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Table of contents
- 1.
West Kootenays
755 in Crag
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1.1.
Nelson 206 in Area
- 1.1.1. Pulpit Rock 6 in Cliff
- 1.1.2. Golf Ball Crag / Squatter's Bluff 21 in Crag
- 1.1.3. Kootenay Crag 25 in Crag
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1.1.4.
CIC Slabs 71 in Crag
- 1.1.4.1. Thunder Dome 18 in Crag
- 1.1.4.2. Ravens' Crag 9 in Crag
- 1.1.5. Grohman Narrows 10 in Crag
- 1.1.6. Whitewater Rock 6 in Crag
- 1.1.7. Hall Siding 14 in Crag
- 1.1.8. Lakeside 11 in Crag
- 1.1.9. Ymir Swimming Hole 22 in Crag
- 1.1.10. Gotham City 13 in Crag
- 1.1.11. Riverside Crag 7 in Crag
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1.2.
Castlegar 334 in Region
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1.2.1.
Waterline Walls 70 in Crag
- 1.2.1.1. Raven Wall 30 in Cliff
- 1.2.1.2. The CBC Wall 8 in Cliff
- 1.2.1.3. Big Boulder 8 in Cliff
- 1.2.1.4. Valhalla Wall 6 in Cliff
- 1.2.1.5. The Corners 11 in Cliff
- 1.2.1.6. Nurses Wall 6 in Cliff
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1.2.2.
Kinnaird Bluffs 95 in Crag
- 1.2.2.1. Yellow Sling Wall 13 in Cliff
- 1.2.2.2. The Open Book Wall 13 in Cliff
- 1.2.2.3. Transgression Wall 5 in Cliff
- 1.2.2.4. Sunshine Wall 4 in Cliff
- 1.2.2.5. Squeeze Chimney Wall 11 in Cliff
- 1.2.2.6. Polished Wall 13 in Cliff
- 1.2.2.7. Whirlwind Wall 10 in Cliff
- 1.2.2.8. Hail Mary Wall 16 in Cliff
- 1.2.2.9. Red Rocks Wall 5 in Cliff
- 1.2.2.10. Hail Mary North Wall 5 in Cliff
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1.2.3.
Lions Head 24 in Crag
- 1.2.3.1. Lion's Head Wall 12 in Crag
- 1.2.3.2. Pub Wall 12 in Cliff
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1.2.4.
Arrow Lakes 92 in Area
- 1.2.4.1. Tulip Falls 14 in Crag
- 1.2.4.2. Raspberry Wall / Hydro Wall 3 in Crag
- 1.2.4.3. Ovis & Odocoileous Walls 8 in Crag
- 1.2.4.4. RFW Wall 5 in Crag
- 1.2.4.5. Waterfall Walls 16 in Crag
- 1.2.4.6. Zebra Rock 5 in Cliff
- 1.2.4.7. Wapiti Wall 13 in Crag
- 1.2.4.8. Big Horn Wall 2 in Area
- 1.2.4.9. Cat Wall 15 in Crag
- 1.2.4.10. Roadside Wall 8 in Crag
- 1.2.4.11. KeTaMux 3 in Crag
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1.2.5.
Arrow Lakes Boulders 8 in Area
- 1.2.5.1. Keenlyside Boulders 0 in Field
- 1.2.5.2. Fantasyland 0 in Field
- 1.2.5.3. The Range 0 in Field
- 1.2.5.4. Ponderosa / Fukishima Boulders 0 in Field
- 1.2.5.5. Cat Boulders 0 in Field
- 1.2.5.6. Predator Ridge 0 in Field
- 1.2.5.7. Washout Boulders 0 in Field
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1.2.5.8.
Beachside Boulders 8 in Field
- 1.2.5.8.1. Corridor Boulders 2 in Area
- 1.2.5.8.2. Low Tide Boulders 4 in Area
- 1.2.5.8.3. Single Malt 2 in Area
- 1.2.5.9. Syringa Boulders 0 in Field
- 1.2.6. Brilliant Bluffs 1 in Cliff
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1.2.7.
Pass Creek 29 in Area
- 1.2.7.1. The Loft 4 in Crag
- 1.2.8. Champion Crag 6 in Crag
- 1.2.9. Grad Wall 9 in Crag
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1.2.1.
Waterline Walls 70 in Crag
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1.3.
Valhalla Provincial Park 13 in Area
- 1.3.1. Mt Gimli 4 in Cliff
- 1.3.2. Niselheim 7 in Cliff
- 1.3.3. Drinnan Pass 2 in Crag
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1.4.
Slocan Valley 153 in Area
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1.4.1.
Slocan Bluffs 94 in Crag
- 1.4.1.1. Roadside 36 in Cliff
- 1.4.1.2. Slocan middle 10 in Cliff
- 1.4.1.3. Olympics wall 3 in Cliff
- 1.4.1.4. Pyramid Rock 8 in Cliff
- 1.4.1.5. Mr. Winkle's Hideout 10 in Cliff
- 1.4.1.6. Tunnel walls 7 in Cliff
- 1.4.1.7. Slocan upper 20 in Crag
- 1.4.2. Cougar Creek 22 in Crag
- 1.4.3. Koch Creek 19 in Crag
- 1.4.4. Helheim 16 in Crag
- 1.4.5. Boulder Creek 2 in Crag
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1.4.1.
Slocan Bluffs 94 in Crag
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1.5.
Woodbury / Woodbury bluffs 27 in Crag
- 1.5.1. Goat wall 0 in Unknown
- 1.5.2. Yellow wall 0 in Unknown
- 1.6. Better Than Nothing 22 in Crag
- 1.7. The Cube 0 in Gym
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1.1.
Nelson 206 in Area
- 2. Index by grade
1. West Kootenays 755 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Arrampicata sportiva, Arrampicata trad e altri stili
Lat / Long: 49.579877, -117.474261
descrizione
This area includes climbs in the whole West Kootenays, including: Nelson, Castlegar, Slocan Valley, Woodbury, Valhalla Provincial Park, and the surrounding areas.
The most common guidebook for the area is West Kooteney Rock Guide by Aaron Kristiansen and Vince Hempsall, which is available at many retailers in the area such as: Valhalla Pure, Powderhound, ROAM, Snowpack, Castlegar Chamber of Commerce, Nelson Chamber of Commerce, and MEC (instore or online). There have been updates since the original publishing which are available at http://www.wonowmedia.com/category/rock-guide-updates/
Guidebook for bouldering is West Kootenay Bouldering by Allen Rollin. Also available at local retailers such as Valhalla Pure. Updates are available at https://westkootenaybouldering.ca/
dove alloggiare
Nelson is the biggest town in the area and is likely your best bet for central accommodations. Camping is also available throughout the region.
etica
Be mindful of wildlife, especially in more remote areas.
1.1. Nelson 206 routes in Area
- Summary:
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Arrampicata sportiva, Arrampicata trad e altri stili
Lat / Long: 49.403446, -117.235443
1.1.1. Pulpit Rock 6 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Tutti Arrampicata sportiva
Lat / Long: 49.501365, -117.310809
descrizione
Pulpit Rock is an iconic feature in Nelson, British Columbia, and also the most popular hike in the city. Dozens of people a day tackle the three-kilometre trail to the lookout at the top of the bluff to enjoy one of the best views around. However, a lot of people don’t know there are rock climbing routes up the face of Pulpit.
http://www.wonowmedia.com/rock-guide-updates-for-pulpit-rock-in-nelson-bc/
avvicinamento
Park at trail head parking lot for the pulpit rock hike, short drive from Nelson. Follow the regular pulpit rock trail for 25mins until your first good view of the formation. Then take the rain climber trail off to the west of the next switch back. Follow cairns through small boulder fields, contouring around the bottom of the cliff.
note per la calata
Climb to the top and walk out via the regular pulpit rock hiking trail. Heavily trafficked. Or otherwise rappel down.
storia
“The Date” was the first to be developed there in 2008 and is so named because the first ascensionist, David Lussier, thought it was a great, casual outing for Nelson couples. It’s a three-pitch 5.10a that is described on page 89 of the West Kootenay Rock Guide. Seven years later Nelson local Vince Hempsall developed another three-pitch route on Pulpit to celebrate the engagement to his wife, thus the name “The Engagement.” Dave and Vince then joined forces in 2016 to create “The Fling,” a two-pitch route that requires you to fling your body around an arête to gain a crack system near the mid-point of the second pitch. And last year, Vince again returned to project the show-stopper slab half way up the Pulpit face. Many people have top-roped that section of smooth granite but it didn’t go free until the key hold was unlocked: a mono on a crystal that looks like a diamond poking out of the granite slab. Naturally, the name of the route had to be “The Diamond.” Finally, this year visiting Australian Bokkie Hairsine and Nelson local Craig Stowell set to work to scrub a line on the other side of the gully. The result is the aptly named “Four On The Side” and, for good measure, Bokkie put a new pitch up beside the “The Fling.” Below are descriptions of the routes that have been developed on Pulpit Rock since the establishment of “The Date” in 2008. For full access details, see page 89 in the West Kootenay Rock Guide. http://www.wonowmedia.com/rock-guide-updates-for-pulpit-rock-in-nelson-bc/
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 |
★★ The Date
Pitch 1 25m 5.7 - Start from built platform, tracking up and right. Short traverse right where the bolts split. Left leads into The Engagement 5.10b. Pitch 2 25m 5.6 - right into gully and puppy dodgy looking wooden ladder. Up blocky gully o to arete. Left is a 5.10a variation, right for 5.6 with mossy holds. Pitch 3 26m 5.10a - start left and then back right and straight up to small roof. Easy climbing other than the roof which gives it its grade. | 5.10a | 76m, 3 | |||
2 |
★ The Engagement
Same start as The Date sharing 1st four bolts. Then left most route the whole way up. P1 26m 5.10b P2 22m 5.10b P3 26m 5.10b | 5.10b | 74m, 3 | |||
3 |
★ The Fling
Starting to the right of The Date/Engagement. P1 22m 5.9, shares chains with The Date P2 20m 5.11a, shares chains with The Date and the Diamond P3 finish with P3 of The Date or The Engagement | 5.11a | 70m, 3 | |||
4 |
★ The Diamond
P1 The Date, The Fling P2 start to the right of the second pitch of the fling, on steep slab. P3 finish with third pitch of The Date or The Engagement | 5.12a | 75m, 3 | |||
5 |
We Met On Vernon St
Alternate first pitch to 'The Date', The Fling', or ' The Diamond'. Starts 5m right of 'The Fling'. FA: Bokkie Hairsine, 2018 | 5.10a | ||||
6 |
Four On The Side
Climbs up the right side of the gully, opposite the other climbs. FA: Bokkie Hairsine & Craig Stowell, 2018 | 5.10c | 110m, 4 |
1.1.2. Golf Ball Crag / Squatter's Bluff 21 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Arrampicata sportiva, Arrampicata trad e Con corda dall'alto
Lat / Long: 49.486495, -117.305493
sommario
Smaller crag just west of downtown Nelson with a short approach. There is also a tent city in the area.
limitazioni per l'accesso
Short approach, but there is a tent city in the area.
avvicinamento
Park on the northside of Government Road (49.48676, -117.30550), about 500 m west of Railway St.
Lower and Upper Golf Ball Crag should be just East of the parking area.
Squatter's Bluff is just West of the parking area, take the trail into the trees on the South side of the road and walk up and right until you see the wall (about 2 minutes).
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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Lower Golf BallRight on the road just east of the parking area. There is a east and north face. | ||||||||
2 |
Saline
FA: Shaun King, 2009 | 5.10c | ||||||
3 |
Kiss
FA: Shaun King, 2009 | 5.11a | ||||||
4 |
Katie
FA: Shaun King, 2009 | 5.7 | ||||||
5 |
Cow Bells in the Trees
FA: S. Grady, M. Patterson, Z. McCormack & S. Hale, 1990 | 5.10c | ||||||
6 |
El Cracko
FA: S. Grady, M. Patterson, Z. McCormack & S. Hale, 1990 | 5.8 | ||||||
7 |
Rusty Bucket
FA: S. Grady, M. Patterson, Z. McCormack & S. Hale, 1990 | 5.11a | ||||||
8 |
Silver Fish
FA: S. Grady, M. Patterson, Z. McCormack & S. Hale, 1990 | 5.10a | ||||||
Upper Golf BallJust east and uphill from Lower Golf Ball | ||||||||
10 |
Barb Wire
FA: S. Grady, M. Patterson, Z. McCormack & S. Hale, 1990 | 5.9 | ||||||
11 |
Eazy as Hell
FA: S. Grady, M. Patterson, Z. McCormack & S. Hale, 1990 | 5.7 | ||||||
12 |
Ssiti
FA: S. Grady, M. Patterson, Z. McCormack & S. Hale, 1990 | 5.10c | ||||||
13 |
Smith Crack
FA: S. Grady, M. Patterson, Z. McCormack & S. Hale, 1990 | 5.10a | ||||||
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Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
Squatter's Bluffabout 2 minutes west from Lower Golf Ball, follow the trail uphill into the trees. | ||||||||
15 |
★ The Cops Know All the Places
FA: Shaun King, 2009 | 5.7 | 3 | |||||
16 |
★ Squatter's Rights
FA: Shaun King, 2009 | 5.9 | 3 | |||||
17 |
Why Pay to Camp in Nelson?
FA: Shaun King, 2009 | 5.10b | 4 | |||||
18 |
Spare Change
FA: S Tasker & L Neufeld-Cumming, 2010 | 5.12b | 4 | |||||
19 |
Group Squat
FA: David Lussier, 2009 | 5.11a | 4 | |||||
20 |
Group Squat (Variation)
FA: David Lussier, 2009 | 5.10b | 4 | |||||
21 |
★ Diddley Squat
FA: David Lussier, 2009 | 5.10a | 4 | |||||
22 |
★ Kootenay Jr Open Girls Doubles
FA: Shaun King, 2009 | 5.10a | 4 | |||||
23 |
BLM (The Brother Land..Man)
FA: Shaun King, 2009 | 5.8 | 3 | |||||
24 |
The Littlest Hobo
FA: Shaun King, 2009 | 5.7 |
1.1.3. Kootenay Crag 25 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Arrampicata sportiva e Arrampicata trad
Lat / Long: 49.539652, -117.242336
descrizione
A hand drawn topo can be found here https://www.summitpost.org/view_object.php?object_id=366839&confirm_post=12
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 |
At Least It Goes To The Top
FA: D Mack & T Thurston, 1997 | 5.10b | 3 | |||
2 |
Czechmate
mixed Shares anchor with 'Local Motive'. FA: M Hladik, 1993 | 5.11b/c | ||||
3 |
Local Motive
Shares anchor with 'Czechmate'. FA: B Cusack, 1993 | 5.11a | ||||
4 |
★ Banana Split
FA: S Grady, 1998 | 5.10b/c | ||||
5 |
Banana Peel
FA: S Grady, 1998 | 5.10b | ||||
6 |
★★★ Elegantly Wasted
FA: A Jones, M Hladik & T Jones, 1998 | 5.11d | ||||
7 |
Mud On Your Soccer Field
FA: M Hladik, 2000 | 5.11b | ||||
8 |
Nelson Ale
FA: M Hladik & and friends | 5.12d | ||||
9 |
Guns of Normandy
Tracciata: Rik Logtenberg & Jesse Redden | |||||
10 |
Fine Print
Start as per 'Skinny Dip' then veer left FA: David Lussier, 2010 | 5.11c | ||||
11 |
Tree Top Arête
Continue above 'Fine Print'. FA: David Lussier, 2010 | 5.11c | ||||
12 |
Skinny Dip
mixed FA: A Jones & T Jones, 1994 | 5.11c | ||||
13 |
Hemp Seed Protein
FA: M Hladik & A Jones, 1994 | 5.12b | ||||
14 |
A Delicate Push
FA: L Neufeld-Cumming, 2009 | 5.13a/b | ||||
15 |
project
Tracciata: Marcus Norman & David Lussier | |||||
16 |
Crowbar Direct
mixed FA: M Hladik & A Jones, 1993 | 5.10d | ||||
17 |
Crowbar
All trad version of 'Crowbar Direct' which starts just to the right. FA: B Cusack, 1992 | 5.10d | ||||
18 |
Vanilla sky
FA: Tosh Sherkat, 2020 | 5.13d | ||||
19 |
Trainspotting
FA: A Jones, J Jones & T Jones, 1997 | 5.11d | ||||
20 |
Trainspotting Plus
An longer variation of 'Trainspotting' FA: Jesse Redden & Rik Logtenberg, 2003 | 5.12a | ||||
21 |
Venus
FA: A Jones & M Hladik, 1994 | 5.12b | ||||
22 | Unknown | 5.12 | ||||
23 |
Emerged
FA: D Bristow, 2002 | 5.12d | ||||
24 |
Just Do It
FA: M Hladik, D Lutz & A Jones, 1994 | 5.9 | ||||
25 |
Head Game
FA: B Cusack, 1993 | 5.11d |
1.1.4. CIC Slabs 71 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Arrampicata sportiva, Arrampicata trad e altri stili
Lat / Long: 49.509200, -117.259044
avvicinamento
Go to the east end of Elwyn St and turn right. Park at the clearing (49.504463, -117.265008). Follow the road (not the rail trail) to the east, the climbers trail will be on the right.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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Road Side Slab | ||||||||
4 |
Cave, Spike, Maple, Bulge
FA: M Curran, T Braumandl & P Dykstra, 1997 | 5.10a | ||||||
5 |
Queen Street
mixed Variation of 'Young Street', goes left about half way then back to the anchors. | |||||||
6 |
Young Street
mixed FA: P Corbett, B Pritchard & T Shaman, 1990 | 5.10b | ||||||
7 |
Baker Street
mixed FA: M Curran, T Braumandl & M Braumandl, 1997 | 5.9 | ||||||
8 |
Planet of Sound
FA: D Mack & D Marcoux, 1992 | 5.10b | ||||||
Frogs Wall | ||||||||
10 |
Diamonds in the Rough
FA: P Corbett & B Pritchard, 1992 | 5.9 | 3 | |||||
11 |
Truth or Beauty
mixed FA: M Curran, T Braumall & P Jordan, 1998 | 5.7 | ||||||
12 |
Yellow Pine Buttress
mixed FA: M Curran & T Braumandl, 1999 | 5.9 | ||||||
13 |
The Girdle
Start on 'Yellow Pine Buttress', cross to 'Fear of Flying', then finish on the anchors of 'Crystal Blue Persuasion'. FA: Mike Curran & H Mutch, 2010 | 5.8 | ||||||
14 |
Project2
Between 'Yellow Pine Buttress' and 'Fear of Flying'. Tracciata: Mike Curran | 5.11 | ||||||
15 |
Fear of Flying
mixed FA: M Curran & D Bristow, 2000 | 5.10b | ||||||
16 |
Flaked Out
FA: David Lussier & S Tasker, 2006 | 5.11d | ||||||
17 |
Power Bars
mixed FA: A Jones & D Mack, 1992 | 5.11b | ||||||
18 |
Dances with Frogs
mixed FA: D Mack & A Jones, 1992 | 5.10b | ||||||
19 |
Silverfish Libido
A cam can be used to protect the runout at the top. FA: Mike Curran, 1999 | 5.11c | ||||||
20 | Silverfish Libido Direct | 5.11c | ||||||
21 |
Crystal Blue Persuasion
mixed FA: M Curran, 1998 | 5.8 | ||||||
22 |
That's Entertainment
mixed FA: D Mack, P Corbett & T Shaman, 1992 | 5.9 | ||||||
23 |
All Cracked Up
Continues after "That's Entertainment". FA: Mike Curran, S Curran & T Braumandl, 1996 | 5.7 | ||||||
24 |
Zoro
FA: Mike Curran, S Curran & J Krebbs, 1996 | 5.6 | ||||||
Machine Nut Wall | ||||||||
26 |
Edge of Addiction
FA: P Corbett, B Pritchard & D Mack, 1992 | 5.10a | ||||||
27 |
Twisted Stalk
FA: D Mack & P Corbett, 1992 | 5.11a | ||||||
28 |
Machine Nut Crack
mixed | 5.10b | ||||||
29 |
Sunset Boulevard
FA: P Corbett, B Pritchard & D Mack, 1992 | 5.10a | 3 | |||||
30 |
Nut Crack Machine
FA: Shaun King, 2012 | 5.10a | ||||||
31 |
Project
Tracciata: Shaun King | |||||||
The Shaded Wall | ||||||||
33 |
No Bolts
FA: D Mack, 1992 | 5.7 | ||||||
34 |
Crystallography
FA: P Corbett & D Mack, 1991 | 5.10b | ||||||
35 |
Stick To The Ribs
mixed FA: M Curran & T Braumandl, 1997 | 5.10a | ||||||
36 |
Swingline
mixed FA: P Corbett & D Mack, 1991 | 5.8 | ||||||
37 |
Igenious Petrology
mixed Erroneously named An Ingenious Petrology in WKRG guidebook. | 5.10c | ||||||
38 |
Mirror Image
FA: D Mack & K Tucker, 1992 | 5.8 | ||||||
Green Garden WallThese routes are on the mossy wall on the way to Shaded Wall. | ||||||||
40 |
Sunday Afternoon Sport
mixed FA: Mike Curran, 1998 | 5.10b | ||||||
41 |
Switchback
FA: D Mack & P Corbett, 1991 | 5.6 | ||||||
42 |
No Switch Required
FA: Mike Curran, S Curran, B Curran & T Braumandl, 1996 | 5.6 | ||||||
43 |
Bolting in the Dark, Waiting for the Sun
mixed FA: Mike Curran & T Braumandl, 1996 | 5.8 | ||||||
44 |
Shrinking Ball Disease
mixed FA: D Mack & P Corbett, 1991 | 5.10a | ||||||
45 |
Magical Mystery Tour
mixed FA: Mike Curran, 1997 | 5.7 | ||||||
Sunnyside | ||||||||
47 |
Short Circuit
FA: M Curran, 1998 | 5.8 | ||||||
48 |
Training Circuit
FA: M Curran, 1998 | 5.7 | 3 | |||||
49 |
Déjà Vu
FA: M Curran, 1998 | 5.7 | ||||||
The Anthill | ||||||||
51 |
Ants On A Log
FA: Y Troutet, 2014 | 5.2 | ||||||
52 |
Serpent
FA: Y Troutet, 2014 | 5.8 | ||||||
53 |
Buddha Belly Button
FA: Y Troutet, 2014 | 5.7 |
1.1.4.1. Thunder Dome 18 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Per lo più Arrampicata sportiva
Lat / Long: 49.509095, -117.259779
descrizione
More info can be found here https://cubeclimbing.com/sites/default/files/pdf/Thunder%20Dome%20climb%20descriptions.pdf
avvicinamento
From parking for 'CIC Slabs':
Hike approximately 4 minutes on Svoboda Rd to the top of the first hill. Look for a blue ribbon on the right 3m past the bottom of “Hippy Killer” mountain bike trail. Hike approx. 3 minutes up bike trail and turn left at a cedar tree with another blue ribbon and follow an access route linking old game and human paths. Hike approx. 5 minutes to Thunder Dome.
etica
The first ascensionists used no chalk and request others to refrain as well.
storia
First ascents were made in Summer 2015 by the Tres Jubilados (three retirees): Larry Bickerton, Mike Curran, and Hamish Mutch.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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Fraggle Rock | ||||||||
2 | The Count | 5.6 | 3 | |||||
3 |
Bert
Shares bolts with 'Ernie' staying left of the bolts. | 5.6 | 6 | |||||
4 |
Ernie
Shares bolts with 'Bert' staying right of the bolts. | 5.6 | 6 | |||||
5 |
Sesame Street
Grey bolts | 5.6 | 6 | |||||
6 |
Magic Carpet
Blue bolts | 5.5 | 6 | |||||
7 |
Aladdin's Grotto
Variety of alternate starts to 'Magic Carpet'. Some bolted, some take gear. | 5.5 | 1 | |||||
Jubilados Slab | ||||||||
9 |
Vagabondo
4 yellow bolts then uses a bolt on each of the next 3 climbs. Shares anchor with 'Rojo'. | 5.6 | 7 | |||||
10 | Lighter Shade of Grey | 5.5 | 7 | |||||
11 | Azul | 5.6 | 7 | |||||
12 |
Triple Scoop
Black Bolts, shares anchor with 'Azul'. | 5.6 | 7 | |||||
13 |
Rojo
Red Bolts, shares anchor with 'Vagabondo'. Stay left of the first 4 bolts. | 5.7 | 7 | |||||
14 |
No Más
Uses first 4 bolts of 'Rojo' (stay right of the bolts), then follow grey bolts to the top. | 5.7 | 7 | |||||
Thunder Dome | ||||||||
16 |
Visionary
| 5.8 | 46m, 2 | |||||
17 |
Enlighted Visionary Traverse
Traverse between 'Visionary' and 'Enlightenment'. | 5.8 | 2 | |||||
18 |
Enlightenment
| 5.8 | 48m, 2 | |||||
19 | Passage | 5.7 | 20m, 5 | |||||
20 |
Secret Passage Variation
Climb between the bolts of 'Passage' and 'Rite of Passage' using the bolts which work best for your line. | 5.7 | 17m, 5 | |||||
21 | Rite of Passage | 5.7 | 17m, 5 |
1.1.4.2. Ravens' Crag 9 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Arrampicata sportiva, Con corda dall'alto e altri stili
Lat / Long: 49.509279, -117.258428
descrizione
avvicinamento
Hike to 'Thunder Dome' then continue up a steeper route another 3 minutes to Ravens Crag. The access route up and down to the various climbs is loose and requires care.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 |
Diedre Slab
mixed FA: P Jordan & Mike Curran, 1988 | 5.10b | ||||
2 |
Heatwave
FA: L Bickerton, Mike Curran & Hamish Mutch, 2015 | 5.8 | 3 | |||
3 |
Fed Coyote's Dolly
Variation of "Dead Coyote's Folly" FA: 2003 | 5.10 | ||||
4 |
Dead Coyote's Folly
FA: Mike Curran & T Braumandl, 1998 | 5.10 | ||||
5 |
Cold Finger Confusion
FA: Mike Curran & T Braumandl, 1998 | 5.10 | ||||
6 |
Cold Fingers
May be the same as 'Cold Finger Confusion'. FA: Mike Curran & Hamish Mutch, 2015 | 5.10b/c | 2 | |||
7 |
Beluga
FA: Mike Curran & Hamish Mutch, 2015 | 5.10b | 2 | |||
8 |
Tidal Wave
Alternate 2nd pitch starting part way up 'Windstorm' FA: Mike Curran & Hamish Mutch, 2015 | 5.7 | 5 | |||
9 |
Windstorm
FA: Mike Curran & Hamish Mutch, 2015 | 5.9 | 10 |
1.1.5. Grohman Narrows 10 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata sportiva
Lat / Long: 49.501595, -117.348462
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 |
Helplessly Hoping
mixed FA: S Senecal, 2015 | 5.10c | ||||
2 |
Flake Rattle and Hum
FA: B Wiatska & S Fagan, 1997 | 5.11b | 2 | |||
3 |
Got to Grow Man
mixed FA: M Hladik & B Wiatska, 1997 | 5.10c | 2 | |||
4 |
Let Your Freak Flag Fly
FA: K Caley & S Senecal, 2015 | 5.10a | ||||
5 |
Creep Crawler
Same start as 'Expose Yourself' but stay left to the ledge / alcove. FA: B Wiatska & S Fagan, 1997 | 5.8 | ||||
6 |
Expose Yourself
mixed | 5.11a | 2 | |||
7 |
project
Steep wall to the left of Great Kootenay Corner | |||||
8 |
Great Kootenay Corner
FA: M Hladik & B Wiatska, 1997 | 5.11a | 42m | |||
9 |
Jurassic Park
mixed FA: M Hladik & B Wiatska, 1997 | 5.10b | ||||
10 |
Escape Route
mixed FA: B Wiatska & S Fegan, 1997 | 5.8 |
1.1.6. Whitewater Rock 6 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Tutti Arrampicata trad
Lat / Long: 49.439271, -117.147703
sommario
Rock climbs above Whitewater Ski Resort.
descrizione
More info here http://summitmountainguides.com/blog/comments/whitewater_rock_climbs/
Alpine climbs on loose granite. Expect loose rock, dirt, and vegetation.
avvicinamento
Park in the Whitewater Ski Resort main parking lot. Motorized access (dirt bikes, quads, jeeps, etc.) is not permitted on the ski resort property.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 |
Starters
FA: David Lussier & J Croston, 2010 FA: David Lussier & J Furger, Set 2015 | 5.9 | 98m, 4 | |||
2 |
Baba’s Borscht
FA: David Lussier & J Furger, Set 2015 | 5.8 | 56m, 2 | |||
3 |
Spring Greens
FA: David Lussier & B Winter, 2011 | 5.9 | 30m | |||
4 |
House Salad
FA: J Furger & David Lussier, Set 2015 | 5.10a | 30m | |||
5 |
Dinner
FA: David Lussier & J Furger, Set 2015 | 5.9 | 55m, 2 | |||
6 |
Dessert
FA: David Lussier & J Furger, Set 2015 | 5.7 | 70m, 2 |
1.1.7. Hall Siding 14 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Per lo più Arrampicata sportiva
Lat / Long: 49.365088, -117.246912
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 |
★ Soft Shoulder
FA: B Cusack & E Ruttle, 1993 | 5.9 | ||||
2 |
Rubble Without a Pause
FA: B Cusack, E Ruttle, M Hladik, T Holsworth & C Hunting, 1993 | 5.10b | ||||
3 |
Kali Rolls a Fat Brown One
FA: D Bristow, 2000 | 5.12a | ||||
4 |
★★ Not Bad for a Fat Man
FA: B Cusack & E Ruttle, 1993 | 5.11a | ||||
5 |
Another Roadside Destraction
FA: B Cusack & E Ruttle, 1993 | 5.10c | 12 | |||
6 |
Czech It Out
FA: M Hladik & B Cusack, 1993 | 5.11b | ||||
7 |
Czech Mama Done Good
FA: M Hladik & J Ray, 2010 | 5.10d | ||||
8 |
Crime Scene
FA: B Cusack, E Ruttle & M Hladik, 1993 | 5.10b | ||||
9 |
Faja's Day
FA: M Hladik, B Hladik & J Ray, 2010 | 5.10c | ||||
10 |
★ You Crack Me Up
mixed FA: B Cusack, E Ruttle & M Hladik, 1993 | 5.8 | ||||
11 |
It Takes the Pro
mixed FA: M Hladik & R Logtenberg, 2004 | 5.7 | ||||
12 |
Army In Your Panties
FA: M Hladik, R Logtenberg & J Ray, 2004 | 5.10b | ||||
13 |
Wish Me Luck
FA: B Cusack & E Ruttle, 1993 | 5.10b | ||||
14 |
Diversions
FA: B Cusack & E Ruttle, 1993 | 5.10d |
1.1.8. Lakeside 11 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Per lo più Arrampicata sportiva
Lat / Long: 49.513761, -117.262721
descrizione
There may be hangers missing from some of the climbs, use caution.
avvicinamento
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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Ladder Wall | ||||||||
2 | Bindrium | 5.6 | ||||||
3 | Crescent Crack | 5.10b | ||||||
4 | Gravity Kills | 5.11a | ||||||
5 | Premature Evacuation | 5.11a/b | ||||||
6 |
Vinyl Baggage
FA: R Grady & K Brown, 1997 | 5.6 | ||||||
Main Wall | ||||||||
8 |
Don't Call Me If You Don't Like It
FA: R Grady & K Brown, 1997 | 5.8 | 1 | |||||
9 |
Don't Put Your Fingers There
FA: R Grady & K Brown, 1997 | 5.10d | ||||||
10 |
Magic Mushroom
FA: R Grady & K Brown, 1997 | 5.10a | ||||||
11 |
Jagged Edge
FA: R Grady & K Brown, 1997 | 5.8 | ||||||
12 | Bite Me | 5.10c | ||||||
Bealby Point WallAbout 200m east, down the road, from the rest of Lakeside. | ||||||||
14 |
City Limits
mixed | 5.10b | 2 |
1.1.9. Ymir Swimming Hole 22 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Arrampicata trad, Arrampicata aid e altri stili
Lat / Long: 49.267032, -117.206193
avvicinamento
Park at the pulloff on the left near the end of Forrister Rd in Ymir (49.35079, -117.7921). Then take the old rail trail south about 100m until you see the crag on the right.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lower Bluffs | ||||||||
2 |
A1 Meat
FA: David Lussier & H Calis, 1997 | A2 | ||||||
3 |
Debaiding Free
FA: David Lussier & H Calis, 1997 | 5.9 A2 | ||||||
4 |
Transmutation
Start as per 'El Cracko So Grande' then traverse left ending at the left side of the crag. FA: S Jeffery & C Joseph, 1999 | 5.10c | ||||||
5 |
El Cracko So Grande
mixed FA: David Lussier & H Calis, 1997 | 5.10b | 2 | |||||
6 |
El Slabo So Grande
mixed FA: S Jeffery & C Joseph, 1999 | 5.11c | ||||||
7 |
Outside Edge of the Universe
FA: H Calis & David Lussier, 1997 | 5.8 A1 | 2 | |||||
8 |
Granite Planet
mixed FA: C Joseph & S Jeffery, 1999 | 5.10c | ||||||
Upper Bluffs | ||||||||
10 |
Handsize Fantasy
FA: David Lussier, H Calis & T Dool, 1997 | 5.9 | ||||||
11 |
Unnamed
Tracciata: Shaun King | 5.10d | ||||||
12 |
I Lichen A Lot
FA: I McDonald, 2008 | 5.9 | ||||||
13 |
Y Am I Here?
FA: D Eagleston, 2014 | 5.9 | ||||||
14 |
Unnamed
FA: David Lussier, 1996 | 5.10b | ||||||
15 |
2 Minute Stretch
FA: T Holsworth & C Hunting | 5.7 | ||||||
16 |
Like a Virgin
20m right of '2 Minute Stretch'. FA: I McDonald, 2008 | 5.9 | ||||||
Southern Bluffs | ||||||||
18 |
Your Mutt Is Roaming / YMIR
FA: L Fodor, 2014 | 5.8 | ||||||
19 |
project
closed project | |||||||
20 |
project
closed project | |||||||
21 |
Flakey Direct
FA: D Tracz & Chris Whelan, 2014 | 5.8 | ||||||
22 |
Flakey
FA: D Tracz & Chris Whelan, 2014 | 5.10c | ||||||
23 |
Stomach Flu
FA: B Parsons & K Benrabha, 2014 | 5.9 | ||||||
24 |
Tino Likes It
Shares anchor with 'Stomach Flu'. FA: J Hammerich & M Oulette, 2015 | 5.10b | 2 | |||||
25 |
Fernando's Crystal
FA: David Lussier & F Loureiro, 2015 | 5.10a | 2 |
1.1.10. Gotham City 13 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Tutti Arrampicata sportiva
Lat / Long: 49.361509, -117.245977
descrizione
More info here http://www.wonowmedia.com/gotham-city-rock-guide-updates-2/
avvicinamento
Head south from Nelson on hwy 6 and find the pulloff on the east side of the road at (49.359359, -117.247844). Walk north following the power lines then look for the trail marked with flagging tape on the right which will lead to the crag. (About 5 mins from the car).
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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1 |
Holy Smokes Batman
FA: Shaun King, 2011 | 5.9 | ||||||
2 |
★ Boy Wonder
FA: Shaun King, 2011 | 5.10a | ||||||
3 |
★ Two Face
FA: Shaun King, 2011 | 5.10a | ||||||
4 |
Bat Girl
FA: Shaun King, 2011 | 5.10a | ||||||
5 |
★ Dick Grayson
FA: Shaun King, 2011 | 5.9 | ||||||
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Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
6 |
★ Alfred
FA: Shaun King, 2011 | 5.6 | ||||||
7 |
★ Bruce Wayne
FA: Shaun King, 2011 | 5.9 | ||||||
8 |
★★ The Joker
FA: Shaun King, 2011 | 5.10a | ||||||
9 |
Batman
FA: Shaun King, 2011 | 5.10c | ||||||
10 |
The Dark Knight
FA: Shaun King, 2011 | 5.10d | ||||||
11 |
★★ Catwoman
FA: Shaun King, 2011 | 5.10d | ||||||
12 |
The Riddler
FA: Shaun King, 2011 | 5.10b | ||||||
13 |
This Town Needs an Enema
FA: Shaun King, 2011 | 5.11a |
1.1.11. Riverside Crag 7 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Tutti Arrampicata sportiva
Lat / Long: 49.363052, -117.243234
descrizione
More details here http://www.wonowmedia.com/riverside-crag-rock-guide-updates/
avvicinamento
Take the Turnoff on the east side of Hwy 6 at (49.368794, -117.244162). Stay right at the next two forks on the dirt road then park at the grassy area at the end. Head east to pick up the trail to the old rail trail. Walk south down the rail trail where you should see the crag.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
★★ Grandad's Slab
FA: H Mutch, 2010 | 5.8 | ||||
2 |
Billy Jean
FA: Shaun King, 2010 | 5.10b | ||||
3 |
Father's Day
FA: Shaun King, 2010 | 5.10a | ||||
4 |
The Slant
FA: Shaun King, 2010 | 5.10b | ||||
5 |
Hebbie-Jeebies
FA: Bernie Wiatzka, 1997 | 5.10a | ||||
6 |
★★ Meat Hooks
FA: Bernie Wiatzka, 1997 | 5.10b | ||||
7 |
Orange Crush / Pornstars
FA: Bernie Wiatzka FFA: Vince Hempsall, 2015 | 5.12a |
1.2. Castlegar 334 routes in Region
- Summary:
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Arrampicata sportiva, Arrampicata trad e altri stili
Lat / Long: 49.322009, -117.711195
1.2.1. Waterline Walls 70 routes in Crag
- 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.
etica
Visit https://tawkroc.org/ for more info and to sign their waiver.
storia
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.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7 |
Metamorphosis
Located on a short wall before 'Raven Wall'. FA: Andrew Fitz-Earle & M Goodrich, 2013 | 5.12d | 4 |
1.2.1.1. Raven Wall 30 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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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.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Shady Lady
Located to the far left of Raven wall above Kathryn's Crack FA: C Chatten & H Mutch, 2010 | 5.10a | ||||
2 |
Lauryn's Line (direct finish)
FA: K Ridge & H Mutch, 2009 | 5.10a | 5 | |||
3 |
Lauryn's Line
FA: K Ridge & H Mutch, 2009 | 5.8 | 4 | |||
4 |
Kathryn Crack
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 1999 | 5.10b | ||||
5 |
Grana Padano
FA: S Senecal, 2017 | 5.11d | ||||
6 |
Nathan Law
FFA: N Neufeld-Cumming, 2010 FA: JT Croston & Aaron Kristiansen, 2010 | 5.12c | ||||
7 |
★★ Go for Gold
Start as per 'Nathan Law' and finish as per 'Scallywag'. One perma-draw now protects the crux clip. FA: C Shute & JT Croston, 2010 | 5.11a | ||||
8 |
Scallywag
Mixed FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2005 | 5.10b | ||||
9 |
★ Thunderbird
FA: H Mutch & K Ridge, 2007 | 5.10a | ||||
10 |
★★ Prenuptials
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, H Mutch & K Ridge, 2007 | 5.10a | ||||
11 |
★★★ Newly Weds
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2005 | 5.10b | ||||
12 |
The Tourist
Tracciata: Dave Sturpin, 2009 FFA: Jesse Brown, 2013 | 5.11d | ||||
13 |
★ Brads Corner
FA: M Hladik, 1994 | 5.9 | ||||
14 |
★★★ Lieutenant
FA: N Ives, 2007 | 5.10d | ||||
15 |
Black Bird / Rattle and Hum
Mixed FA: A Fitz-Earle & S Payne, 2008 | 5.12a | 27m, 7 | |||
16 |
Feather Quest
FA: Andrew Fitz-Earle, M Goodrich & S Payne, 2012 | 5.12a | 26m, 7 | |||
17 |
Angry Birds
FA: Andrew Fitz-Earle, M Goodrich & S Payne, 2012 | 5.12a | 24m, 8 | |||
18 |
Raving with the Raven
FA: M Hladik & J Ray, 2011 | 5.12a | ||||
19 |
★★★ Super Grover
FA: Aaron Kristiansen & M Senyk, 2006 | 5.11b | ||||
20 |
Harajuku Girls
Mixed FA: Aaron Kristiansen & S Wedel, 2007 | 5.11b | ||||
21 |
Gobi Girls
Start as per 'Harajuku Girls' then finish on 'Gobi Desert'. FA: Aaron Kristiansen & H Mutch, 2007 | 5.11b | ||||
22 |
Gobi Desert
FA: H Mutch & D Brown, 2007 | 5.10b | ||||
23 |
★ Silk Road
FA: H Mutch & D Brown, 2007 | 5.8 | ||||
24 |
★★★ Golden Triangle
FA: H Mutch & K Ridge, 2007 | 5.10a | ||||
25 |
Forbidden City
FA: H Mutch, D Brown & K Ridge, 2007 | 5.10a | ||||
26 |
Shark's Fin Soup
FA: D Jack & H Mutch, 2007 | 5.11a | ||||
27 |
★★ Smells Like Pine
Climb the right-facing corner and ramp near the right-end of the cliff. FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2006 | 5.7 | 18m | |||
28 |
Tastes Like Saffron
Starts below a right-pointing finger about 15m up. Climb the jagged edge and slabs, angling left to the anchor shared wit "Smells Like Pine". FA: H Mutch, K Ridge & D Brown, 2007 | 5.7 | 18m, 4 | |||
29 |
★ Outer Mongolia
Short. Climbs past an obvious bulge at the 2nd bolt. Two rings for anchor. FA: H Mutch, K Ridge & D Brown, 2007 | 5.10a | 10m, 3 | |||
30 |
★ Lhasa Steppes
Starts on the far far right of the wall, past where the trail doubles-back northwards to reach the top of the cliff. Climbs ledges past three bolts to the anchors. FA: H Mutch & D Jack, 2007 | 5.7 | 10m, 3 |
1.2.1.2. The CBC Wall 8 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Arrampicata sportiva e Arrampicata trad
Lat / Long: 49.276595, -117.660594
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
All Points West
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2008 | 5.10c | ||||
2 |
Down Wind To Base
On short buttress above 'All Points West'. FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2009 | 5.10b | 5 | |||
3 |
Sad Goat
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2006 | 5.7 | ||||
4 |
Nostalgia
Crosses 'Sad Goat'. Easier variation of pitch 2 goes at 5.10a if you start 3m left of the anchors of pitch 1. FA: H Mutch & A Kristiansen, 2009 | 5.10d | 2 | |||
5 |
As It Happens
FA: N Ives, 2007 | 5.12b | ||||
6 |
Definitely Not the Opera
FA: Aaron Kristiansen & M Senyk, 2006 | 5.11a | ||||
7 |
Vinyl Tap
FA: N Ives & Aaron Kristiansen, 2007 | 5.11b | ||||
8 |
Vinyl Cafe
FA: N Ives, 2007 | 5.10a |
1.2.1.3. Big Boulder 8 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Per lo più Arrampicata sportiva
Lat / Long: 49.276087, -117.660457
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Breast Stroke 101
A very slaby climb which slowly traverses to V-20's anchor FA: D Jack, H Mutch & K Ridge, 2007 | 5.9 | ||||
2 |
★★ V-20
FA: H Mutch & K Ridge, 2007 | 5.10a | ||||
3 |
Anatomy & Physiology
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2007 | 5.10c/d | ||||
4 |
The Deep End
FA: N Ives, 2007 | 5.11c/d | ||||
5 |
Mansplaning
Located between Deep End and Deep Throat FA: S Senecal, 2018 | 5.12a | 24m, 10 | |||
6 |
★★★ Deep Throat
The obvious chimney. A fantastic route with built in air conditioning. FA: H Mutch, K Ridge & D Brown, 2007 | 5.9 | ||||
7 |
Deep Thought
FA: D Jack, K Greenley & H Mutch, 2008 | 5.9 | ||||
8 |
Air Farce
FA: H Mutch & Aaron Kristiansen, 2006 | 5.8 |
1.2.1.4. Valhalla Wall 6 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
-
Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata sportiva
Lat / Long: 49.275722, -117.660398
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Weezie's Borscht Hut
Mixed FA: Aaron Kristiansen, N Ives & H Mutch, 2007 | 5.10d | 2 | |||
2 |
Sons of Freedom
mixed Alternate 2nd pitch of "Weezie's Borscht Hut" FA: Aaron Kristiansen & N Ives, 2007 | 5.11d | ||||
3 |
No Dogs Allowed
FA: N Ives & M Vissers, 2007 | 5.12a | ||||
4 |
Draft Dodger
FA: N Ives & Aaron Kristiansen, 2007 | 5.11b/c | ||||
5 |
VPO
FA: N Ives, 2007 | 5.10d | 2 | |||
6 |
Feast or Famine
mixed Start as per 'Carnivore' FA: M Hladik & J Ray, 2010 | 5.12c |
1.2.1.5. The Corners 11 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata sportiva
Lat / Long: 49.275475, -117.660272
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Carnivore
FA: D Brown & H Mutch, 2008 | 5.10a | 2 | |||
2 | ★★★ The Big Corner | 5.10a | ||||
3 |
Savoury
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2007 | 5.9 | ||||
4 |
CJ Mac
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2007 | 5.11b | 2 | |||
5 |
Madly Off In All Directions
FA: Aaron Kristiansen & S Evens, 1999 | 5.10a | ||||
6 |
Vertical Drifter
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2007 | 5.10d | ||||
7 |
This Way
Shared anchor with 'Black Arrow' and "Pilot's Crack". | 5.7 | ||||
8 |
Triple Play
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2007 | 5.10d | ||||
9 |
★★ Black Magic
FA: K Greenley, D Jack & H Mutch, 2007 | 5.10a | ||||
10 |
Black Arrow
Shares an anchor with 'This Way' and "Pilot's Crack". | 5.6 | 27m | |||
11 |
★★★ Pilot's Crack
Shares an anchor with 'This Way' and 'Black Arrow'. FA: S Evens, 1999 | 5.8 | 17m |
1.2.1.6. Nurses Wall 6 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata sportiva
Lat / Long: 49.275386, -117.660039
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Flight School
FA: N Ives, 2007 | 5.11c | ||||
2 | ★★★ Nurses Crack | 5.10a | ||||
3 |
Self Awareness
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2006 | 5.9 | ||||
4 |
Med Error
mixed FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2007 | 5.11a | ||||
5 |
Nursery Rhyme
mixed FA: H Mutch & K Ridge, 2007 | 5.9 | ||||
6 |
★ Care Aid
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2007 | 5.8 | 21m |
1.2.2. Kinnaird Bluffs 95 routes in Crag
- 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.
1.2.2.1. Yellow Sling Wall 13 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata sportiva
Lat / Long: 49.266314, -117.662985
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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1 |
★★ Gentle Shist
Climb the flakes and edges to the top. As of summer 2020, the bolts looked rusty -- though hangers looked ok. FA: JM Savoie, 2004 | 5.9 | 25m | |||||
2 |
★★ Exfoliation
Start at the ledge. A bit of a choose-your-own-adventure to the top of the cliff. No obvious anchor -- but can traverse left at the end to the anchors for "Gentle Shist". | 5.4 | 25m | |||||
The first two routes (above) start from the wide ledge where "Broken Corner" and "Fine Line" finish. (It looks like a scramble up the gully would also reach the ledge.) | ||||||||
4 |
★★★ Broken Corner
Starts up a dihedral with a crack at the back, then transitions to a broken arete higher up. | 5.5 | 27m | |||||
5 | PWA | 5.6 | ||||||
6 |
Fine Line Direct
mixed FFA: B Steel, 1988 | 5.10c R | ||||||
7 |
★★★ Fine Line
Climb up the corner past two bolts, trending right until on top of a ledge, then back left again to a steep finish below the bolted anchor. WKRG gives this a grade of 5.7 -- that's a solidly old-school 5.7. Gear is not plentiful -- you want to be a confident leader at a couple grades above that to lead this one. | 5.8 | 27m, 2 | |||||
8 |
Abbey Road
mixed FA: G Lindsay | 5.10c R | ||||||
9 |
Extended Vacation
mixed FA: A Jones & T Lewis, 1989 | 5.11c | ||||||
10 |
Yellow Sling
FA: G. "Angel" Offermann & D Offermann, 1967 | 5.10b | ||||||
11 |
Glory Hole
FA: S Senecal, 2014 | 5.11c | 31m | |||||
12 |
Baker's Day
FA: J Brown, 2014 | 5.12+ | 31m | |||||
13 |
Impetus
mixed FA: Peter Croft | 5.11d | ||||||
14 |
Cobra
FA: A Jones, 1992 | 5.12d |
1.2.2.2. The Open Book Wall 13 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata sportiva
Lat / Long: 49.266986, -117.664151
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 |
Sting
Can be done in two pitches to avoid rope drag. FA: H Sawyer & B Sawyer, 2014 | 5.10a/b | 30m | |||
2 |
Rainman
FA: A Jones & T Jones, 1994 | 5.11c | ||||
3 |
Merlin
mixed FA: A Jones & T Jones, 1995 | 5.11a | ||||
4 |
Mossy Corner variation
variation climbs left face of upper corner. | 5.9 | ||||
5 | Mossy Corner | 5.8 | ||||
6 | LOU | 5.10a | ||||
7 | ★★★ Sunshine Crack | 5.8 | 30m | |||
8 |
Betal
FA: J Lin, 1993 | 5.10c | 30m | |||
9 |
Think Twice
FA: J Lin, 1993 | 5.12b | 30m | |||
10 |
Facial Expression
mixed FA: Bill Steele, 1988 | 5.10b | ||||
11 |
Daisy's Big Adventure
Shares anchor with 'Lightning Crack' FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2011 | 5.10c | ||||
12 |
Lightning Crack
shares anchor with "Daisy's Big Adventure" FA: D Bristow, 1989 | 5.11b R | ||||
13 |
Flying Boy Faces The Fire
FA: J Lin & B McLean, 1995 | 5.11a/b |
1.2.2.3. Transgression Wall 5 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Tutti Arrampicata trad
Lat / Long: 49.266678, -117.663671
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 | ★★ Pock Marks | 5.6 | ||||
2 | Layback Lane | |||||
3 | More Funky Than Monkey | 5.9 | ||||
4 | Unnamed | 5.10a | ||||
5 |
unnamed
Often climbed as a top rope. | 5.10c R |
1.2.2.4. Sunshine Wall 4 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Tutti Arrampicata trad
Lat / Long: 49.266972, -117.663284
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 | Unnamed | 5.9 | ||||
2 | Exfoliation Direct | 5.9 | ||||
3 | Exfoliation | 5.6 | ||||
4 | Unnamed | 5.8 |
1.2.2.5. Squeeze Chimney Wall 11 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Per lo più Arrampicata trad
Lat / Long: 49.266484, -117.663216
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 | Squeeze Chimney | 5.7 | ||||
2 |
Go Fish
mixed FA: N Ives, 2005 | 5.10d | ||||
3 | Frozen Fingers | 5.7 | ||||
4 |
Pickpockets
mixed Tracciata: Jason Lin FA: Aaron Jones & Eazy Engleman, 1993 | 5.10c | ||||
5 |
★★★ Orgasmatron / 2 Bolt Corner
FA: G Israelson & and friends, 1975 | 5.9 | ||||
6 |
Quondam Birch
mixed FA: G Lindsay | 5.9 | ||||
7 | Eightball | 5.11a | ||||
8 | ★★ Rattlesnake | 5.10c | ||||
9 |
Early Departure
mixed FA: M Hladik & D Bristow, 1992 | 5.12b | ||||
10 | Safety Dance | 5.12 | ||||
11 | The Chimney | 5.6 |
1.2.2.6. Polished Wall 13 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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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.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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1 |
Two Lip Delight
FA: K Robine & M Forestell, 2011 | 5.10a | ||||||
2 |
★★★ To Straddle or Not To Be
FA: K Robine & D Sterpin, 2011 | 5.10b | ||||||
3 |
Circumnavigation
mixed FA: K Robine & D Sterpin, 2011 | 5.10b | ||||||
4 |
Galina
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2011 | 5.11b | ||||||
5 |
★★ Reflections
Starts a few meters left of where the trail reaches the crag, in front of a birch tree.
Can rappel from top anchor all the way to the ground with a 70m rope. FA: S McGuiness, D Brown & H Mutch, 2011 | 5.8 | 35m, 2, 9 | |||||
6 |
★★ Via Escondida
FA: H Mutch & B Winter | 5.10b | 2, 9 | |||||
7 |
★ Lazy River
Start as per 'Racing the Rain' then goes left of 'Via Escondida' then back right to use the same anchor as 'Via Escondida'.
FA: S McGuiness, D Brown & H Mutch, 2011 | 5.8 | 2, 9 | |||||
8 |
Racing the Rain
FA: D Brown & S McGuinness, 2010 | 5.9 | 28m, 8 | |||||
9 |
★★ Shaun’s Pawn Shop
FA: D Brown & S McGuinness, 2010 | 5.8 | 28m, 8 | |||||
On upper section to the right of main wall. | ||||||||
11 |
★★★ (new sport route left of Reluctant Gardner)
Slab, then roof, then polished slab with crimpy goodness. Shares anchor with "Reluctant Gardner". Harder if short. | 5.10a | 20m | |||||
12 |
★★ Reluctant Gardner
Left leaning crack to a small roof, then up the groove above. Bolted anchor. FA: D Brown & S McGuinness, 2010 | 5.7 | 20m | |||||
13 |
★★ Muglugs Goes Climbing
Climb the black rock to slab above, using the right-side edge as needed. Shares anchor with "Son of a Birch". FA: D Brown & S McGuinness, 2010 | 5.7 | 18m, 5 | |||||
14 |
★ Son of a Birch
Start 3 m right of 'Muglugs Goes Climbing', and shares its anchor. Climb the broken corner/stacked blocks to a left-leaning groove. FA: Vince Hempsall, 2013 | 5.7 | 18m |
1.2.2.7. Whirlwind Wall 10 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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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.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 |
★ It’s a Breeze
FA: D Brown & S McGuinness, 2010 | 5.6 | 15m, 5 | |||
2 |
Get Shorty
Warning: Gear can be hard to place. FA: D Brown & S McGuinness, 2010 | 5.5 | 15m | |||
3 |
Seams Fun
Climb up the thin seam, then right and up past 2 bolts to finish over a roof. FA: D Brown & S McGuinness, 2010 | 5.8 | 22m, 2 | |||
4 |
★ Birthday Boy
FA: D Brown & S McGuinness, 2010 | 5.10c | 15m, 5 | |||
5 |
★★ Hung Out to Dry
FA: D Brown & S McGuinness, 2010 | 5.10b | 15m, 5 | |||
6 |
Frog Suicide Crack
The obvious left-leaning crack. Finishes with a leftward traverse. | 5.8 | 20m | |||
7 |
★★ Invisible Man
Climb the orange face left of "Invisible Crack", with which it shares anchors. FA: D Brown & S McGuinness, 2010 | 5.9 | 15m | |||
8 |
★★ Invisible Crack
Start up terraced slab to a left leaning crack. Shares anchor with "Invisible Man". FA: D Brown & S McGuinness, 2010 | 5.7 | 15m | |||
9 |
★ Black Corner
Climb the black corner. FA: D Brown & S McGuinness, 2010 | 5.6 | 18m, 1 | |||
10 |
Wind Tunnel
FA: D Brown & H Mutch, 2010 | 5.7 | 25m |
1.2.2.8. Hail Mary Wall 16 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Per lo più Arrampicata trad
Lat / Long: 49.266831, -117.661180
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 | Red Rock | 5.7 | ||||
2 | Arcenciel | 5.9 | ||||
3 | Steps | 5.7 | ||||
4 | Open Book Variation | 5.5 | 2 | |||
5 |
Urban Assault
FA: JT Croston & Aaron Kristiansen, 2010 | 5.10c | 3 | |||
6 |
The Green Arrow
Starts at the end of 'Double Bubble' & 'Double Overhang'. | 5.7 | ||||
7 | Double Bubble | 5.10b R | ||||
8 | Double Overhang | 5.8 | ||||
9 | Costal Junction | 5.10c | ||||
10 |
Unnamed
FA: G Lindsay & Bill Steele | 5.10a | ||||
11 |
Hail Mary
Stay in the corner climbing left for pitch 3. | 5.8 | 80m, 3 | |||
12 |
Hail Mary (alternate finish)
Climb to the right up the left-facing corner for the 3rd pitch. | 5.8 | 80m, 3 | |||
13 |
To Hell with Mary
FA: G Lindsay | 5.10d | 80m, 3 | |||
14 |
Central Pillar
FA: G Lindsay FFA: M Hladik & D Bristow, 1992 | 5.12b/c | 2 | |||
15 |
project (right of Central Pillar)
mixed Project by Bob Sawyer. | |||||
16 |
Air Born
mixed FA: Bob Sawyer & C McCallum, 1981 | 5.10b |
1.2.2.9. Red Rocks Wall 5 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata sportiva
Lat / Long: 49.266296, -117.662615
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Red Crack | 5.8 | ||||
2 |
★★★ Shut Up and Climb
FA: C Nielsen & S Hale, 1996 | 5.11a | ||||
3 |
High Heels
mixed FA: D Bristow, 1992 | 5.12 | ||||
4 | Paul/Robbie's Reach | 5.10b | ||||
5 | Dirt Chimney | 5.6 |
1.2.2.10. Hail Mary North Wall 5 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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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.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Synchronicity
FA: G Lindsay | 5.10a | ||||
2 |
Cry Freedom
FA: Bill Steele & P Kaufman | 5.10b | ||||
3 |
Hilti's Comet
FA: G Lindsay | 5.11a | ||||
4 |
Sphinx
FA: G Lindsay | 5.10 | ||||
5 |
Crocodile Rock
FA: Jason Lin, 1996 | 5.8 |
1.2.3. Lions Head 24 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Arrampicata sportiva, Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata su roccia
Lat / Long: 49.335383, -117.680473
1.2.3.1. Lion's Head Wall 12 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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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.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 |
Project 1
Tracciata: Marcus Norman & Scott Jeffery, 2013 | |||||
2 |
Project 2
Tracciata: Marcus Norman & Scott Jeffery, 2013 | |||||
3 |
Project 3
Tracciata: Marcus Norman & Scott Jeffery, 2013 | |||||
4 |
Bone Cracker
mixed FA: A Simpson & Aaron Kristiansen, 2008 | 5.10d | 2 | |||
5 |
Daisy's Big Day Out
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, A Simpson & S Wedel, 2009 | 5.11a | 2 | |||
6 |
★ After School Special
FA: Aaron Kristiansen & A Simpson, 2008 | 5.9 | 2 | |||
7 |
Columbia Corner
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2007 | 5.10d | ||||
8 |
★ Bucket of Bolts Direct
Start just left of 'Bucket of Bolts'. FA: Aaron Kristiansen & A Simpson, 2007 | 5.10c | 3 | |||
9 |
Bucket of Bolts
FA: Aaron Kristiansen & A Simpson, 2007 | 5.10a | 3 | |||
10 |
Cupid's Crack
mixed Starts with a trad variation of 'Bucket of Bolts', then continue up pitches 2 and 3 of 'Bucket of Bolts. FA: A Simpson, 2008 | 5.7 | 3 | |||
11 |
★ Libyan Airspace
FA: P Markin & A Simpson, 2011 | 5.10+ | ||||
12 |
Fairy Tale Crack
FA: P Markin & A Simpson, 2011 | 5.10- |
1.2.3.2. Pub Wall 12 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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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.
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Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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1 |
Pub Fight
FA: A Kristiansen, 2011 | 5.10d | ||||||
2 |
Pub Crawl
FA: A Kristiansen & B Buten, 2010 FA: R Logtenberg & S Podstawskyj, 2011 | 5.10b | 2 | |||||
3 |
Walk it Off
FA: R Logtenberg & S Podstawskyj, 2011 | 5.9 | 38m, 2 | |||||
4 |
★ Bender
FA: R Logtenberg & S Podstawskyj, 2011 | 5.10a | 20m, 9 | |||||
5 |
In Like a Lion
FA: P Markin & K Robine, 2011 | 5.10d | 20m | |||||
6 |
★ Theodore Donald Karabotsos Memorial Route
FA: N Hadikin, B McIntosh & M Senyk, 2015 | 5.10d | 24m, 7 | |||||
7 |
★★ Bar Star
FA: A Kristiansen, 2011 | 5.10d | 20m, 9 | |||||
8 |
Project
Two bolts between 'Bar Star' and 'Deep Fried Pickles' | |||||||
9 |
★ Deep Fried Pickles
Crack on the right side of the main wall. FA: JT Croston & A Kristiansen, 2011 | 5.9 | ||||||
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Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
Bar Fly WallWall in the trees around the corner of the right of main wall. | ||||||||
11 |
★★ Maple Stout
FA: B Winter & H Mutch, 2011 | 5.10b | ||||||
12 |
★★ Cheers
FA: B Winter & H Mutch, 2011 | 5.8 | 2 | |||||
13 |
Salut
Alternate second pitch of 'Cheers'. FA: B Winter & H Mutch, 2011 | 5.8 |
1.2.4. Arrow Lakes 92 routes in Area
- Summary:
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Arrampicata sportiva, Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata su roccia
Lat / Long: 49.361246, -117.847938
1.2.4.1. Tulip Falls 14 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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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.
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Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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Falls WallArea directly around waterfall. | ||||||||
2 |
★★★ The Oasis
Just left of the waterfall FA: A Rollin & J Monger, 2018 | 5.11a | 18m, 6 | |||||
3 |
★★★ Flower Power
Start from the belay bolt on the ledge on the other side of the creek. Climb straight up then slightly left to the top. FA: A Rollin & J Monger, 2018 | 5.11c | 25m, 8 | |||||
4 | Project | |||||||
5 |
Syringa Fling
Climb right through two fixed draws then continue up the face on the right. FA: J Monger & A Rollin, 2018 | 5.10d | 22m, 7 | |||||
Tulip WallLarge vertical wall west of the creek. | ||||||||
7 |
Little Miss Sunshine
Mixed FA: J Croston, 2016 | 5.11c | 25m | |||||
8 |
Not a 10c
FA: K Robine, 2013 | 5.11b | 25m, 9 | |||||
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Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
9 |
Tiptoe Through The Tulips
FA: J Hall, C Swetland & K Robine, 2011 | 5.11a | 25m, 9 | |||||
10 |
Sumertime Delight
FA: K Robine & J Brown, 2014 | 5.11c | 25m, 9 | |||||
11 |
Aussie Crush
Mixed FA: V Hempsall | 5.10d | 23m | |||||
12 |
Pet Sully For Peace
FA: V Hempsall, 2012 | 5.12a/b | 23m, 8 | |||||
13 |
Choices
FA: C Swetland & A Kristiansen, 2011 | 5.10d | 23m, 8 | |||||
14 | Project | |||||||
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Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
15 |
Gimlet
FA: V Hempsall, 2012 | 5.9 | 13m | |||||
16 |
Consolation Crack
FA: J Hall, 2012 | 5.9 | 13m |
1.2.4.2. Raspberry Wall 3 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Arrampicata sportiva e Arrampicata trad
Lat / Long: 49.346980, -117.804144
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Face to Face
FA: D Swetland, C Swetland & Aaron Kristiansen, 2010 | 5.11a | 2 | |||
2 | project | |||||
3 |
Thunder Hawk / Hugh Keenly Corner
FA: D Swetland & J Robinson | 5.10c | 60m |
1.2.4.3. Ovis & Odocoileous Walls 8 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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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.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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Odocoileous WallLeft side of the trail on the way to Ovis Wall. | ||||||||
2 |
Late For Dinner
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2009 | 5.11a | 2, 14 | |||||
Ovis Wall | ||||||||
4 | Syncope | 5.11a | ||||||
5 |
Canadensis
mixed FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2009 | 5.11b | ||||||
6 |
The Professionals
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2008 | 5.10d | ||||||
7 |
Kelowna Girls
FA: Aaron Kristiansen & JT Croston, 2008 | 5.11a | ||||||
8 |
A Hammer, a Nail and 2 Bullets
mixed FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2008 | 5.10c | ||||||
9 |
Rash Decision
Tracciata: Mark Senyk & Vince Hempsall FFA: Vince Hempsall, 2015 | 5.11b | ||||||
10 |
Monsanto Claus
Shares an anchor with 'Rash Decision'. Tracciata: Mark Senyk FFA: V Hempsall, 2015 | 5.10d |
1.2.4.4. RFW Wall 5 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Tutti Arrampicata trad
Lat / Long: 49.344409, -117.835303
storia
First developed by Recreation Fish and Wildlife students at Selkirk College.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 |
Thimbleberry Jam
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2008 | 5.10a | ||||
2 |
Flush Cut
mixed FA: Aaron Kristiansen & C Stanhope, 2008 | 5.10d | ||||
3 |
Horashio
mixed FA: Aaron Kristiansen & C Stanhope, 2008 | 5.10a | ||||
4 |
Two Pin Corner
FA: unknown, 2004 | 5.10c | ||||
5 |
La Femme Fromage
mixed FA: Aaron Kristiansen, JT Croston & N Harris, 2009 | 5.10c |
1.2.4.5. Waterfall Walls 16 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Per lo più Arrampicata sportiva
Lat / Long: 49.344427, -117.838609
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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Waterfall Wall | ||||||||
2 |
Kung Fu Magoo
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2009 | 5.10d | ||||||
3 |
Badger
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2009 | 5.9 | ||||||
Jungle Slabs | ||||||||
5 |
Tarzan
FA: M Stevenson & H Mutch, 2011 | 5.10c R | 2 | |||||
6 |
Jane
FA: B Winter & H Mutch, 2012 | 5.8 | ||||||
7 |
On Safari
FA: H Mutch, 2013 | 5.8 | ||||||
8 |
Irafas
FA: H Mutch, 2013 | 5.8 | ||||||
9 |
Simba
FA: C Harrison & H Mutch, 2013 | 5.10b | 6 | |||||
10 |
Eli-phant
FA: H Mutch, 2013 | 5.8 | ||||||
11 |
Mowgli
FA: H Mutch, 2013 | 5.7 | ||||||
12 |
King Kong
Shares an anchor with 'Pigmy'. FA: H Mutch, 2013 | 5.8 | ||||||
13 |
Pigmy
FA: H Mutch, 2013 | 5.8 | ||||||
Upper Bluffs | ||||||||
15 |
The Koosh
FA: R Logtenberg & S Podstawskyj, 2010 | 5.11b | 31m, 13 | |||||
16 |
Project
Right of 'The Koosh' up the black vein. Tracciata: Luke Neufeld-Cumming | |||||||
Hummingbird Wall | ||||||||
18 |
Madame Guillotine
FA: C Chatten, M Curran & H Mutch, 2010 | 5.9 | ||||||
19 |
Madame Butterfly
FA: M Curran & H Mutch, 2010 | 5.10a | 2 | |||||
20 |
Marie Antoinette
FA: C Harrison, G Bisaro & H Mutch, 2010 | 5.10d |
1.2.4.6. Zebra Rock 5 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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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.
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Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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1 |
The Test
FA: Aaron Kristiansen & K Robine, 2009 | 5.10d | 28m | |||||
2 |
★★★ Mercenaries
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2009 | 5.10c | 28m | |||||
3 |
Missionaries
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2009 | 5.9 | ||||||
4 |
★★★ Maniacs
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2009 | 5.10a | ||||||
5 |
This Is Serious Man / TISM
FA: Aaron Kristiansen & JT Croston, 2009 | 5.11b |
1.2.4.7. Wapiti Wall 13 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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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.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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1 |
First Date
FA: -117.839523 & Aaron Kristiansen, 2010 | 5.10b | ||||||
2 |
Show Us Your Ticks
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2010 | 5.9 | ||||||
3 |
Euro-tard
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2010 | 5.9 | ||||||
4 |
Itchy Crack
FA: Vince Hempsall, 2010 | 5.9 | ||||||
5 |
Crimp Cramp
FA: R Logtenberg & Vince Hempsall, 2010 | 5.11c | ||||||
6 |
Snicklefits
FA: R Logtenberg & S Podstawskyj, 2010 | 5.11d | ||||||
On upper wall above 'Crimp Cramp' and 'Snicklefits'. Scramble up the ledge to the right. | ||||||||
8 |
Cluster Fudge
FA: Vince Hempsall, 2010 | 5.11b | ||||||
9 |
WT Fudge
FA: Vince Hempsall, 2010 | 5.11d | ||||||
10 |
Double Fudge
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2010 | 5.10d | ||||||
About 20m right of 'Crimp Cramp'. | ||||||||
12 |
Lost and Found
FA: JT Croston, 2010 | 5.10a | ||||||
13 |
CaMel Toad
FA: Vince Hempsall, 2010 | 5.11b | ||||||
14 |
Rock Ank
mixed FA: Aaron Kristiansen & JT Croston, 2010 | 5.10c | ||||||
15 |
Parting Gift
mixed FA: Aaron Kristiansen & T Foster, 2010 | 5.10d |
1.2.4.8. Big Horn Wall 2 routes in Area
- Summary:
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Tutti Arrampicata trad
Lat / Long: 49.351197, -117.791016
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 |
Point and Hope / French Free
FA: C Swetland & M Kanutsgaad FA: JT Croston & Aaron Kristiansen, 2010 | 5.10c | 100m, 3 | |||
2 |
Walk in the Park
FA: JT Croston & Aaron Kristiansen, 2010 | 5.11c |
1.2.4.9. Cat Wall 15 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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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.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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Lower Cat Wallclimbs described left to right. | ||||||||
2 |
Old Cat, New Trick
FA: L Bickerton & H Mutch, 2011 | 5.8 | 3 | |||||
3 |
Cat-er-Pillar
FA: A Bryant & H Mutch, 2011 | 5.9 | 3 | |||||
4 |
Cat Mandu
FA: D Brown & H Mutch, 2010 | 5.9 | ||||||
5 |
Catatonic
FA: D Brown & H Mutch, 2011 | 5.10a | ||||||
6 |
Cat-er-waul
FA: S Langley & H Mutch, 2010 | 5.10a | ||||||
7 |
Veggie Power
FA: P Markin, 2011 | 5.8 | ||||||
Upper Cat Wallclimbs described left to right | ||||||||
9 |
Cat Burglar
mixed FA: Vince Hempsall & R Logtenberg, 2010 | 5.12b | ||||||
10 |
Feline Fine
FA: S Podstawskyj & R Logtenberg, 2010 | 5.10c | ||||||
11 |
Jimmy
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2010 | 5.10b | ||||||
12 |
Daisy
FA: Aaron Kristiansen & G Sawatzky, 2009 | 5.10a | ||||||
13 |
Haily Simone
mixed FA: JT Croston & Aaron Kristiansen, 2010 | 5.10b | ||||||
14 |
Cat Fight
mixed FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2010 | 5.10b | ||||||
15 |
I Can Haz Cheeseburger
FA: R Logtenberg & Aaron Kristiansen, 2010 | 5.7 | ||||||
16 |
Fat Cat
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2010 | 5.6 | ||||||
17 |
Chilly
FA: Aaron Kristiansen, 2010 | 5.9 |
1.2.4.10. Roadside Wall 8 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata sportiva
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.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 |
Cassady's Crack
FA: B Mclean & M Misuraca, 2011 | 5.10+ | ||||
2 |
Jack's Crack
FA: B Mclean & M Misuraca, 2011 | 5.9 | ||||
3 |
Moriarty's Maze
FA: B Mclean & M Misuraca, 2011 | 5.11 | ||||
4 |
Dean's Dilemma
FA: B Mclean & M Misuraca, 2012 | 5.10c | ||||
5 |
On The Road
FA: D Brown & H Mutch, 2010 | 5.8 | ||||
6 |
Beatnik Generation
FA: D Brown & H Mutch, 2010 | 5.10b | ||||
7 |
Kerouac Crack
FA: D Brown, H Mutch & S McGuiness, 2010 | 5.8 | ||||
8 |
Chicken Shit Crack
FA: C Swetland & J Robinson | 5.10 |
1.2.4.11. KeTaMux 3 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Arrampicata sportiva e Arrampicata trad
Lat / Long: 49.345767, -117.820627
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 |
Bodica
FA: Rukas Fodor, 2019 | 5.10b | ||||
2 |
Joan of Arc
Exit left and down the trail in the gully or rap the route. FA: Hamish Mutch, 2017 | 5.9 | 100m, 3 | |||
3 |
Amazons
FA: Hamish Mutch, 2017 | 5.9 | 250m, 8 |
1.2.5. Arrow Lakes Boulders 8 routes in Area
- Summary:
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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.
1.2.5.1. Keenlyside Boulders 0 routes in Field
1.2.5.2. Fantasyland 0 routes in Field
1.2.5.3. The Range 0 routes in Field
1.2.5.4. Ponderosa / Fukishima Boulders 0 routes in Field
1.2.5.5. Cat Boulders 0 routes in Field
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.
1.2.5.6. Predator Ridge 0 routes in Field
1.2.5.7. Washout Boulders 0 routes in Field
1.2.5.8. Beachside Boulders 8 routes in Field
- Summary:
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Lat / Long: 49.343295, -117.833511
1.2.5.8.1. Corridor Boulders 2 routes in Area
- Summary:
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Tutti Bouldering
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 | Davey Jones Locker | V0 | ||||
2 | Driftwood | V1 |
1.2.5.8.2. Low Tide Boulders 4 routes in Area
- Summary:
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Tutti Bouldering
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 | Arrowhead | V0 | ||||
2 | Sinking Ship | V1 | ||||
3 | Treasure Island | V0 | ||||
4 | Moby Dick | V3 |
1.2.5.8.3. Single Malt 2 routes in Area
- Summary:
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Tutti Bouldering
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 | Single Malt | V0 | ||||
2 | Porridge For Power | V2 |
1.2.5.9. Syringa Boulders 0 routes in Field
1.2.6. Brilliant Bluffs 1 route in Cliff
- Summary:
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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
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 |
★★ Megawatts
A bit sparsely bolted, but generally the bolt is there when you need it. If you can't spot the next bolt, taking the path of least resistance will generally work out well.
Descend by obvious hikers trail, keeping left at the junctions. FA: D Lussier, C Trescher & S King, 2008 | 5.8 | 320m, 9 |
1.2.7. Pass Creek 29 routes in Area
- Summary:
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Per lo più Arrampicata sportiva
Lat / Long: 49.382316, -117.669948
- 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)
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.
etica
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:
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.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 |
El Toro
FA: Stephen Senecal, 2019 | 5.12a | 36m, 2, 10 | |||
2 | Sneaky Weasel | 5.11c | 20m, 9 | |||
3 |
Space Odyssey: 2019
Closed Project | |||||
4 |
Voyager
There may only be a single bolt at the top of P2 (no anchors yet). FA: Nic Williams | 5.12+ | 2 | |||
5 |
Determined Gecko
FA: Nic Williams, 2019 | 5.11b | ||||
6 |
Crank it to 11
FA: Greg Mooney & Liam Barnes, 2019 | 5.11a | ||||
7 |
Bush Pilot
Shared anchor with P1 of 'Destination Moon'. FA: Keith Story & Greg Mooney, 2019 | 5.8 | ||||
8 |
Destination Moon
FA: Andrew Osnach, 2019 | 5.9 | 3 | |||
9 |
Failure to Launch
FA: Jeremy Childs, 2019 | 5.11b | ||||
10 |
Vanilla Gorilla
FA: Jeremy Childs, 2019 | 5.11b | ||||
11 |
Lizard Brain
FA: Jeremy Childs, 2019 | 5.10d | ||||
12 |
Higher Primate
FA: Jeremy Childs, 2019 | 5.10d | ||||
13 |
Soft Launch
FA: Jeremy Childs, 2019 | 5.10a | ||||
14 |
Orbit
FA: Dominic Durette & Nic WIlliams, 2019 | 5.10a | ||||
15 |
Metal Jacket
The corner crack above is a closed project. FA: Jarrad Monger, 2019 | 5.12a | ||||
16 |
Delerium Tremens
Closed Project | |||||
17 |
Ignition
FA: Nic WIlliams, 2019 | 5.11d | ||||
18 |
Genesis
Tracciata: Nic Williams | |||||
19 |
Arms Race
FA: Jeremy Childs, 2019 | 5.11a | 30m, 14 | |||
20 |
Facepalm
FA: Stephen Seneca, 2019 | 5.11c | 30m, 12 | |||
21 |
★★ Napalm Corner
FA: Unknown Tracciata: Stephen Seneca, 2019 | 5.9 | 20m | |||
22 |
Golden Era
FA: Jeremy Childs, 2019 | 5.11b | ||||
23 |
Goldfinger
FA: Jeremy Childs, 2019 | 5.10b | ||||
24 |
Abomination
FA: Cam Shute & JT Croston, 2008 | 5.10d | ||||
25 |
Side Eye
FA: Jeremy Childs, 2019 | 5.11a | 35m |
1.2.7.1. The Loft 4 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Tutti Arrampicata sportiva
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 |
★★ Walking on Sunshine
Very fun slab climbing with a cool stemmy crux above the 5th bolt Beautiful rock up higher on this one! FA: Nic Williams | 5.10a | ||||
2 |
★ Blue Skies Ahead
The right route on the slab just left of the big corner. Cool easy stemming at the bottom then a thoughtful crux above the midway ledge. Bolted with a beginner lead climber in mind so should be approachable for everyone. FA: Nic Williams | 5.9 | ||||
3 |
★★★ Stash in the Attic
Fun sport route on the left side of the apron. Climb through discontinuous cracks and flakes to a balancy finish. FA: Jeremy Childs | 5.10b | ||||
4 |
★ Under the Eaves
Climbs the featured slab and crack just right of Stash in the Attic to the roof, then turns the roof on surprisingly good jugs and heads up the left side of the arete above. Extend the draw on the left side under the roof to reduce rope drag, and consider cleaning on rappel as there are some sharp spots where the rope runs. FA: Nic Williams | 5.10c |
1.2.8. Champion Crag 6 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata sportiva
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.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 |
Faceshot
FA: A Theoret, M Forestell & A Colgan, 2012 | 5.10b | ||||
2 |
Count Frogula
FA: M Forestell, A Theoret & A Colgan, 2012 | 5.10b | ||||
3 |
I’m No Tow Truck Driver
Start at the vertical crack on the left and climb straight up, crossing over 'Jenny Crag' onto the bolt protected face above. FA: A Theoret & M Forestell, 2012 | 5.10a | ||||
4 |
Jenny Crag
Start at the crack on the right and climb to the left. FA: A Theoret & M Forestell, 2012 | 5.8 | ||||
5 |
Exterminator
Variation of 'Jenny Crag' that veers right about half way up. FA: A Theoret & M Forestell, 2012 | 5.8 | ||||
6 |
The Garden Tour
FA: A Theoret & M Forestell, 2012 | 5.8 |
1.2.9. Grad Wall 9 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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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.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 |
Friends and Colleagues
FA: D. Raber | 5.10a | 25m, 8 | |||
2 |
Grade Inflation
FA: D. Lussier | 5.10a | 25m, 9 | |||
3 |
Overhead Projector
FA: D. Lussier | 5.10b | 30m, 9 | |||
4 | Prom Date | 5.7 | 50m, 2, 10 | |||
5 |
Graduation
FA: D. Lussier | 5.10 | 28m, 8 | |||
6 |
Career Path
First pitch 30m 9 bolts, Second pitch 19m 7 bolts FA: K lessard, D. Lussier, D. Raber, C. Stowell & Y. Troutet | 5.8 | 50m, 2, 9 | |||
7 |
Pass or Flail
FA: D. Lussier & D. Raber | 5.9 | 21m, 7 | |||
8 |
Pump & Circumstance
FA: D. Lussier | 5.10b | 25m, 8 | |||
9 |
New School
Mixed gear route with small gear and 2 bolts FA: D. Raber & K. Story | 5.8 | 23m, 2 |
1.3. Valhalla Provincial Park 13 routes in Area
- Summary:
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Arrampicata trad, Alpinismo e Arrampicata su ghiaccio
Lat / Long: 49.878043, -117.567170
descrizione
High alpine peaks of Valhalla Provincial Park.
limitazioni per l'accesso
Area is in a provincial park, but access is via a logging road. High clearance vehicle recommended, give way to logging trucks. Radio up and down if possible.
avvicinamento
Drive: From Slocan, take Gravel Pit Road west until it turns into Little Slocan FSR. At 2.6 km from the start of Little Slocan Rd stay right. At 3.8 km stay right again. At 12 km turn right again onto Bannock Burns FSR and stay right for the next couple quick turns. At 17 km stay right again, this is where the road gets rough, vehicle with good clearance recommended. At 24.5 km turn left, the parking area is at the dead end ahead (49.73581, -117.64468). Follow blue BC Parks road signs.
Hike from Parking: ~2hrs. The trail from the parking area to the base camp is about 3.4 km (cross the river at the bridge). You will end up at a small base camp area (49.760078, -117.649185). Gear up here and leave any food and packs in the food cash to keep from from the goats and marmots.
dove alloggiare
You can camp at the small base camp area at the base of Gimli (49.760078, -117.649185).
1.3.1. Mt Gimli 4 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata su ghiaccio
Lat / Long: 49.765588, -117.647772
descrizione
A 300 m high west face with numerous routes, and the much hyped south ridge in a beautiful setting. Generally solid gneiss. A guidebook is in the pipeline by D.Lussier, but some information on mountainproject or in the West Kootenay rock guide ( though this isn't exactly accurate)
avvicinamento
About 2 hour walk from car park even with camping gear. Summit height 2700 m. Ice axes and crampons needed for descent in early season.
note per la calata
From the summit, walk down the cairned trail to the north for 50 m and then down the east ridge. Two thirds of the way down cut back towards south ridge across talus. It is possible to go higher and abseil. Assess it before you go up. Can rap on slings with a single 60m rope from the third belay of the south ridge or from the Lunch Ledge with doubles. Dark side of the Moon has had a rap descent installed and Lusting after women can be rappelled from the top of pitch 4
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 |
★★★ South Ridge
The line obvious from the carpark, and the most popular route. Starts in the corner at the base of the ridge, and stays within 10m of the arete for the entire climb. Cruxy first pitch, with a more exposed move around the roof on pitch 8. | 5.10a | 350m, 9 | |||
2 |
★★ Lusting After Women
Takes the prominent open book corner in the centre of the west face to a roof halfway up, turned to the left. Possible to rap off from top of pitch 4 but not after this. Pitch 1. 35m up left slanting flake then back right to belay at slung boulder P2. 35 m up left slanting flake, passing a rappel station 5 m to the left on ledge. Continue 10 m past this stepping right to ledge with fixed wires. P3. 5.10b 40m Up stacked flakes until just below rooflet and hand traverse righteous corner system and up to small foot ledge and flakes to belay. There is fixed gear 5 m higher but not a good belay spot. P4 5.9 35 m up line to below triangular roof. Turn this to left then trend right up face before stepping left to 2 bolts under large roof. This is last chance to abseil. ( two 70 m abseils will get you down) P5 5.10d 20m traverse left under roof then up P6 5.8 15 m up to ledge P7 5.7 35m move to l side of ledge and up flakes to alcove P8 5.8 50m up from alcove then left to L facing corner P9.5.3 50 m up to summit ridge Descend via east ridge | 5.10d | 300m, 9 | |||
3 |
Kootenay Canaleta
FA: David Lussier & Jen Olson, Nov 2019 | WI4 M5 | 300m | |||
4 |
Kristiansen-Croston
FA: Aaron Kristiansen & JT Croston | 5.11+ PG13 | 7 |
1.3.2. Niselheim 7 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Arrampicata trad e Alpinismo
Lat / Long: 49.768475, -117.654208
descrizione
The smaller peak to the immediate west of Gimli
avvicinamento
See 'Valhalla Provincial Park' for description from Slocan.
From the base camp, follow the trail along the base of the West face of 'Gimli' to the base of Niselheim. You may need to traverse across a snow field in the spring or early summer. Ice axe and/or crampons are recommended.
note per la calata
Walk down the north ridge
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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1 | South Ridge | 5.6 | ||||||
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Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
2 | Nisleheim Corner | 5.8 | ||||||
3 |
South Face Direct
Start at the right facing corner about 8m left of 'South Face'.
Descent: Two 60m ropes required, two 70m recommended) Rappel Down using the anchors of Pitch 4 to the top of pitch 2. Could not find the anchor for pitch 1 (June 2020), but using two 70m ropes can rappel all the way to the base from the top of pitch 2. You could also go into the gully of pitch 1 of 'South Face' and link a 3rd rappel from the small spire in the gully (slings in place but don't appear to be in the best shape). | 5.10b | 140m, 4 | |||||
4 |
South Face Direct (alternate finish)
Start as per 'South Face Direct'.
Descent: as per 'South Face Direct'. | 5.10d | 140m, 3 | |||||
5 |
★★ South Face
Start below the gully in the middle of the south face, just left of the small cave.
Descent: Two 60m ropes required, two 70m recommended) Rappel Down using the anchors of 'South Face Direct'. Could not find the anchor for pitch 1 (June 2020), but using two 70m ropes can rappel all the way to the base from the top of pitch 2. You could also go into the gully of pitch 1 of 'South Face' and link a 3rd rappel from the small spire in the gully (slings in place but don't appear to be in the best shape). FA: M Langlois & L Rotter, 1996 | 5.9 | 3 | |||||
6 | East Ridge | 5.7 | 5 | |||||
7 |
Northwest Ridge
Can be used as a walk off. | Class 4 |
1.3.3. Drinnan Pass 2 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Tutti Arrampicata trad
Lat / Long: 49.785374, -117.724247
sommario
Long gneiss alpine slabs
descrizione
Area with long mixed multipitch slab routes.
limitazioni per l'accesso
high clearance vehicle may be required.
avvicinamento
Take Little Slocan Rd either from Slocan (for about 19 km) or Passmore (about 24 km) to the turnoff at (49.682305, -117.658162). Follow this road to the parking at the end (49.782714, -117.744962), follow the signs for Vallhala Park at any junctions. The last few 100m are significantly more rough, with thick brush on the sides, if you have a low clearance vehicle, or care about your paint job, there is another parking area earlier on the road.
From the parking take the Gwillim Lakes Trail to the base of the slabs, (49.78652, -117.72923), about 1.3 km.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 | Slabadabadoo | 5.7 | 410m, 8 | |||
2 | Dino's Gneiss Ride | 5.9 | 330m, 6 |
1.4. Slocan Valley 153 routes in Area
- Summary:
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Arrampicata trad, Arrampicata sportiva e altri stili
Lat / Long: 49.694483, -117.610174
1.4.1. Slocan Bluffs 94 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata sportiva
Lat / Long: 49.775310, -117.467204
sommario
30 m high granite cutting with minimal approach
descrizione
Morning shade, afternoon sun. At south east shore of Lake Slocan. Very convenient before or after climbing in Valhallas.
limitazioni per l'accesso
Old sawmill has closed. Access is along part of KVR.
avvicinamento
Climbs start in car park.
dove alloggiare
Campground in town or at Lemon Creek
etica
Sports, trad and mixed.
1.4.1.1. Roadside 36 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata sportiva
Lat / Long: 49.772064, -117.466260
descrizione
From the car park for about 150 m, climbs scattered off walkway, and up short trail into forest to north. Routes described right to left.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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1 |
Old Men Can Crank
FA: P Kaufman, S Smith & B Steele, 1992 | 5.10a | 1 | |||||
2 |
★ Eliminator
5.10a if you start left instead of straight up FA: B Steele & T Hicks, 1994 | 5.10b | ||||||
The next three routes are on a small cliff above "Eliminator". There's an access trail a few meters right of the cliff. | ||||||||
4 |
Nick of Time
FA: B Steele, 1992 | 5.8 | ||||||
5 |
Friends
FA: B Steele, 1992 | 5.9 | ||||||
6 |
Illuminator
FA: B Steele, 1992 | 5.10d | ||||||
7 |
Don't Fret that Arete
FA: Ramone, 2004 | 5.10d | ||||||
8 |
Cat 8 the Hat
FA: J Podick & J Palumb, 1992 | 5.11a | ||||||
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Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
9 |
The Beast
FA: D Mack, 1993 | 5.10b | ||||||
10 |
Sidewinder
mixed FA: B Steele, 1994 | 5.11a | ||||||
11 |
Until We Have Faces
mixed FA: B Steele, 1995 | 5.10a | ||||||
12 |
Really F-ing Hungover
mixed FA: T Morison, 2003 | 5.10b | ||||||
13 |
Skywalker
FA: P Kaufman, 1992 | 5.10b | ||||||
14 |
Unnamed
FA: D Meyer & B Steele, 1996 | 5.10b | 1 | |||||
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Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
15 |
Chronic Fatique
FA: T Morison, 2003 | 5.10d | ||||||
16 |
Noise Pollution
FA: T Morison, 2003 | 5.11c | ||||||
17 |
Virgins in Peril
FA: L. Neufeld-Cumming & S Tasker, 2008 | 5.12c | ||||||
18 |
Path of the Body
FA: B Steele, 1995 | 5.10b | ||||||
19 |
★★ After Breakfast
10b? if you pull the roof direct. FA: B Steele & T Hicks, 1996 | 5.9 | 20m | |||||
20 |
★ Sunny Side Up
The right-facing corning, starts above the painted rock. FA: P Kaufmann, 1996 | 5.6 | 20m | |||||
21 |
★★ Sunflower
Right on road, up gouged arête, about 50 m from car park just before large slab wall FA: D Meyer, 1996 | 5.10c | 20m, 5 | |||||
22 |
★★ Salamander
The right most route on 30 m high bleach slab, mantle up into sinuous groove FA: B Steele, 1994 | 5.11a | 20m, 6 | |||||
23 |
Big easy direct
The right hand start to "The Big Easy" FA: B. Steele, 1992 | 5.10b | 30m, 10 | |||||
24 |
★★ The Big Easy
Head up just right of block in middle of slab FA: B Steele, 1992 | 5.8 | 30m, 10 | |||||
25 |
★ Pi
From block in middle of slab climb brushed streak | 5.6 | 29m, 11 | |||||
26 |
★★ It's a Mirekele
The next clean streak to left of Pi FA: H Mutch & M Curran, 2008 | 5.8 | 29m | |||||
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Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
27 |
★ Booms 'n Busts
Scrappy start over block then up slab FA: H Mutch & M Curran, 2008 | 5.9 | 29m, 9 | |||||
28 |
★★ Industrial disease
The left most slab route before the big corner FA: H Mutch & M Curran, 2008 | 5.10a | 30m | |||||
29 |
★★★ Sahara
The right facing corner at end of slab wall FA: B Steele, 1992 | 5.7 | 30m | |||||
30 | Mideast Vacation | 5.10a | ||||||
31 |
★★ Funky earth mother chick
Slabby start into a right facing stem corner up high. Step left near top onto head wall FA: A Jones & M Hladik, 1998 | 5.10b | 32m | |||||
32 |
★★ Don't Pull Too Hard Baby
Broken corner to steep black rock before the good hanging corner. Small gear helpful. FA: A Jones, T Jones, B Steele & M Hladik, 1998 | 5.11a | 32m | |||||
33 |
★ Forever Young
Start as for "Dont pull too hard baby" but step left, or start on the treed ledge above, and crank juggy wall into another right leaning corner. mixed FA: B Steele, 1994 | 5.10c | 33m | |||||
34 |
Rolling Thunder
FA: A Jones & T Jones, 1996 | 5.12b | 10 | |||||
35 |
Died a Million Deaths
mixed | 5.11 | ||||||
36 |
★ Weeding in progress
Up past 3 bolts just right of 'Under the Big Top', then up seams on trad to shared anchor FA: M Hledik, 1997 | 5.12b | 25m | |||||
37 |
★★ Under the Big Top
Right facing corner starting atop large log reinforced belay stance. Head right uñder roof to chains. FA: B Steele & C Hunting, 1994 | 5.10b | 25m |
1.4.1.2. Slocan middle 10 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata sportiva
Lat / Long: 49.772161, -117.465814
descrizione
Above roadside, access via south end of cliff. Routes described right to left.
As of Fall 2020, moss and lichen seem to have reclaimed this cliff, and the approach trail peters out into obscurity after the initial climb from the parking area.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 |
Cool Whip
FA: R Grady & K Brown, 1998 | 5.10a | ||||
2 |
Piece of Cake
mixed FA: R Grady & K Brown, 1998 | 5.7 | 3 | |||
3 |
Jughead
FA: R Grady & K Brown, 1998 | 5.7 | ||||
4 |
Up The Garden Path
FA: J Lin, 1994 | 5.7 | ||||
5 |
Short Man's Move
mixed FA: T Morison, 2003 | 5.10d | 3 | |||
6 |
Over Easy
mixed FA: B Steele, 1994 | 5.10a | 3 | |||
7 |
The Last Man Up
mixed FA: R Grady, 1998 | 5.11b | 2 | |||
8 |
Open My Can
FA: R Grady, 1998 | 5.10b | ||||
9 |
The Egg
FA: T Morison, 2003 | 5.11 | ||||
10 |
The Spice
FA: T Morison, 2003 | 5.10a |
1.4.1.3. Olympics wall 3 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Tutti Arrampicata trad
Lat / Long: 49.772983, -117.466083
descrizione
In forest just north of roadside. Routes described right to left.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 |
Raven's Dance
FA: B Beckjord, 1998 | 5.9 | ||||
2 |
Sunglass Prance
mixed FA: B Steele & T Morison, 1998 | 5.10d | ||||
3 |
Death at the Olympics
mixed FA: D Mack, 1996 | 5.12 |
1.4.1.4. Pyramid Rock 8 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata sportiva
Lat / Long: 49.775718, -117.468053
descrizione
Further down the main path.
avvicinamento
Walk down the path along the water for about 500m, if you go through a tunnel you went too far.
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Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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1 |
★★ Hot Pants
FA: S Hail, 1996 | 5.10b | 20m | |||||
2 |
Joint Effort
FA: D Dancer, 1996 | 5.11a | ||||||
3 |
★ Milkman
FA: S Hail, 1996 | 5.8 | ||||||
4 |
Dirtsicle
FA: D Mack, 1996 | 5.10d | ||||||
5 |
Digital Amnesia
mixed FA: B Steele, 1994 | 5.9 | ||||||
6 |
Under the Crescent Moon
mixed FA: M Curran, 1999 | 5.10a | ||||||
7 |
Unknown
mixed FA: T Morison, 1998 | 5.9 | ||||||
8 |
Unknown
mixed FA: T Morison, 1998 | 5.9 |
1.4.1.5. Mr. Winkle's Hideout 10 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Tutti Arrampicata sportiva
Lat / Long: 49.776525, -117.467846
descrizione
Routes described right to left. More details here http://www.wonowmedia.com/mr-winkles-hideout-rock-guide-updates/
avvicinamento
Follow the faint trail between 'Pyramid Rock' and 'Tunnel walls' which switchbacks up to the base of the wall.
storia
Developed in 2017 by valley resident Daren Tremaine with some help from Jason Hartley and Albertan Marcus Norman.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 | project | |||||
2 |
Drive By Trucker / Fly By Trucker
FA: Marcus Norman, 2017 | 5.12c | ||||
3 |
7-11
FA: Jason Hartley, 2017 | 5.11a | ||||
4 |
The Exfoliator
FA: Daren Tremaine, 2018 | 5.11+ | ||||
5 |
Hadron Collider
Closed project | |||||
6 |
Mind the Gap
FA: Daren Tremaine, 2017 | 5.10d | ||||
7 |
Elemental Creamsicle
FA: Daren Tremaine, 2017 | 5.12b/c | ||||
8 |
Attenborough Style
FA: Daren Tremaine, 2017 | 5.12- | ||||
9 |
project
closed project | |||||
10 |
Gong Show
FA: Daren Tremaine, 2017 | 5.11a |
1.4.1.6. Tunnel walls 7 routes in Cliff
- Summary:
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Arrampicata sportiva e Arrampicata trad
Lat / Long: 49.777427, -117.468823
descrizione
Climbs along both sides (and inside) the tunnel
avvicinamento
Follow the trail along the water for about 600m.
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Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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1 | Rusty Chains | 5.10c | ||||||
2 |
Eat My Nuts
FA: J Shootweg & A Black, 1994 | 5.9 | ||||||
3 |
Slippin Away
FA: B Steele, 1994 | 5.10a | ||||||
4 |
Slice of Life
FA: B Steele, 1994 | 5.7 | ||||||
5 |
Unknown
Unknown climb in the roof of the tunnel. | |||||||
6 |
Teenage Dream
FA: S Tasker, 2011 | 5.11c | ||||||
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Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
7 |
★★★ Erratica
FA: David Lussier & C Tresher, 2007 | 5.11a |
1.4.1.7. Slocan upper 20 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Arrampicata trad e Arrampicata sportiva
Lat / Long: 49.775893, -117.466689
descrizione
A series of smaller crags uphill from the path along the water.
Routes described left to right.
avvicinamento
Trail leads up hill just before Pyramid rock. Also accessible from Hwy 6, park at pull-off (49.777269, -117.466567).
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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Dreamer Wall | ||||||||
2 |
Visiting Oggy
FA: T Morison & E Welsted, 2004 | 5.10d | ||||||
3 |
Finger Hash
mixed FA: T Morison & S West, 2004 | 5.10d | ||||||
4 |
Time Between Seconds
FA: T Morison, 2003 | 5.11d | ||||||
5 |
Beautiful Dreamer
FA: Bill Steele, 1996 | 5.10b | 34m | |||||
Blaze Wall | ||||||||
7 |
Blaze's Corner
FA: B Beckjord, 2000 | 5.8 | ||||||
8 |
Unnamed
mixed FA: 2000 | 5.9 | ||||||
9 |
Drop Drill
FA: R Hulbert & T Morison, 2000 | 5.9 | ||||||
Cheddar Wall | ||||||||
11 |
Unnamed
FA: 2003 | 5.10a | ||||||
12 |
Unnamed
FA: 2003 | 5.9 | ||||||
13 |
Jalapeño Jack
mixed FA: B Beckjord, 2003 | 5.10d | ||||||
14 |
Sweaty Cheddar
FA: B Beckjord, 2003 | 5.10b | ||||||
15 |
Daddy Long Legs
mixed FA: B Beckjord, 2003 | 5.10b | ||||||
16 |
Mental Magician
FA: B Beckjord, 2003 | 5.10c | ||||||
Squeeze Wall | ||||||||
18 |
The Squeeze
mixed FA: Bill Steele, 1994 | 5.9 | ||||||
19 |
Double Feature
mixed FA: Bill Steele, 1994 | 5.10b | ||||||
20 |
Now in 3-D
mixed FA: I McDonald, R Doyle & S Tasker, 2010 | |||||||
Relativity Wall | ||||||||
22 |
Christmas Corner
FA: T Morison & S West, 2002 | 5.11b | ||||||
23 |
MAO Inhibitor
FA: T Morison & R Hulbert, 2003 | 5.11d | ||||||
24 |
Moby
FA: T Morison & R Hulbert, 2003 | 5.10b | ||||||
25 |
Relativity
FA: Bill Steele, 1997 | 5.10a |
1.4.2. Cougar Creek 22 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Per lo più Arrampicata trad
Lat / Long: 49.640626, -117.802985
descrizione
More info at http://cavecreeksystems.com/cougarcreek/
avvicinamento
From Passmore on Hwy 6 head west on Passmore Upper Rd. Continue straight when it turns into Little Slocan FSR. Stay on this for 9.4 km then turn onto Koch Creek FSR at (49.603946, -117.754316). Turn right onto Cougar Creek Red at (49.622923, -117.793438). After about 3km there will be a fork in the road at (49.63405, -117.79411). Park here and continue up the old road on the left on foot, or continue driving up the old road about 200m. The trailhead to the crag will be on the left.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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Cannabis Wall | ||||||||
2 |
Unnamed
Left crack on Cannabis Wall. FA: D Myers & D Mack, 2004 | 5.10+ | 20m | |||||
3 |
Goodbye Mary Jane
FA: D Mack & D Myers, 2004 | 5.10 | 20m | |||||
4 |
Fatty
FA: D Mack & D Myers, 2001 | 5.10 | 20m | |||||
Exodus Wall | ||||||||
6 |
Following Kokopelli
Left line up Exodus Wall. FA: D Mack, David Lussier, M Terlingen & P Bride, 1999 | 5.11- | 2 | |||||
7 |
Exodus
FA: D Mack & T Rippel, 1996 | 5.11a | 2 | |||||
8 |
The Good, The Wide, and The Ugly
FA: D Mack & M Hladik, 1997 | 5.11+ | 4 | |||||
9 |
Born to be Mild
Right line up Exodus Wall. FA: D Mack & E Lay, 2001 | 5.8 | 48m, 2 | |||||
Stonehenge Wall | ||||||||
11 |
Razor's Edge
Up and left on flake, and ending on a ledge. In the centre of Stonehenge Wall. FA: D Mack & T Thurston, 1998 | 5.10- | ||||||
12 |
Druid Dance
FA: D Mack & T Thurston, 1998 | 2 | ||||||
13 |
Steep and Deep
Up right side of Stonehenge Wall. FA: David Lussier & T Dool, 2000 | 2 | ||||||
Wicca Wall | ||||||||
15 |
Sweet Sacrifice
On Wicca Wall. FA: D Mack, T Thurston & C Morita, 2000 | 5.10a | 70m, 2, 5 | |||||
Beartrap Wall | ||||||||
17 |
Curious George
On left side of Beartrap Wall. | 5.9 | 25m | |||||
18 |
Project
Project right of 'Curious George' | |||||||
Playboy Slab | ||||||||
20 |
The Magic Stone
Left side of Playboy Slab FA: D Mack & T Thurston, 2005 | 5.9 | 3 | |||||
21 |
Slab Happy
FA: D Mack & Bill Steele, 1996 | 5.7 | 75m, 2 | |||||
22 |
Smear Factor
FA: D Mack & J Plotnikoff, 2004 | 5.8 | 40m, 9 | |||||
23 |
Headwall Crack
On the headwall at the top right of Playboy Slab. FA: D Mack, J Budgeon, J Brown & W McElroy, 1998 | 5.8 | 8m | |||||
Evening Wall | ||||||||
25 |
Knotical Disaster
Left side of Evening Wall. | 2 | ||||||
26 |
Leaning Crack
FA: D Mack & J. Plotnikoff, 2004 | 5.10- | 30m | |||||
27 |
Jenn's Roof
FA: D Mack & J Plotnikoff, 2004 | 5.10+ | 30m | |||||
28 |
Losing Wisdom
Right side of Evening Wall. Can be climbed as one 50m pitch. FA: D Mack & G Lindsay, 2000 | 5.10a | 50m, 2 | |||||
Goat Slab | ||||||||
30 |
Looking for Bin Laden
On Goat Slab. FA: D Mack, P Dykstra, T Braumandl & P Jordan, 2004 | 5.10a | 50m |
1.4.3. Koch Creek 19 routes in Crag
- Summary:
-
Per lo più Arrampicata trad
Lat / Long: 49.633689, -117.833716
avvicinamento
Find your way to the parking area on Koch Creek FSR at around (49.630652, -117.830822). From the parking area walk a few minutes west to find the stairs that take you up to the path to the cliffs.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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Ambrosia Buttress | ||||||||
2 |
Ambrosia
FA: P Corbett, D Corbett, J Addison, J Stamp & T Ehlers, 1996 | 5.8 | 150m, 4 | |||||
Lower Hydro Slab | ||||||||
4 |
Flying Lichen Crack
FA: T Singalis, 1993 | 5.8 | ||||||
5 |
The Grunge
FA: A Jones, 1993 | 5.11c | ||||||
Upper Hydro Slab | ||||||||
7 |
Tango Crack
FA: T Holsworth & L Nicola, 1993 | 5.8 | ||||||
8 |
The Unforgiven
FA: David Lussier | 5.12+ | ||||||
9 | Jules Crevasse Climb | 5.6 | ||||||
Glacier Slabs | ||||||||
11 |
Clean Corner
FA: D Mack, 1993 | 5.11c | ||||||
12 |
Leaning Crack
FA: M Hladik, 1993 | 5.11b/c | ||||||
13 |
Stephanie's First Ride
FA: M Hladik, 1993 | 5.11b | 2 | |||||
14 |
Two Bits, Two Knives and a Gun
Very run out, not recommended. FA: D Mack & T Thurston, 1993 | 5.9 R | 2, 1 | |||||
15 |
The Stroll
mixed FA: A Jones & T Jones, 1993 | 5.8 | 100m, 2 | |||||
Grizzly Slab | ||||||||
17 |
Unnamed
mixed FA: S Kurth & C Kurth, 1997 | 5.7 | ||||||
18 |
Trade Winds
FA: P Corbett & S Hughes, 1997 | 5.7 | 2 | |||||
19 |
Cloud Burst
mixed FA: P Corbett & and friends, 1997 | 5.10a | 48m, 2 | |||||
20 |
Khmer Rouge Connection
mixed
FA: P Corbett & S Kurth, 1996 | 5.10a | ||||||
21 |
Holiday in Sambodia
FA: D Mack & and friends, 1993 | 5.10a R | 85m, 3 | |||||
22 |
Right Choice
FA: M Hladik & D Mack, 1993 | 5.9 | ||||||
23 |
Skating Away
FA: P Corbett, 1998 | 5.11c | ||||||
24 |
Midnight Express
FA: P Corbett & S Hughes, 1993 | 5.10 |
1.4.4. Helheim 16 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Arrampicata sportiva, Con corda dall'alto e altri stili
Lat / Long: 49.696138, -117.592663
avvicinamento
Trail access is at approximately (49.69611, -117.59289) on the south side of Bannock FSR. (On the road to 'Mt Gimli')
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
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1 |
Hela Monster project
Closed project | |||||
2 |
White Rabbit
Top rope using anchor of 'Down The Rabbit Hole'. | 5.9 | ||||
3 | Down The Rabbit Hole | 5.10b | ||||
4 |
Black Rabbit
Top rope using anchor of 'Down The Rabbit Hole'. | 5.10 | ||||
5 |
Bill, John and Lisa
FA: Daren Tremaine, 2016 | 5.10c | ||||
6 |
BJL Direct
Highball boulder or toprope using the anchor of 'Bill, John and Lisa'. FA: Daren Tremaine, 2016 | V3 | ||||
7 |
At Precisely 12 o’clock
FA: Daren Tremaine, 2016 | 5.12a | ||||
8 |
Helgrindr
FA: Marcus Norman, 2017 | 5.13a | ||||
9 |
The Quick
FA: Daren Tremaine, 2017 | 5.12+ | ||||
10 |
Brown Fox
FA: Daren Tremaine, 2016 | 5.12a | ||||
11 |
Jumped Over
FA: Daren Tremaine, 2016 | 5.11d | ||||
12 |
The Lazy Dog
FA: Jason Hartley, 2015 | 5.10b | ||||
13 |
In Buckle Boots
FA: Jason Hartley, 2018 | 5.11a | ||||
14 |
The Fuzzy Bucket
Tracciata: Ryan Johnstone, Gary Parkstrom & Daren Tremaine FA: Ryan Johnstone, 2015 | 5.11b | ||||
15 |
Sediba Left
FA: Daren Tremaine, 2017 | 5.11a | ||||
16 |
Hey Yo! Sediba Man
FA: Daren Tremaine, 2016 | 5.10c |
1.4.5. Boulder Creek 2 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Tutti Arrampicata trad
Lat / Long: 49.592586, -117.776844
avvicinamento
From Little Slocan FSR head west onto Boulder Creek Rd then park around (49.590396, -117.762346). Follow the faint trail up to the wall (may be marked with flagging tape). Could take up to two hours.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Thin Air
mixed Double ropes recommended. FA: D Mack & Pete Corbett | 5.10d | 5 | |||
2 |
Laundry Chute
"Run out, dirty, and forgettable", not reccomended. FA: Pete Corbett |
1.5. Woodbury 27 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Arrampicata sportiva e Arrampicata trad
Lat / Long: 49.803683, -116.918021
descrizione
East facing crag above woodbury with great views of mountains, especially Mt Loki across the lake. Mostly sports routes up to 3 pitches in length
limitazioni per l'accesso
The access road is a rough logging road, it can be done, but is slow going if you have low clearance.
avvicinamento
From Nelson take Hwy 31 towards Kaslo, about 2km north of Woodbury Resort take the access road on the West side of the road (49.80850, -116.90314), signs for Kokannee Park. Follow this winding dirt road up for about 5km, stay right at 1.3km up the road (49.79846, -116.90187), right at 2km (49.79831, -116.90581), then left at 3km (:parking;, 49.80300, -116.90936) and 4km (49.80832, -116.91399). Then park at the grassy clearing just past the rock cairns (49.80123, -116.91916).
Take the climbers trail at the cairns up to the crag, about 15 minutes, 0.5km. This will lead you to Goat Head Wall.
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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Sticky Fingers WallThis area is used for high-angle rope rescue training, this is why there are multiple extra anchors at the top of the wall. | ||||||||
2 |
Sticky Fingers 1
FA: S Evers & B Walker, 1999 | 5.6 | 2 | |||||
3 |
Sticky Fingers 2
FA: S Evers & B Walker, 1999 | 5.7 | 3 | |||||
4 |
That's It
FA: S Evers & B Walker, 1999 | 5.6 | ||||||
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Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
The Goat Head WallFirst area you see from the access trail. | ||||||||
6 |
Goat Head Soup
FA: S Evers & B Walker, 2000 | 5.11a | 60m, 3 | |||||
7 |
Goat Head Variation
Variation to Pitch 2 of 'Goat Head Soup'. Ends after this pitch. FA: S Evers & B Walker, 2000 | 5.7 | 8m | |||||
8 |
Emotional Rescue and Flowers
FA: S Evers, 1999 | 5.8 | ||||||
9 |
Big Hits
FA: S Evers & B Walker, 1999 | 5.10a - c | 59m, 3 | |||||
10 |
Black and Blue
FA: S Evers & B Walker, 1999 | 5.11d | ||||||
11 |
Start Me Up
FA: S Evers & B Walker, 1999 | 5.10b | 3 | |||||
12 |
Dirty Work
FA: S Evers & B Walker, 1999 | 5.10b | ||||||
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Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
13 |
Between the Buttons
Right trending route that shares anchors with next 2 climbs FA: S Evers & B Walker, 1999 | 5.10a | 15m, 6 | |||||
14 |
★ Lichengitis
Middle route of 3 , straight up past prominent nose half way up FA: Dave Lussier, 2014 | 5.10c | 15m, 6 | |||||
15 |
★★ Let It Bleed
Right hand route of three sharing common anchors FA: S Evers & B Walkers, 1999 | 5.10c | 15m | |||||
16 |
Lovely Lady Liss
Bouldery start in corner with awkward moves above ledges. Trends hard right to shared anchor with UD FA: S Evers & B Walker, 1999 | 5.10c | 20m, 7 | |||||
17 |
★★ Upside-down / Upside down
Straight up line to anchors 3m left of chimney FA: M Hiadik, 1999 | 5.10d | 15m | |||||
The Yellow WallThis tall face is distinct due to its yellow and white colour. | ||||||||
19 |
Risky Business
Just right of the chimney FA: S Tasker & A Rollin, 2013 | 5.11a | 25m | |||||
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Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
20 |
Game Trail
Up into right facing corner passing a bolt FA: A Kristiansen & A Green, 2007 | 5.10c | 30m | |||||
21 |
Dance, Dance Revolution
A bolted right running diagonal rail leading to steeper climbing above FA: B Parson & S Senecal, 2013 | 5.10c | 25m, 9 | |||||
22 |
Storm Rider
Starts at dead fir. Fixed draw on route FA: Dave Lussier, 2014 | 5.12b | 20m, 6 | |||||
23 | Sky Traveller Project | 5.13+ | ||||||
24 |
★★★ Salsa Dancing / Salsa Dance
Up into shallow right facing corner that slopes left. A rusty stud 1m above ground at start FA: Dave Lussier, 2007 | 5.11d | 30m, 9 | |||||
25 |
★★ The Last Waltz
1m right of 'Salsa Dancing' up face and flake through cruxy roof FA: S Tasker & JT Croston, 2013 | 5.11c | 30m, 7 | |||||
26 |
All Night Dance Party
FA: S Tasker & JT Croston, 2013 | 5.11b | 23m, 6 | |||||
27 |
Project
Tracciata: Dave Lussier | |||||||
Loki's Pillar WallFar right side of the wall | ||||||||
29 |
Equinox
Alternate first pitch to 'Loki's Pillar' FA: Dave Lussier & C Tresher, 2006 | 5.10b | ||||||
30 |
Loki's Pillar
FA: Dave Lussier, I De Zwart & S Tasker, 2007 | 5.11c | 55m, 3 | |||||
31 |
Baldr's Bain
Alternate route after the 2nd pitch of 'Loki's Pillar' FA: S Tasker & JT Croston, 2012 | 35m |
1.5.1. Goat wall 0 routes in Unknown
descrizione
The wall to the left of the cliff splitting chimney. The track mets the cliff here
1.5.2. Yellow wall 0 routes in Unknown
1.6. Better Than Nothing 22 routes in Crag
- Summary:
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Per lo più Arrampicata sportiva
Lat / Long: 49.115040, -117.802394
avvicinamento
Take Hwy 3B just north of Red Mountain, turn east onto Mann road, then right onto Mayers Rd. Follow this to the end (continue down the rough road if you can). You'll find the crag on the left at (49.114991, -117.802359).
Route | Grade | Style | Selected ascents | |||||
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Left Wall | ||||||||
2 |
Chain of Fools
FA: B Coulter & K Robine, 2006 | 5.9 | ||||||
3 |
ECBTN
FA: K Robine, J Hall, I Cox & S Steeves, 2003 | 5.10a | ||||||
4 |
Jumpstart
FA: K Robine, J Hall & Q Castillo, 2003 | 5.10d | ||||||
5 |
Snakebite
FA: K Robine, J Hall & B McLean, 2002 | 5.11a | ||||||
6 |
Ian's Route
FA: Ian Cox, 2003 | 5.11c | ||||||
7 |
Snake Charmer
FA: B Coulter, 2003 | 5.10a | ||||||
8 |
Boulter
FA: B Coulter, S Metcalf, S Steeves, M Johnson & K Copeland, 2003 | 5.9 | ||||||
9 |
Ambidextrous
FA: B Coulter & S Metcalf, 2003 | 5.9 | ||||||
Centre Wall | ||||||||
11 |
By the Light of the Moon
FA: J Hall, M Johns, C Hall & K Robine, 2002 | 5.6 | ||||||
12 |
Lichen It
FA: K Robine, M Johns & J Hall, 2002 | 5.8 | ||||||
13 |
Natural Way
FA: K Robine & M Hill, 2002 | 5.9 | ||||||
14 |
Trad Direct
FA: K Robine & S Steeves, 2002 | 5.10a | ||||||
15 |
Tetris
FA: K Robine, M Johns & G Kormany, 2002 | 5.10a | ||||||
16 |
T-rex Troubles
FA: M Davis, 2014 | 5.11c | ||||||
17 |
Tetrimper
FA: K Robine & G Kormany, 2002 | 5.11a | ||||||
Right Wall | ||||||||
19 |
Certainly Better Than Nothing
FA: K Robine & G Kormany, 2002 | 5.10a | ||||||
20 |
Tendinitis
FA: M Davis, 2014 | 5.10a | ||||||
21 |
Big Cams
FA: K Robine & G Kormany, 2002 | 5.4 | ||||||
22 |
Way Better Than Nothing
FA: K Robine & G Kormany, 2002 | 5.9 | ||||||
23 |
The Purple Carabiner Comes Through
FA: J Hall, M Grant & K Robine, 2002 | 5.10a | ||||||
24 |
Out of Gas
FA: K Robine, J Hall & M Grant, 2002 | 5.10b | ||||||
25 |
Short People Have More Fun
FA: K Robine & G Kormany, 2002 | 5.9 |