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Squamish Rock
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Number of people |
Short Day | Full Day | Grade IV | Aid |
| 1 person | $258 | $298 | $348 | $348 |
| 2 people | $148 | $178 | $198 | $198 |
The routes below are only some examples of climbs that we can guide for you. Call us if you are not sure which route you would like to do or if you have a climb in mind and it is not listed below.
Easier Routes: 5.7 - 5.8
Diedre 5.7 - 7 pitches (Short Day)
This classic climb is the most popular route on the Apron and perhaps
all of Squamish. A few pitches of easy slabs deposits you at the
base of a stunning corner. Then it is up the corner for four pitches
of delightful low angle laybacking. The angle eases towards the
top except for the 'sting in the tail', the exit move onto Broadway
Ledge and the top of the Apron.
Cost 1 person $258- 2 people $148 each
Due to the popularity of this climb, there can sometimes be a wait behind
other climbing parties that can mean a longer time on the climb.
It is recommended that you have an early starting time to avoid
delays. (7am is usual and preferable)
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Diedre by moonlight 5.7 - 7 pitches (Short Day)
Wanting to avoid the ever-present crowds on this popular route?
A night-time ascent is a both challenging and stunningly different
way to ascend the Apron.
Cost
1 person $258
2 people $148 each
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Banana Peel 5.7 - 7 pitches (Short Day)
An excellent moderate climb with few difficulties consisting mainly
of the trademark Apron granite slab climbing.
Cost
1 person $258
2 people $148 each
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Calculus Crack 5.8 - 3 pitches (Short Day)
Recently rediscovered and cleaned, this crack provides excellent
training ground for your crack climbing technique.
Cost
1 person $258
2 people $148 each
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Merci Me 5.8 - 2 pitches (Short Day)
This is a delightful climb up a picturesque dyke ending below the
big roofs on the Grand Wall. Small finger jugs and edging make this
climb well worthwhile.
Cost
1 person $258
2 people $148 each
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Star Chek 5.8 - 4 pitches (Short Day)
With the Cheakamus River roaring beneath you, this route is probably
the most photogenic climb in the Squamish/Whistler area (so bring
your camera!). This climb is located between Squamish and Whistler
and is a superb climb up a low angled arete rising out of a Cheakamus
River gorge!
Cost
1 person $258
2 people $148 each
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Moderate Routes: 5.9 - 5.10a
Snake 5.9 - 7 pitches (Short Day)
One of the most popular climbs on the Apron with a little something
for everyone including slab moves, delightful corners, a tricky
traverse and some fine laybacking.
Cost
1 person $258
2 people $148 each
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Sparrow 5.9 - 7 pitches (Short Day)
A long time Apron classic that offers a considerable amount of varied
and interesting climbing. Our guides often elect a direct start
via the first pitches of Sickle, the combination makes for a classic
outing.
Cost
1 person $258
2 people $148 each
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St Vitus Dance 5.9 - 4 pitches (Short Day)
A fine climb which offers 3 sustained pitches of hand and fist jamming.
After the initial pitches a pit-stop and top rope of memorial crack
allows great positions and plenty of picture taking.
Cost
1 person $258
2 people $148 each
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Centerfold 10b - 3 pitches (Short Day)
An outstanding and deservedly popular climb. A beautiful mix of
slab and face climbing that offers sustained climbing at the grade.
Cost
1 person $258
2 people $148 each
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Jungle Warfare 5.9+ - 5 pitches (Short Day)
A fun route on one of Squamish's relatively quiet walls. Almost
in the shadow of the north walls, the Squaw has much to offer including
one of the best rappels in Squamish.
Cost
1 person $258
2 people $148 each
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Rock On 10a - 6 pitches Short Day
A real classic! Steep and magnificent is it's line, challenging
and inspiring are its positions. It sports a short crux and a style
of climbing usually found on longer routes
Cost
1 person $258
2 people $148 each
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Split Pillar via Apron Strings and Merci Me 10b - 6 pitches
Short Day
Recently quoted in Climbing Magazine to be the best pitch on the
best rock climb, the Split Pillar is not to be missed. It's a worthwhile
excursion up part of The Grand with rap stations from the top of
the Pillar to the ground.
Cost
1 person $258
2 people $148 each
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Squamish Buttress 10a - approx. 14 pitches (including access
route) Full Day
A quality climb with awesome positioning that takes climbers through
mainly moderate terrain with a superb crux pitch. Also incorporates
a classic Apron route to reach the base of this climb.
Cost
1 person $298
2 people $178 each
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Peasant's Route 10a+ - 6 pitches (Short Day)
Recently revisited and re-cleaned this climb is destined to become
a classic. Surprising corners bring you up six pitches to the base
of a massive steep wall. Mandatory rappels complete the adventure.
Cost
1 person $258
2 people $148 each
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Harder Routes: 5.10b - 5.11a
Angel's Crest 10b - 12 pitches Grade IV
One of the most popular multi-pitch routes of this grade in Squamish,
this climb is more of an adventure than just a climb. It winds its
way up the edge of the Northern Gully and can be quite an expedition
for first timers. Let our guides take the stress of route finding
away from you. This will allow you to focus on the many and varied
climbing styles and moves this climb has to offer.
Cost
1 person $348
2 people $198 each
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Grand Wall 11a - 12 pitches Grade IV
Come and put your hands where history has been. Baldwin and Cooper,
the first ascentionists had the vision, now you can climb the magnificent
granite face that is the Chief. The experience is unforgettable.
Cost
1 person $348
2 people $198 each
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The Great Game + Godforsaken Land 10d - 5 pitches Grade IV
Personally, some of my favorite climbing in Squamish. Clean rock
with awesome positions and much strenuous laybacking and moves that
will have you thinking.
Cost
1 person $348
2 people $198 each
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Cruel Shoes 10d - 6 pitches Grade III
Try out your footwork on this classic free line. Let us manage the
run-outs so you can enjoy the freedom of the movements. A magnificent
steep face climb!
Cost
1 person $348
2 people $198 each
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Borderline 10d - 4 pitches Grade IV
This route promises movement and positions that will have you loving
life. For those wanting a longer day add a top out via the Angels
crest.
Cost
1 person $348
2 people $198 each
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Aid Climbs
Cannabis Wall A3 5.7 - 5 pitches
This line is an excellent climb to step your Aid climbing up a notch.
It has a bit of everything to expand your repertoire of aid climbing
skills.
Cost - $348 per day for 1 person $198 each per day for 2 people
This Aid climb generally requires a full day commitment
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Wrist Twister A3 5.7 - 3 pitches
This climb consists of clean face cracks and delightful exposure.
Hooks, heads and lots of technical moves will challenge and thrill
you.
Cost - $348 per day for 1 person $198 each per day for 2 people
This Aid climb generally requires a full day commitment
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Uncle Ben's A2 10c - 10 pitches
A classic line up the main face of the Chief. With a chance to bivy
overnight with beautiful views of Squamish, this climb will test
your endurance and develop your multi-day wall techniques.
Cost - $348 per day for 1 person $198 each per day for 2 people
This Aid climb generally requires a 2 - 3 day commitment
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Equipment List
You will need a UIAA approved harness and helmet and a pair of climbing shoes for these climbs. If you do not have access to these things, we can supply them.
Keeping in mind that you will have to climb with what you bring, the following items are suggested. You may decide to leave a few things in the car, but it helps to plan for weather etc.
Sturdy running/walking shoes (for approach & descent)
Water bottle (1 litre min)
Lunch/snacks
Sunglasses/Sunscreen
Layers of clothing/Rain jacket
Camera/film
Grading Systems
Throughout the world there are different methods of grading
rock climbs. The grading system we have used on this website is
the decimal system, as used across North America. Technical rock
climbs are graded on a numerical scale from the easiest at 5.0.
Grades from 5.10 upward are further subdivided into a, b, c, and
d. The average person is capable of climb somewhere between 5.6
- 5.8 on their first day. Indoor climbers should remember that outdoor
climbing is somewhat different and they will probably want to start
a couple of grades easier than they can do in the gym
We have applied the use of the "+" meaning that on a 5.9+ route most of the climbing is no harder than 5.9 but there are one or two short sections of harder climbing. In these cases our guides have many tricks to help you through, should you find the + section too difficult.
The grading system we have applied for our Aid climbs is the standard A1 - A5. A1 traditionally means good placements and lots of them using mainly typical climbing gear. This ranges through with A4 requiring considerable experience using all the modern modified gear, route finding and possible bad rock with potentially big falls.
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