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Mycology Rock Rock Climbing

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Routes in Mycology Rock

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	Amanita Dreaming T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Chasing Mycelium T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Flight of the Goomba S 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Future is Fungi, The T 5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
	Matsutake T 5.11a 6c 22 VII+ 22 E3 5c
	Mycotopia T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Mycotopia direct T 5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
	Psilocybin T 5.12b 7b 26 VIII+ 26 E5 6b

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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

Description

Mycology Rock is a mostly overhanging cliff that faces west at the bottom of the Alice lake rd. It has one of the fastest and flattest approaches, a comparable walking distance from smoke bluffs parking to free and easy crag (approx 10 mins). The cliff has filtered sun and stays cool on hot days. There is also a year round creek nearby for water. A 60m rope will work for all routes. Most routes are mixed. Most routes have only seen 1 or 2 ascents and with any new wall there will always be some rock exfoliation, so wearing a helmet is always recommended.

PDF topo link below

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-A6Fp3dqAkOjO2fldePilMgjXClKtFhR/view?usp=drivesdk

Getting There

Park on the corner of Black Bear Rd and Alice Lake Rd. Hike south down the very popular wonderland trail back to Squamish (use trail forks if you dont know where the trail is). This patch of forest is exceptionally beautiful and the walk alone is worth it through those woods. When you hit a creek, stay on the main trail (southbound) until the trail crosses over the creek. Roughly 30 meters after the bridge, Follow the light climbers trail on the left, that leads past two boulders. You’ll see the looming cliff up and on your left. 10 mins of flat easy walking from car.