Rock ClimbingSquamish Rocks

If you’re on this page you already know Squamish is one of the worlds top rock climbing destinations. This is largely due to the deliciously sticky granite that is found all over town. Most famous of course is the Stawamus Chief, the second largest granite monolith in the world with enough routes to keep anyone busy for years. Here routes range from casual scrambles to 5.14 test pieces. Add this to the countless legendary boulders around town and you literally have a climbing paradise.
It’s safe to say that if you’re just starting out, or have been at it for years; you’ll find something to satisfy your rock climbing needs.

Squamish Bouldering — © MyPlanet 360°

Your first stop will be to pick up a guide book at the Adventure Centre just off the highway. From there you can decide if you’ll want a personal guide or not, as well as where all the access points are. The main ones would be the Apron parking lot on the highway and the Smoke Bluff Park just down from the Adventure Centre on Loggers Lane. Generally, the climbs near the town of Squamish are cracks and slabs on monolithic chunks of granite, while north of Squamish sport climbing predominates on more metamorphosed rock.

As for peak crowds; the busiest months for climbers in Squamish are April to October but like anything, if there have been a couple days of sun; it’s all good to go.
Like any adventure, the local shops are your go-to for hands on advice, gear, and information you’ll need to make the most of your trip.

Cool Links:

Find a Climbing Partner for Squamish

Squamish Access Society

Climbers Access Society of BC

Squamish Climbing.com

Climbers Access Society of BC