I will be visiting vancouver for work at the end of november. Would it be a stupid idea to try and get in a few days rock climbing (rock only!) at Squamish? Historically weather has been just above freezing, but are there crags that are in the sun and comfortable during the day?
If Squamish is not recommended, any other areas near Vancouver that would be a better option?
Lots of areas are out in the open and receive plenty of sunshine, and they're the ones to head to because they'll be the first to dry when the rain stops, which should be of more concern to you than the temps. Long dry spells are a rarity in November, and when they do occur the accompanying cold snap isn't going to stop too many locals from getting out there. The Apron boulders dry pretty fast, as do a lot of the Smoke Bluffs and the Malemute. Petrifying Wall at Murrin Park and the North Bulletheads at the Chief are also quick-drying, according to the guidebook. Zombie Roof (Smoke Bluffs), Nightmare Rock (Murrin Park), and Chek (Cheakamus Canyon) all stay dry in light rain, but could be seeping in November.
Might as well bring gear and try! It typically gets pretty wet that time of year but you never know.. It would suck to be stuck without your climbing gear in nice conditions!
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