| Climbing/Mountaineering
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| Climbing/Mountaineering While not the only place in
the Coast and Mountain's region Squamish is
getting the attention as an international
destination for climbers. Could it be that mix of
sport, bouldering and big wall climbing (amongst
the top big wall climbing areas in North America)
that's the major attractant. Squamish's' (sounds
funny, don't it) Stratamus Chief is the best,
most accessible big wall in Canada. There are
dozens of routes of varying difficulties to keep
you climbing for weeks.
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Amazingly enough,
this temperate region also has some excellent ice
climbing particularly near the town of Lilleot
north of Whistler. Areas include Bridge River,
Cayoosh Creek and Seton Lake. As ledgend has it,
Shannon Falls freezes every five to seven years
and allows climbers to try thier hand at an
excellent extended climb with incredably easy
access (hey, just drive into the parking lot)
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| The latest area to get
some attention is Eldred Valley outside Powell River on
the Sunshine Coast. This area has excellent big wall (and
we are talking big) and sport climbing routes and it is
still largely undeveloped. This situation won't last
long, so if you want to try some new routes which haven't
seen many (or any for that matter) climber this is where
its at. |
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| Indoors - Rock
Gyms
Cliffhanger
Indoor Rock Climbing Center- BC: 604-874-2400
Edge
Climbing Center, The- BC: 604-984-9080
Rockhouse,
The- BC: 604-276-0012
Stonewall
- Whistlers Rock Gym- BC: 604-938-9858
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| Coast and Mountans Climbing Links
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