Settled up against British Columbia’s Howe Sound, the tiny city of Squamish is home to fifteen thousand residents, most of who are climbers, skiers, windsufers, scuba divers or mountain bikers. The reason that this little hamlet draws so many adventurous people is clear. The town is nestled in a deep gorge, with massive granite crags, steep slopes carpeted in fir trees and snowcapped mountains on one side and a vast windy ocean inlet on the other.
Squamish is sea to sky country. Mountains and cliff-faces literally blast-up steeply out of the water, through every ecological zone until their craggy summits cut into the sky. The views are absolutely breathtaking, and the climbing throughout the region is world class.
Squamish climbing is noted for its variety. There are hundreds of single-pitch climbs that offer everything from gentle slabs to moderate face climbing, from deep cracks for every ability level to over-hung forearm busters. But Squamish is not just known for its short climbs. Indeed, the area is renowned for its multi-pitch climbing. This is a perfect place to learn multi-pitch technique. Especially since the views up high are absolutely outstanding.
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