Whistler Region Guide

Use this Region Guide to easily find and compare Crags.

Table of contents

1. Whistler Region 197 routes in Region

4 11 2 10 3 7 1 8 9

1 Calcheak 2 Brio Boulder 3 Nordic 4 Electric Edge 7 Creekside Boulder 8 Tricouni Peak 9 Clint Eastwood Crag 10 Whistler-Blackomb Ice 11 The Core Climbing & Fitness Centre

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Sport climbing, Rock climbing and other styles

Lat / Long: 50.096649, -123.071946

1.1. Calcheak 88 routes in Crag

22 2

2 Shelf Road 22 Calcheak Boulder

Summary:

Sport climbing, Rock climbing and Bouldering

Lat / Long: 50.044033, -123.099577

1.1.1. Huckleberry Lane 6 routes in Area

Summary:

All Sport climbing

1.1.2. Shelf Road 7 routes in Area

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 50.040414, -123.101163

1.1.3. Hindsight Wall 3 routes in Cliff

Summary:

All Sport climbing

description

A wall further up the trail to the north side of Shelf Road.

approach

Walk 2 minutes further up the trail to the north side of Shelf Road.

1.1.4. The Zip Stage 3 routes in Area

Summary:

All Sport climbing

1.1.5. Paradise Valley 5 routes in Area

Summary:

All Sport climbing

1.1.6. The Sound Room 2 routes in Area

Summary:

All Rock climbing

1.1.7. Monkey and Weasel 8 routes in Area

Summary:

Rock climbing and Sport climbing

1.1.8. Pulp Fiction 5 routes in Area

Summary:

All Sport climbing

1.1.9. Berlin Wall 1 route in Area

Summary:

All Rock climbing

1.1.10. The Magic Kingdom 11 routes in Area

Summary:

Rock climbing and Sport climbing

1.1.11. Bumbly's Playhouse 3 routes in Area

Summary:

All Rock climbing

1.1.12. Narnia Series 2 routes in Area

Summary:

All Rock climbing

1.1.13. Dilbert 1 route in Area

Summary:

All Rock climbing

1.1.14. New Orleans 1 route in Area

Summary:

All Sport climbing

1.1.15. The Darkroom 1 route in Area

Summary:

All Rock climbing

1.1.16. The Ampitheatre 3 routes in Area

Summary:

Sport climbing and Rock climbing

1.1.17. Fortress of Solitude 6 routes in Area

Summary:

Mostly Rock climbing

1.1.18. The Emerald City 5 routes in Area

Summary:

Rock climbing and Sport climbing

1.1.19. The Blip 1 route in Area

Summary:

All Sport climbing

1.1.20. The Peanut Gallery 2 routes in Area

Summary:

Sport climbing and Rock climbing

1.1.21. The Stage 9 routes in Area

Summary:

All Sport climbing

1.1.22. Calcheak Boulder 3 routes in Boulder

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 50.057199, -123.096891

description

Impressive roof boulder adjacent to the Calcheak sport climbing area. Long low roof provides 3 difficult yet very rewarding problems.

approach

Drive approximately 46km north of Squamish toward whistler on highway 99, passing daisy lake and Brandywine Falls. 2km past the Callaghan Nordic ski area turn off on the left, take the Daisy Lake Forest Service Road to the Calcheak campground. Follow this road for 1km and cross the bridge over the cheakamus river. On the far side of the bridge, park in a large gravel pullout on the left. The boulder is immediately uphill from this parking zone and is readed by hiking up through the trees for 50m. If you have trouble finding it, the boulder is just below the cliff just uphill from the parking area.

history

Under-utilised and has some serious potential.

1.2. Brio Boulder 13 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 50.110286, -122.962407

summary

Small boulder great for warm ups and grip strength training

description

A small boulder by the basket ball hoop in the Brio Staff Housing carpark. The placement of the boulder provides a nice overhang with some excellent jugs, pinching and crimping. This small boulder has a little bit of everything and could be used as a great training tool for anyone living in the area.

access issues

Car park is on private property. Parking here without a permit is discouraged by property owners and not advised.

approach

Just 1km from the whistler village this boulder is located at the end of 3100 Panorama Ridge next to the basketball hoop. Alternatively the boulder can be accessed via the valley trail by taking the Brio Staff Housing Exit. Either walk in or park in the carpark at the end of the street.

history

An old crag reclaimed by nature recently brought back to life. Has been cleaned this season however could use more work

1.3. Nordic 32 routes in Crag

2 7 6 1 4 3 5

1 Swiss Cheese 2 The Zoo 3 On The Approach Trail 4 The Midway Wall 5 Main Wall 6 Puppet Wall 7 Go Gadget

Summary:

Sport climbing, Rock climbing and Top roping

Lat / Long: 50.103415, -122.978556

summary

Thin face climbing, excellent rock, pockets and monos, and sharp.

description

For a small crag, about 30 climbs there is quite a variety, cpl slab climbs, lots of great face climbing, lots of harder grades. A secret roof climb.

access issues

No issues really. Park on the side of the road before the cul-de-sac

approach

steep trail 5-10mins, two paths right one is the easiest.

where to stay

Whistler tons of places to stay. I suggest camping at Cheakumas lake.

ethic

Whats on the rock stays on the Rock. No chipping. Chalk up all you want. Bolt up if you know what your doing.

history

Thanks to Bob, Kieth and Brian and anyone else who helped build this crag. And whoever put the bolts on that roof crack you are a genius!!

1.3.1. Swiss Cheese 6 routes in Area

Summary:

Sport climbing and Rock climbing

Lat / Long: 50.103650, -122.978738

1.3.2. The Zoo 4 routes in Area

Summary:

All Sport climbing

Lat / Long: 50.104286, -122.978576

1.3.3. On The Approach Trail 1 route in Area

Summary:

All Top roping

Lat / Long: 50.103143, -122.979139

1.3.4. The Midway Wall 3 routes in Cliff

Summary:

Sport climbing and Rock climbing

Lat / Long: 50.103423, -122.978649

description

This wall actually only has the first 3 climbs on the list there and the others are on the main wall.

approach

Just before the Main wall to the left

1.3.5. Main Wall 13 routes in Crag

Summary:

Sport climbing and Rock climbing

Lat / Long: 50.103074, -122.978622

summary

Thin Sharp Face Climbing, Great pockets

description

Main Area at Nordic Features the big cliff you can spot from bellow. Well bolted. First few climbs are moderates and have the best area for belaying. Farther down the wall you are on the Talus field. And harder climbs except for the few cracks up the wall with some 5.10a trad

approach

New Steps put in, but still a fun scramble up not recommended for small children or old folks.

ethic

Whats on the rock stays on the rock.

history

Thanks Bob, Keith and Brian for putting up rad routes

1.3.6. Puppet Wall 3 routes in Area

Summary:

All Rock climbing

Lat / Long: 50.103891, -122.978402

1.3.7. Go Gadget 2 routes in Area

Summary:

Sport climbing and Rock climbing

Lat / Long: 50.103970, -122.978804

1.4. Electric Edge 22 routes in Crag

2 1 3

1 Main Wall 2 Moss & Choss Wall 3 Buried Treasure

Summary:

Sport climbing, Trad climbing and Top roping

Lat / Long: 50.226970, -122.873445

summary

3 crags just on the west side of the highway, halfway to Pemberton.

description

The main wall is sunny and open, the other two are shelterd.

access issues

Parking is limited! Downhill on the rough road there is space for 2-3 vehicles. Just off the highway 1-2 cars can park without blocking the lower road. There is also a small pullout on the east side of the highway.

approach

0 minutes

1.4.1. Main Wall 8 routes in Cliff

Summary:

Sport climbing and Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 50.227411, -122.873320

description

The main wall of Electric Edge. 30m wall with 8 climbs from 5.10 to 5.12

approach

At the bottom of the rough road.

descent notes

Rappelling into the chains is possible from the top. Walk off to the south takes 10-15 min.

1.4.2. Moss & Choss Wall 6 routes in Cliff

Summary:

Sport climbing, Top roping and Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 50.227751, -122.873268

description

The name says it all, but they have been cleaned up, and it's pleasant down there in the forest.

approach

Just to the right of the main wall along obvious trail.

descent notes

It is possible to scramble to the top of these routes from the left side.

history

Unknown

1.4.3. Buried Treasure 8 routes in Cliff

Summary:

Sport climbing and Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 50.226107, -122.873710

description

A little too close to the highway, but shady and pretty. Short, easy, but interesting climbs. Very family-friendly!

approach

Just to the left from highway turn-off. Park right there at the top of the hill, but don't block the lower road.

descent notes

There is a good trail up and around the left side of the cliff. All the climbs are easy to set top-ropes on.

history

This little cliff has traditionally been used for instruction. The 2 obvious cracks may have been called Bert & Eds? But by 2018 they were extremely overgrown. All the other new climbs to their left were also cleaned and bolted in 2018.

1.5. Showcase Spire 3 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Rock climbing

1.6. Blackcomb Peak 4 routes in Area

Summary:

All Trad climbing

1.7. Creekside Boulder 28 routes in Crag

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 50.095605, -122.987825

approach

If you are approaching Whistler from the south, turn right on london lane across from the Huskey gas station. Park in the day parking near the grocery store. Walk back to parking entrence you will see a small creek and Rob Boyd Way on the left. At the ski club cabin, pick up a faint trail just above the wheel chair ramp that leads to some rough stairs heading up into the trees to an abandoned cabin. Right at the cabin, a trail continues uphill for a short distance to the south corner of the boulder, that is some what hidden from view by the trees.

1.8. Tricouni Peak 1 route in Area

Summary:

All Alpine climbing

Lat / Long: 50.014438, -123.242543

1.9. Clint Eastwood Crag 4 routes in Crag

Summary:

Sport climbing and Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 49.995424, -123.311225

1.10. Whistler-Blackomb Ice 2 routes in Unknown

Summary:

Sport climbing and Ice climbing

Lat / Long: 50.109468, -122.880749

description

Ice and Mixed

1.11. The Core Climbing & Fitness Centre 0 routes in Gym

description

4010 Whistler Way

Whistler

British Columbia V0N 1B4 Canada

http://whistlercore.com/pages/climbing-gym-rules

call: (604)905-7625