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Life In Space

Name: Life In Space
Rating: 3.8

5.10b YDS 6a+ French 19 Ewbanks VII- UIAA 19 ZA E2 5b British

Routes in Mt. Habrich

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	Life In Space T 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
	Blood Moon T 5.13- 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E7 6c
	Escape Velocity T 5.8+ 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c
	Life On Earth T 5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
	Earthshine T 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a

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Type:	Trad, Alpine, 2460 ft (745 m), 27 pitches, Grade V
FA:	Colin Moorhead and Nick McNutt, September 2022
Page Views:	3,333 total · 107/month
Shared By:	Mauricio Herrera Cuadra on Oct 12, 2022
Admins:	Mark Roberts, Kate Lynn, Braden Batsford, Mauricio Herrera Cuadra Page Updates (admin only)

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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

Amazing 27-pitch rock climb up the Northeast face of the mighty Mount Habrich.

The route is an extension of The Goldilocks Zone, on the Stawamus River Headwall. It is the longest climb in the Sea To Sky Region, and is among the top five longest rock climbs in the Southern Coast Range.

Although at a relatively moderate grade the route is by no means a gimme and not only requires good stamina but also being efficient at moving on alpine multi-pitch terrain. Most parties will take 2 days for a successful ascent (approach and descent included), so don't underestimate it and plan accordingly.

Great pitch by pitch description from the developers: Life In Space