Sep 2, 2010
| Awesome! thanks! |
By Marco
Dec 10, 2010
| Awesome work on the trails and cleaning. |
By MikeW
Jun 1, 2011
| The climb starting under the log and up the steps is Where In The World Is Carmen Pellegrino 5.9 with an .11A move Put up by myself summer 2008 |
By Mr. K
Aug 21, 2011
| Went out to Harrison a couple weeks ago, and we could definitely tell there's been a lot of effort put into cleaning new and old routes, in addition to the trail maintenance. Good work. Just a suggestion for posting info on this site; please post photos of the new routes to avoid any confusion regarding where they are located, which way they go, etc. It would be be very helpful in the future. Thanks again for cleaning everything out there. Looks great. Cheers. |
By Mike Teschke
From: North Vancouver
Sep 23, 2011
| Nice re-organization of this area! This makes this a good online guide and way easier to find the routes for those of us who have only been there once or not at all. Thanks! |
By johnthethird
Jan 31, 2013
| Is there any kind of topo for this area? |
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