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Unfortunately its going to be a lot harder to get to the Brew area this year. Black Mount Logging removed a 20 m long bridge over Roe Creek last week. The VOC... and Federation of Mountain Clubs have been discussing this access issue with Recreation Sites and Trails BC, the District Manager and the Black Mount for a few months. Unfortunately we couldn't convince them to keep the old bridge there. There is a possibility of having a new bridge built but a lot of work is needed to get funding. See more

I just posted Bryan Sexauer's new topo for Ocean's Wall on the Free Topos page of the Quickdraw Publications website (look for it under the heading "Sea Cliffs"). Bryan posted this to the Squamish Rock Climbing page the other day and it looks like the new routes are a great addition to an already unique area. He provides good information about the water approach and landing situation, which is key to visiting this area. This seems like a worthy cliff to keep on your radar for the colder season. Thanks for the work, Bryan! https://quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

Hello fellow climbers. Hopefully you are enjoying the last of this fine fall weather! While we know that many tens of thousands of Canadians are financially suf...fering during this pandemic we have also seen the amount of recreational pursuits going up in a huge way across our province. Many of you are travelling between communities and working from off-sites in order to maximize this situation. Great idea if you can swing it. Have you considered making a donation to the communities that support your sport? SCARS set up an Anchor replacement fund last fall. To date we have only received 7 donations (3 this year) totaling $385. We know that there are 3300 members on this page and hundreds of you have visited the Skaha Bluffs this year. If you are unable to bolt or replace anchors yourself, please consider donating to this fund. Placing and replacing hardware on routes is a very time consuming process. Don't expect the financial cost to fall on the volunteer as well. $25 can cover the cost of an anchor. Give back a little; either with your volunteer time or a donation. Thanks! See more

There's a new version of the Squamish Select (4th Edition) updates document on the website. It contains information on a bunch of new routes at Paradise that have gone up since the guidebook went to print. https://quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

I just uploaded two new topos to the Free Topos page of the website: An update for Seal Cove (Murrin Park) and The Hideout (Cheakamus Canyon). Also, I've been updating the guidebook supplements for Squamish Select and Squamish Hiking fairly regularly due to lots of changes and activity. Find these documents at the top of the Free Topos page: https://quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

Skaha and surrounding areas are closed for climbing, no foreseeable opening date.

I just posted a new version of the Squamish Hiking guidebook update document under the "Guidebooks" heading on the Free Topos page of the website. This document has important road and access updates for some of the more popular hikes in the corridor. If you see anything missing or incorrect, please let me know. https://quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

As a follow-up to the previous post, Nick McNutt has sent us a mini-guide to some boulder problems at the new Shannon Springs Wall. It looks like it's worth bringing a crashpad along with your rack! Download the guide on the Free Topos page under the Shannon Falls heading: https://quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

A big thanks to Nick McNutt for sending us a topo for his new crag, Shannon Springs Wall, which is located just north of Shannon Falls. Nick brings a great work ethic to his route development and the 5.5-5.10+ gear and bolt lines at this wall are getting rave reviews. Look for the topo under the Shannon Falls heading on the Free Topos page of the website. https://quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

The day has finally arrived! I've turned on website ordering for the new Squamish Select (4th Edition) guidebook since the shipment is set to hit our warehouse in Squamish tomorrow, June 10th. Print and e-book ordering is available, but if you want a discount on the e-book you have to bundle it with the print guide (choose "bundle and save") and order it directly off our website. Either way, you can avoid the shipping charge if you choose to pick up your copy in Squamish. I hope you all enjoy the new book and a big thanks to everyone who helped! https://quickdrawpublications.com/product/squamish-select-4/

Thanks to Chris Phillips for sending us a topo for "Covid Crag", the wall adjacent to the south end of the Wonderland mountain bike trail. Although this cliff had been climbed on in the past, it had never been documented. If anyone has prior information, please let us know. Chris has done a nice job of renovating some of the decaying routes. The rock on the upper half of this cliff is awesome - you've got to see it to understand... Look for the topo under the Garibaldi Estates heading on the Free Topos page. https://quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

Thanks to Dylan Smith for sending me a topo of a new bouldering area he developed at Furry Creek recently, the Rainy Day Boulders. Download it from the Free Topos page of the website.

A big thanks to Kris Wild for sending through information on his new Apron route, Born Again (10b). This full-height route is one of the best protected 5.10s on the Apron and is bound to be popular. It wasn't ready in time for the new edition of Squamish Select, but we've mocked up a topo based on the page it would have been on. Download the Born Again topo from the Chief section of the Free Topos page: https://quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

I just posted a topo to the Free Topos page of the website for the new Golden Gate crag behind Slhanay and located off the Shannon Creek Branch FSR (the backside road to the gondola). This crag hosts a number of quality, short 5.10 multi-pitch climbs in a peaceful, scenic setting - the reviews so far have been excellent. Thanks to Toby Foord-Kelcey for preparing the topo and sharing it and a big thanks to Harry Young for creating, yet again, another high quality Squamish climbing venue. What a machine! Look for the topo under the "Shannon Falls" heading. https://quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

Check out this new climbing film, which premiers Friday, April 17th: https://vimff.org/pretty-strong-online/

I just posted a new version of the Squamish Hiking guidebook update document. It contains the latest information on the driving conditions to Seed Peak, which are currently very good. Click on the "Download Update" link on the Squamish Hiking guidebook page to see the latest document. https://quickdrawpublications.com/product/squamish-hiking/

As a follow-up to the previous post about the new Squamish Select guide, I'll be participating in a Q & A session on Tuesday, April 14th between 10:00 am and noon. If you have specific questions about the book or more general questions about guidebook production, go to the following link and register in this new, private Squamish climbing Facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/groups/562158987735114/

A big thanks to Chris Small for sending us a topo for his new crag, Splitsville, at Murrin Park. A huge amount of work went into developing this amazing wall of splitter cracks in the forest by the Petgill Lake trail. Read more about it on the topo and enjoy the routes! Look for Splitsville under the Murrin Park heading on the Free Topos page: https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

For those that are interested, the new (fourth) edition of Squamish Select is complete and has been sent to the printers. Due to delays caused by the pandemic, I expect to have it in early June, but I'll post updates if that timeline changes. Once the book's arrival is imminent, I'll activate sales on the website so people can pre-order the print guide or purchase the e-book version. The new book is 500 pages, up from 370 in the third edition - there is a ton of new stuff to do! These are strange times, to be sure, but hopefully this new book will get people super psyched to get back out there once the restrictions have been lifted. Thanks to all the people who helped me on this two-year journey. Your input, editing and encouragement was invaluable.

I just posted an updated Squamish Hiking Updates document to the guidebook page on the website. This contains the latest information on the Tunnel Bluffs parking restriction. I'll update it as new information comes in. https://quickdrawpublications.com/product/squamish-hiking/

A big thanks to Steve Wiens for sending us a topo of his latest bouldering area, The Forgotten Boulders, in the North Walls of the Chief. This new zone is close to the Sheriff's Badge trail and has a good concentration of problems. Look for it under the "Chief" heading of the Free Topos page: https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

Thanks to Scott Stenz for sending us a little topo to some new moderate boulders he developed in the Green River Bastion area up by Whistler. As usual, these problems are friendly with flat, sandy landings. If your'e up that way, check them out! https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

Thanks to Danny Guestrin for sending us a topo for his new route "Deep Impact" above Haley's Comet on the Dog Wall (left of Slhanay). This seven-pitch route has seen a few ascents now and is getting good reviews. As Danny says, "Long splitter cracks, comfortable belay ledges and excellent views make for a great day of rock climbing". Look for the topo under the "Slhanay" heading on the web page: https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

And yet another new crag topo lands in our hands! Thanks to Evan Stevens for sending us a PDF for the Debeck's Hill crag he's been working on. There's a great collection of interesting lines here, a 15-minute walk from the Alice Lake parking lot. Find the topo under the "Garibaldi" heading on the Free Topos page. See you there! https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

Thanks to Jack Fieldhouse for sending us a route list for his new crag Rock of Ages in Cheakamus Canyon. This is a unique wall with some of the most interesting rock north of Squamish. Morning shade, dries fast, what more could you ask for? Grab the list on the Free Topos page of the website: https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

Thanks to Nick McNutt for sending us a topo to a new area he's developed on the backside of the Papoose. Of the 10 pitches or so, there's a standout 5.11 and an excellent two-pitch 5.6 crack. I've posted this to the Free Topos page under Shannon Falls - Papoose Backside. Thanks Nick! https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

Gonzales Heights is a nice new cragging are above Gonzales Creek Wall. It's a bit of a hike, but would be a great place to escape crowds on a weekend morning. The topo for can be found under the Shannon Falls heading on our Free Topos page. Check it out here: https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

A big thanks to Jay Robinson and Tess Egan for establishing Ursa Minor, a new 5.9 multi-pitch sport climb in Cheakamus Canyon. Like Frontside 180, this will no doubt be popular! Find the topo on our Free Topos page: https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

Chris Singer just sent through a new version of the Paradise topo. I've posted it on the Free Topos page under the Brohm Lake heading. It's got details for a new route, Who's the Boss Sea Wasp? (5.12-). Looks like a good one! https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

I just posted a new version of the Squamish Hiking guidebook update. This includes recent information on the access to Echo Lake, which has changed recently. You can find the update document on the Squamish Hiking page of the website: https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/prod/squamish-hiking/

Hopefully good climbing weather arrives soon. Please note North side access is now restricted due to construction by the land owners. No access on the old road ...behind the chain. There are only a few approved trails negotiated and approved by the property owners. The trail under the power lines, the Canoe Trail thru the gully and the higher trail that leads to Kids Cliff and beyond. All trails to climbing are accessed through private property, please be respectful to ensure continued access. We will be posting trail signs and online maps as the weather improves. A big thank you to Trevor and Lorenzo, the property owners for supporting the climbing community. See more

I just posted an update to the Gonzales Creek topo. It includes a new four-pitch 12c, Roll the Dice. Find it here: https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

JD Hare just sent me some topos for a new area he has developed north of Whistler. The "Commuter Crags" are located beside Electric Edge and offer a nice collection of moderate sport climbs. Find the topo under the Whistler heading on the Free Topos page of the website. https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

I just posted a new topo, labelled "South Chek", on the Free Topos page of the Quickdraw website. This topo includes all the routes at Electric Avenue and the bound-to-be-popular, new multi-pitch, Frontside 180. This zone in Cheakamus Canyon features a great collection of face climbs on quality stone, including some truly friendly novice lead options. Thanks to Toby Foord-Kelcey for the topo. Looks like a good weekend to "chek" it out... https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

After a long wait, the new Skaha Climbing guidebooks are finally here! A big thanks to everyone, especially the core Penticton locals, who helped out with this book. As of today, the print, e-book and bundle options are all available on the QDP website. Get ready for a great fall!

I just published a new version of the Squamish Hiking PDF update on the guidebook page of the website. This contains important current information for the driving approach to Seed Peak and Pinecone Burke Provincial Park. https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/prod/squamish-hiking/

I just posted a new version of the Squamish Hiking update document on the QDP website. This update contains some important road access information for the Tricouni Meadows hike. If you are planning on heading up there this summer, please make sure you read it. Click on "Download Update" on the Squamish Hiking page to access the PDF. https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/prod/squamish-hiking/

I just posted two new free topos to the website: Gonzales Creek Wall (Shannon Falls section) and Halley's Comet (Slhanay section). Thanks to Danny Guestrin and David Brayden for the submissions and for the hard work! Halley's Comet looks like an incredibly long and fun crack climb and the Gonzales area is slowly becoming a proper destination. I'm in the process of updating the SQUAMISH SELECT guide so please keep the submissions coming!

I've put together a crude topo for a major new route at Marble Canyon, The Goat (5.9). This is an all-bolts, 19-pitch adventure climb up the Mid Wall. Thanks to Danny O'Farrell for the hard work in developing this route and for providing me with the info to put together this file!

Chris Small just sent me a topo for a new sector at Murrin Park, "Marc Andre's Wall", an area built to commemorate the late Squamish climber, Marc Andrew Leclerc. This crag is the northern end of Cereal Killers and contains the outstanding climb "Marc of Excellence" (5.10c). Look for the topo under the Murrin Park heading on the Free Topos page of our website. www.quickdrawpublications.com

I just added a topo for Valleycliffe Heights in Crumpit Woods to the Free Topos section of the Quickraw website. It's got a bunch of steep 5.12s, very different than the other crags in this zone. Check it out! https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

Chris Singer just sent us an updated topo (May 8th) for the Paradise Valley crag. It can be found under the "Brohm Lake" heading on the Free Topos page of the QDP website. Chris has done a lot of good work at this crag. Enjoy the climbs! https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

I just posted an update for Squamish Hiking on the guidebook page of the website. This includes the latest access problems on the Ashlu Creek FSR, which affect the Sigurd Creek and Pokosha Creek hikes. https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/prod/squamish-hiking/

Chris Small just sent me a topo for a new area at Murrin Park called Cereal Killers. It's adjacent to the south end of Petrifying Wall and has a solid number of new pitches, sport and trad, across a wide grade spread. Might be a good option next week once the weather starts to stabilize and dry up. A big thanks to Chris Small and Jack Fieldhouse for the new routes! Download it from the Murrin Park section of the Free Topos page: https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

Chris Singer just sent me a topo for the Paradise Valley crag and I've posted it under Brohm Lake on the Free Topos page of the Quickdraw website. The bouldering and climbing in Paradise Valley lies within a sensitive area. Please read Chris' document thoroughly if you chose to climb here and treat the area with the respect it deserves. https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

I just added a topo to the website for a new crag at the Smoke Bluffs - Parking Lot Wall. This freshly developed cliff is right by the parking lot. Thanks to Aaron Kristiansen for all the hard work. Looks like lots of sun in the forecast so it might be worth checking out! https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

I just added an updated topo for Parkland to the Free Topos page. Thanks, Tess, for sending it in. Get it while the sun's still shining! https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

Jim Harvey was kind enough to send us the following road report on October 30th: "Did the drive up to the Seed Peak parking today. That road is definitely deteriorating with the alders closing in. Thank God I have an old truck with plenty of scratches. There are two wash-outs on the main road past Crawford Creek both requiring a good 4x4 to get past. We didn't have much time to explore the alpine but it is an awesome area requiring a return trip." This is good information for those wishing to access Seed Peak and Pinecone Burke Provincial Park. It's do-able...for now, anyway. This update is also posted on the Squamish Hiking guidebook page.

I just uploaded a topo for Parkland to the Free Topos page of the website. Parkland is a new crag in the Crumpit Woods zone and should prove to be popular, much like the Playground and Courtyard. Looks like lots of sunny weather coming later this week, so the crag might actually be dry this weekend! https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

Our latest title, Squamish Hiking, made the list of guidebook finalists for this year's Banff Mountain Book Competition! Check this link for a list of categories and other titles in this year's competition. There's some great books up for prizes, including The Push, Tommy Caldwell's excellent memoir, which I recently had the pleasure of reading. https://www.banffcentre.ca/banff-mountain-book-competition

I just added updated topos for Centurion and Western Harlot to the Cheakamus Canyon section of the Free Topos page. I also added a topo for One Hundred Zulu (5.10a), a new route at The Outpost, which is in the same location as the other two. Thanks to Connie Amelunxen for providing the topos and the routes! https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

I just posted a topo for Neverland, a new crag just north of the Smoke Bluffs in Squamish (look for it under Smoke Bluffs on the Free Topos page of the website). The routes at this crag are all bolted and range in character from slabby to vertical and in difficulty from 5.9 to 5.12+. A big thanks to Jack Fieldhouse and friends for all the work! Enjoy the crag everyone and be patient with the download - it's a rather large file... https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

I just posted a new version of the PDF update for Squamish Bouldering, which can be found on the Squamish Bouldering guidebook page. I've also posted a topo for a new route left of Star Chek in Cheakamus Canyon named "Beam Me Up, Scotty!". This topo can be found on the Free Topos page of the website. https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/

I just posted a new version of the Squamish Hiking PDF update based on user feedback. If you notice any errors in the book or changes to the hiking trails, please let us know. The update is found on the guidebook page of the website: https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/prod/squamish-hiking/

Kris Wild has finished his new line on the North Apron, "Long Time No See"! At 5.9 and nine pitches in length, it's sure to be another popular addition. Grab the topo on our Free Topos page and have a great time checking out this new multi-pitch crack! https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

I just posted an update document for the new Squamish Hiking guidebook as well as an updated list of new problems for Squamish Bouldering. Both can be found and downloaded from their respective guidebook sales pages on the Quickdraw website. Look for the "Download Update" link! https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/

Kelly Franz was kind enough to send us this update to the approach beta for Gonzales Creek (the Perfect Wife wall). If you have any desire to climb up there, check this image out. It shows a much more pleasant way of the getting to the approach trail with no bushwhacking!

The Bow Valley Sport - 2nd Edition guidebook will be available in just a few more days. I've opened up the web page for orders - you can choose between the print guide, E-book or a bundle and save option of both. If you place an order now, I'll ship your print copy the day the books arrive at our storage facility. Shoot me a message if you have any questions. https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/pro/bow-valley-sport/

The new Squamish Hiking guidebook will arrive in our warehouse tomorrow. The print guide will be available in local outdoor stores but can also be purchased directly from our website along with the ebook version or as a print-ebook bundle (best value). All on-line orders will be shipped immediately - no delays! https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/prod/squamish-hiking/

We just put the finishing touches on the second edition of Bow Valley Sport and hope to have the books by mid-July, ready for the peak Rockies climbing season. The Echo Canyon section has almost doubled in size and we've added Sunshine Rock near Banff as well as loads of new routes and a bunch of excellent multi-pitches. Watch our Facebook page and website for updates on availability.

What have we been up to this winter? Well, our newest guidebook, Squamish Hiking, will be arriving in late April. This book was in production for a couple of years and documents trails from Horseshoe Bay north to the Callaghan Valley near Whistler. It will be available as a print guide and an e-book - watch this space for updates. Along with Squamish Hiking, we'll have a new shipment of Squamish Bouldering guidebooks available at the same time. Let's hope the sun comes out soon!

A topo for The Trestle in Cheakamus Canyon is now available on our website. This is a great cliff for catching a bit of winter sun, provided there isn't too much snow around! https://www.quickdrawpublications.com/free-topos/

I've got a number of of Whistler posters (Gemstone Bowls - Spanky's Ladder on Blackcomb) for sale that are foam-core mounted. In other words, the posters have a stiff back and are suitable for framing or simply hanging as is. Local pick-up only, 48" wide by 17" tall, $35 each. Would make a nice Christmas gift for that skier/rider in your life!

I just posted a topo for a slab at Murrin Park called "The Garden of Gethsemane". It's by the Welcome to Squamish sign and has a bunch of new climbs.

It has come to our attention that a number of near misses have occurred on Star Chek in the past few years. These are the result of climbers trundling rocks off the top of the climb onto people leading below. For this reason, the top-down approach described in Squamish Select is no longer recommended. Instead, approaching from below is advised. Please download the update PDF for Squamish Select on the guidebook page of the website for more details.

I just added a topo for The Pilot's Lounge near Slhanay to the Free Downloads page of the website. Looks like some quality new routes!

We're happy to announce our newest title, Vancouver Rock Climbing, has made the list of top three guidebook finalists in this year's Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival. Fingers crossed!

I just posted a topo for The Substation, a new crag in Cheakamus Canyon. Check it out! https://www.quickdrawpublications.com//Cheakamus%20-%20Sub