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Elevation: 871 ft 265 m
GPS: 49.76409, -123.13094
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Shared By: Braden Batsford on Oct 22, 2023 · Updates
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The Fitness Center is a new Dry Tooling crag situated on the SW side of Debeck’s Hill. There are 8 routes in total, ranging from D6+ to D10. The cliff sees moderate filtered sun from mid morning onwards.

All of the routes are fully fixed with steel chains and steel carabiners on every bolt, as well as all anchors. A 40m rope will safely get you down from all the routes. All hardware was supplied by the developer, as well as a few friends who helped contribute financially to the endeavor.

The choice to develop this cliff for dry tooling was made with the understanding that it would not provide for good rock climbing. The quality of rock is simply such that it would remain dirty, and small holds would continuously break. You will find many holds have been enhanced (drilled), particularly in the areas of lesser quality rock. This is to prevent holds from repeatedly “blowing out” under the force of picks. Efforts have been made to clean as much of the loose rock as feasible, however, rockfall remains a possibility. Helmets are highly recommended, and standing underneath climbers should be avoided when possible.

Many routes seep extensively over the winter, especially the steepest ones through the central roof. During our coveted arctic outflows, unsupported ice features form along the top. None of the routes have yet to see a true mixed winter ascent, but it is foreseeable that conditions will permit for this in the future. If you are climbing here when ice is present, be aware of your surroundings and continually assess for overhead hazards!

All first ascents were completed while wearing crampons. Climbing in rock shoes is certainly possible and would feel easier.

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Park at the North end of Tantalus road. The approach follows existing MTB trails.

Hike up Plural of Nemesis until it is possible to take a faint trail left that links into Pleasure Trail. Continue up Pleasure Trail to the base of a small cliff. Faint trail left will take you to the base of the crag.

Please be aware of any downhill bike traffic while hiking and yield the right of way to bikers.

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Routes Mostly Face: South

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Details: Mostly shady all day. Some light between the trees. DON’T DROP THE (PICK) WEIGHTS gets some sun after the first draws in the pm

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