Skywalker EPB
5.10a YDS 6a French 18 Ewbanks VI+ UIAA 18 ZA E1 5a British
Avg: 3.2 from 25 votes
Type: | Trad, 300 ft (91 m), 3 pitches |
FA: | Jeremy Frimer and friends, 2011 |
Page Views: | 1,608 total · 39/month |
Shared By: | Gab Charette on Jun 19, 2021 |
Admins: | Mark Roberts, Kate Lynn, Braden Batsford, Mauricio Herrera Cuadra |
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
An amazing variant to the classic 5.8 Skywalker route with a different character. Makes for an amazing option to fork from the crowds.
Awesome tiny cracks with finger pods and grippy granite slab make for interesting moves directly to the top.
P1, 5.7 30m: Same as Skywalker.
P2, 5.10a 30m: Use the finger crack on the left instead of going straight in The Flume's corner, rejoins with The Flume up there. There are two bolted anchors if you must share with someone on Skywalker.
P3, 5.10a 40m: Straight up hand/fist left-facing corner, slightly left using an arching undercling, and straight up until the end, crossing 4 bolts and enough finger-size gear opportunities to keep it safe.
Belay last pitch on tree and walkoff to the right.
Can link P1+P2 with a 70m.
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