Castlegar Guide

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Stagionalità

Arrampicata sportiva, Arrampicata trad e altri stili

Lat / Long: 49.322009, -117.711195

etica

Be mindful of wildlife, especially in more remote areas.

ereditato da West Kootenays

Summary:

Arrampicata sportiva e Arrampicata trad

Lat / Long: 49.277082, -117.660680

limitazioni per l'accesso

The area has been purchased by The Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers. It is open as of July 20, 2020. Visit https://tawkroc.org/ for more info and to sign their waiver.

avvicinamento

Limited parking is available on the dirt road, please park at the nearby baseball fields (Kinnaird Park, 14 Ave & 26 St) and walk in.

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Visit https://tawkroc.org/ for more info and to sign their waiver.

Although some routes had been climbed in the 90s, and maybe earlier, major development of the area started in 2005. The area however was located on private property, which put access at risk when the property was put up for sale in 2018. Thankfully, the property was purchased by local climbers and the climbing area was set to be sub-divided from the rest of the property and sold to a local access group.

The area was purchased by The Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers and opened back up to the public in July 2020.

Summary:

Arrampicata sportiva e Arrampicata trad

Lat / Long: 49.277432, -117.660560

descrizione

A nice wall close to the parking. Despite being west-facing, the left-side of the wall has enough tree cover to remain shaded all day.

The trail along the base of the cliff does reach the top of the cliff near the right (south) end.

avvicinamento

From the gate, walk a few minutes, then turn left at the obvious climbers' trail and TAWKROC sign -- the cliff is visible from the wide multi-use trail.

note per la calata

Rappel or lower from anchors.

Summary:

Arrampicata sportiva e Arrampicata trad

Lat / Long: 49.276595, -117.660594

Summary:

Per lo più Arrampicata sportiva

Lat / Long: 49.276087, -117.660457

Summary:

Arrampicata sportiva e Arrampicata trad

Lat / Long: 49.275722, -117.660398

Summary:

Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata sportiva

Lat / Long: 49.275475, -117.660272

Summary:

Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata sportiva

Lat / Long: 49.275386, -117.660039

Summary:

Arrampicata trad, Arrampicata sportiva e altri stili

Lat / Long: 49.267296, -117.662682

descrizione

Historic climbing area in Castlegar, now owned by The Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers.

etica

Visit https://tawkroc.org/ for more info and to sign their waiver.

Summary:

Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata sportiva

Lat / Long: 49.266314, -117.662985

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Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata sportiva

Lat / Long: 49.266986, -117.664151

Summary:

Tutti Arrampicata trad

Lat / Long: 49.266678, -117.663671

Summary:

Tutti Arrampicata trad

Lat / Long: 49.266972, -117.663284

Summary:

Per lo più Arrampicata trad

Lat / Long: 49.266484, -117.663216

Summary:

Arrampicata sportiva e Arrampicata trad

Lat / Long: 49.267982, -117.663909

descrizione

Climbing on glacier-polished rock.

avvicinamento

When the main approach trail reaches the Open Book wall, turn left and follow the obvious trail uphill (north) until it reaches this wall. Trail reaches wall about in front of "Via Escondida".

note per la calata

Rappel or lower from anchors.

Summary:

Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata sportiva

Lat / Long: 49.267772, -117.663349

descrizione

More info here

avvicinamento

Approach from the right end of "Polished Wall" rather than up the awful gully right of "Sunshine Wall".

note per la calata

Rappel or lower from anchors.

Summary:

Per lo più Arrampicata trad

Lat / Long: 49.266831, -117.661180

Summary:

Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata sportiva

Lat / Long: 49.266296, -117.662615

Summary:

Tutti Arrampicata trad

descrizione

Routes are on private property and should not be climbed.

avvicinamento

On private property and should not be climbed.

storia

Old Routes that were climbed in the 80s but are now located in people's backyards and should not be climbed.

Summary:

Arrampicata sportiva, Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata su roccia

Lat / Long: 49.335383, -117.680473

Summary:

Arrampicata sportiva, Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata su roccia

Lat / Long: 49.335427, -117.683079

avvicinamento

Park at the end of Horkoff Rd (49.334570, -117.686041). Please park on the grassy area past the pavement at the end of Horkoff Road. Do not block any driveways. Then follow the access trail marked with cairns and pink flagging tape.

Summary:

Arrampicata sportiva, Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata su roccia

Lat / Long: 49.333812, -117.676780

descrizione

Cliff directly behind Lion’s Head Smoke and Brew Pub. Great wall of mostly balency slab climbing, with a few crack climbs on the right and around the corner.

avvicinamento

Park behind the Lion’s Head Smoke and Brew Pub (49.333530, -117.676952), walk about 5 meters to the wall.

note per la calata

Have a well earned drink at the pub after your climb.

Summary:

Arrampicata sportiva, Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata su roccia

Lat / Long: 49.361246, -117.847938

Summary:

Arrampicata sportiva, Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata su roccia

Lat / Long: 49.367371, -117.931105

sommario

How often can you climb beside a waterfall?

descrizione

Beautiful crag in near Syringa Provincial Park at Tulip Falls. A few of the climbs are right beside the waterfall, and a second wall in the woods just off the main trail.

More detailed topo can be found here http://squamishclimbingmagazine.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/TULIP-FALLS-CRAG.pdf

limitazioni per l'accesso

Some of the climbs are at a popular tourist destination, be prepared to have spectators at busy times.

avvicinamento

Drive: Take the Robson Rd exit off highway 3A, then turn right on Broadwater Rd. Continue for ~17.5 km then head right onto the forest road. Continue for 4km then park in the clearing just after the bridge.

Falls Wall: Walk down the hiking trail along the river bank to the waterfall.

Tulip Wall: Walk down the main trail for about 50m (1 min), then take the trail left for another 2 minutes to the wall.

Summary:

Arrampicata sportiva e Arrampicata trad

Lat / Long: 49.346980, -117.804144

Summary:

Per lo più Arrampicata trad

Lat / Long: 49.344057, -117.825189

avvicinamento

Park on the south side of the road around (49.342887, -117.824827). Then look for the trail that starts right of the cliff, between the wall and the utility pole.

Odocoileous Wall will be a short distance up the trail on the left. Continue following the flagging tape to get to Ovis Wall.

Summary:

Tutti Arrampicata trad

Lat / Long: 49.344409, -117.835303

storia

First developed by Recreation Fish and Wildlife students at Selkirk College.

Summary:

Per lo più Arrampicata sportiva

Lat / Long: 49.344427, -117.838609

Summary:

Tutti Arrampicata sportiva

Lat / Long: 49.343186, -117.841064

descrizione

Roadside cliff (watch for traffic) with very distinctive black stripes.

avvicinamento

Park just east of the wall at the pull out on the south side of the road (49.343508, -117.839523). Then walk down the road to the crag.

Summary:

Arrampicata sportiva e Arrampicata trad

Lat / Long: 49.342665, -117.820628

descrizione

Small crag just off the edge of the road. Watch for traffic.

avvicinamento

Park at the small pullout on the southside of the road right across from the cliff.

Summary:

Tutti Arrampicata trad

Lat / Long: 49.351197, -117.791016

Summary:

Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata sportiva

Lat / Long: 49.344893, -117.805658

avvicinamento

Park at the pulloff on the south side of the road at (49.342749, -117.803771). Walk along the trail across the road into the boulder field and Cat Wall.

Summary:

Arrampicata sportiva e Arrampicata trad

Lat / Long: 49.344348, -117.801186

avvicinamento

Park at the pulloff on the south side of the road at (49.342749, -117.803771). Walk east along the road for about 100-150 m then walk off the road, up the hill to the crag.

Summary:

Arrampicata sportiva e Arrampicata trad

Lat / Long: 49.345767, -117.820627

Summary:

Tutti Bouldering

Lat / Long: 49.351076, -117.825914

sommario

Boulders of the North shore of arrow lake.

avvicinamento

Most of the boulders are found along Broadwater Rd on the north shore of Arrow Lake, just north of Castlegar.

avvicinamento

Park at the pulloff on the south side of the road at (49.342749, -117.803771). Take the trail across the road up to the boulder field.

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Lat / Long: 49.343295, -117.833511

Summary:

Tutti Arrampicata sportiva

Lat / Long: 49.323840, -117.609806

avvicinamento

From the north-east corner of the power station, follow the sand road up and right, then branch left below the power lines. After a few hundred meters look for a climbers' trail that goes through the woods, then scramble up the (loose) talus. The climb will most likely be to your right as you exit the talus. It starts up a rounded buttress.

note per la calata

There is a hiker's trail to the top -- keep left at each branch, and it will bring you out at the power station.

storia

Dog was rescued by climbers in the area in 2019. Follow link for the story, https://www.cbc.ca/radio/asithappens/as-it-happens-monday-edition-1.5089044/dog-missing-for-3-weeks-rescued-from-b-c-cliff-face-by-climbers-with-an-ikea-bag-1.5090675

Summary:

Per lo più Arrampicata sportiva

Lat / Long: 49.382316, -117.669948

descrizione

More info can be found here https://cubeclimbing.com/sites/default/files/pdf/Launch%20Wall%20-%20Pass%20Creek%20Bluffs.pdf

avvicinamento

Day parking is ONLY at the pass creek Hall (1989 Pass Creek Road Castlegar) Do not park on Pass Creek Road or any other roads.

From there, walk south along Pass Creek Road toward Castlegar for a few minutes until a trail ducks left and into the forest directly beside a 40km/h sign. Follow this trail uphill for 15 minutes until you reach the base of the crag.

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Access was granted in Spring 2019 to cross the property to access the bluffs, which are on crown land. This is a privilege that can be revoked at any time if we give reason. The biggest threats to access are Noise, Parking, Dogs, Garbage, Liability and Fire risk.

The following common-sense rules apply:

No climbing/bouldering until on crown land
Park only in designated parking area (Pass creek hall)
Don’t camp up there (Forest fire prevention)
Don’t bring your dog (Landowner has roaming dogs that love people, but not other dogs)
Smile and wave at locals, most are stoked to have a hiking trail in their neighborhood
This is a developing crag (red/pink ribbons indicate closed projects)

As a developing crag, there are ropes hanging, and equipment stashed. Please do not remove.

These are new routes: loose rock, untested hardware, ongoing development, runout sections and many other factors will require that you rely on your own skills and a heightened sense of safety at this crag. Climb at your own risk. If in any doubt, hire a guide.

Summary:

Tutti Arrampicata sportiva

Summary:

Arrampicata sportiva e Arrampicata trad

Lat / Long: 49.233923, -117.648875

avvicinamento

Park at the Mel Deanna Hiking area just off Hwy 3 (Between Castlegar and Salmo) (49.24841, -117.63764).

Follow the trail south, going right at the first split (at the shelter). Just past a large boulder (on the right side of the trail) head right onto a side trial marked with cairns. Continue on this trail to the top of the cliff then head right to find a rebar ladder to access the bottom of the cliff.

Summary:

Per lo più Arrampicata sportiva

Lat / Long: 49.327370, -117.639123

descrizione

Family-friendly wall with grades from 5.7 to 5.10b. With panoramic views of Castlegar and fun 30m routes, you may ask your belayer to let you take it in before coming back down.

avvicinamento

On Terrace Road, park about 300m up along the wide shoulder. There is an obvious path across the road up the grassy slope. The trail takes you up to a plateau where you'll cross a long ditch where a gas line runs. There is a path that continues on the other side. The path becomes steep again as it cuts through thick brush. Once through you should find yourself at a grassy bench with the Grad wall in front of you.

storia

Developed by David Lussier in 2019 as part of a new routing clinic through the Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers.

Castlegar Guide

Table of contents

1. Castlegar 334 routes in Region

1.1. Waterline Walls 70 routes in Crag

1.1.1. Raven Wall 30 routes in Cliff

1.1.2. The CBC Wall 8 routes in Cliff

1.1.3. Big Boulder 8 routes in Cliff

1.1.4. Valhalla Wall 6 routes in Cliff

1.1.5. The Corners 11 routes in Cliff

1.1.6. Nurses Wall 6 routes in Cliff

1.2. Kinnaird Bluffs 95 routes in Crag

1.2.1. Yellow Sling Wall 13 routes in Cliff

1.2.2. The Open Book Wall 13 routes in Cliff

1.2.3. Transgression Wall 5 routes in Cliff

1.2.4. Sunshine Wall 4 routes in Cliff

1.2.5. Squeeze Chimney Wall 11 routes in Cliff

1.2.6. Polished Wall 13 routes in Cliff

1.2.7. Whirlwind Wall 10 routes in Cliff

1.2.8. Hail Mary Wall 16 routes in Cliff

1.2.9. Red Rocks Wall 5 routes in Cliff

1.2.10. Hail Mary North Wall 5 routes in Cliff

1.3. Lions Head 24 routes in Crag

1.3.1. Lion's Head Wall 12 routes in Crag

1.3.2. Pub Wall 12 routes in Cliff

1.4. Arrow Lakes 92 routes in Area

1.4.1. Tulip Falls 14 routes in Crag

1.4.2. Raspberry Wall 3 routes in Crag

1.4.3. Ovis & Odocoileous Walls 8 routes in Crag

1.4.4. RFW Wall 5 routes in Crag

1.4.5. Waterfall Walls 16 routes in Crag

1.4.6. Zebra Rock 5 routes in Cliff

1.4.7. Wapiti Wall 13 routes in Crag

1.4.8. Big Horn Wall 2 routes in Area

1.4.9. Cat Wall 15 routes in Crag

1.4.10. Roadside Wall 8 routes in Crag

1.4.11. KeTaMux 3 routes in Crag

1.5. Arrow Lakes Boulders 8 routes in Area

1.5.1. Keenlyside Boulders 0 routes in Field

1.5.2. Fantasyland 0 routes in Field

1.5.3. The Range 0 routes in Field

1.5.4. Ponderosa / Fukishima Boulders 0 routes in Field

1.5.5. Cat Boulders 0 routes in Field

1.5.6. Predator Ridge 0 routes in Field

1.5.7. Washout Boulders 0 routes in Field

1.5.8. Beachside Boulders 8 routes in Field

1.5.9. Syringa Boulders 0 routes in Field

1.6. Brilliant Bluffs 1 route in Cliff

1.7. Pass Creek 29 routes in Area

1.7.1. The Loft 4 routes in Crag

1.8. Champion Crag 6 routes in Crag

1.9. Grad Wall 9 routes in Crag