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Powell River

  
Submitted By: Chris A on Jun 23, 2008
Administrator: Peter Spindloe
Latitude: 49.8486  Longitude: -124.5287 
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Powell River offers excellent climbing. Everything from bouldering, sport, and trad. The Eldred Valley has enough rock to easily rival Squamish. The Climbers Guide to Powell River is available at MEC and at the following locations in Powell RIver: Breakwater Books, Powell River Outdoors, and Powell River Tourist Info Center.


Getting There 

From Vancouver, take 2 ferries, starting from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale, then drive the sunshine coast and hop on another ferry from Earls Cove to Saltery Bay. Keep in mind the second ferry is free. The total time for the trip is around 3-4 hours.

From Vancouver Island, take the ferry from Comox to Powell River. The ferry is an hour and a half.

For info on ferry schedules and fares visit http://bcferries.com

For additional info on the Eldred Valley area of Powell River visit:

Vancouver Island Climbing

Rockclimbing.com



Featured Route For Powell River
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Rack'nphobia 5.10+  International : Canada : ... : Psyche Slab
Bring some good rubber for this one. Climbs the wrinkle dikes formation on the frontal lobe. The first pitch is excellent and can be top-roped with a single 60meter cord. Joins Skits after three pitches and can be linked to the top of psyche slab with a very light rack. Shortens the rap from skits by two pitches. ...[more]