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Watch It Burn
5.10d YDS 6b+ French 21 Ewbanks VII+ UIAA 21 ZA E3 5b British
Avg: 3.3 from 27
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Watch It Burn T 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b |
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Jet Fuel T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b |
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| Type: | Trad, 350 ft (106 m), 4 pitches |
| FA: | David Brayden, Jade Littlewood, May 2019 |
| Page Views: | 1,757 total · 24/month |
| Shared By: | David Brayden on May 30, 2019 |
| Admins: | Mark Roberts, Kate Lynn, Braden Batsford, Mauricio Herrera Cuadra |
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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
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
The first route at Above It All follows finger and hand cracks to the top of the wall.
P1. Start up the detached boulder, head left past a bolt, and make your way to a handcrack.
(5.8, 1 bolt, 20m)
P2. Climb cracks and flakes through the steep wall. Hidden jugs on both sides keep the
grade reasonable. (10c, 6 bolts, 25m)
P3. Climb the sweet splitter through a cool undercling crux. Where it ends before a tree,
step right and up to the anchor. (10c, 30m)
P4. Follow the curving flake above and face climb past two bolts. Step right at the third to
gain a fun crack and follow it through the steepening wall to the top. (10a, 3 bolts, 35m)
Rap the route with a single 70m
P1. Start up the detached boulder, head left past a bolt, and make your way to a handcrack.
(5.8, 1 bolt, 20m)
P2. Climb cracks and flakes through the steep wall. Hidden jugs on both sides keep the
grade reasonable. (10c, 6 bolts, 25m)
P3. Climb the sweet splitter through a cool undercling crux. Where it ends before a tree,
step right and up to the anchor. (10c, 30m)
P4. Follow the curving flake above and face climb past two bolts. Step right at the third to
gain a fun crack and follow it through the steepening wall to the top. (10a, 3 bolts, 35m)
Rap the route with a single 70m
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