It’s Spring Rock Climbing Season in Western Canada

Rock climbing season kicked off this past weekend in Western Canada with climbers heading to popular areas from the Bow Valley to Squamish. In the Rockies, Kid Got, Guides Rock, Echo Canyon, Bataan, Cougar Creek and Tunnel Mountain were all busy.

Climbers have begun their seasonal migration to the Okanagan Valley for climbing on boulders and at crags from Kelowna down to Pentiction. In Squamish, the Smoke Bluffs and boulders have been busy on dry days for the past few weeks.

Some things to remember for spring climbing: check for ticks, bears are coming out, once solid rock might be loose from winter’s freeze/thaw cycles so wear a helmet, refresh old skills like communication and anchors, don’t leave valuables in the car and don’t leave trash (fruit peels and wrappers) or dog poop at the crag. Have a fun and safe spring!

Beautiful sunny day at Bataan! Bring on summer!! I❤️ spring in the Canadian Rockies. Gemma doing one last pitch, even though she said she was "done climbing" but it looked to good to stop.

A post shared by Michelle Kadatz (@michellekadatz) on Mar 26, 2017 at 5:14pm PDT

Here is another shot of The Hydra project from yesterday. I can't wait to try this again. All I need is some sun… Endless rain again, boooooo. Good thing I am heading south soon! #evolv #climbingrevolution #chalkmatters #newproject #squamishbouldering #petzlgram #bouldering

A post shared by Jamie Finlayson (@jamiefinlayson) on Mar 22, 2017 at 10:36am PDT

Pebble beach fun! Got in another day outside today, still too windy to try my wanna-be proj "skullduggery" which sits at the windiest point on the whole beach. Instead climbed this amazing and committing v3 and a v6/7 called "without a paddle" just down the beach.

A post shared by Staci White (@staci.white) on Mar 23, 2017 at 6:01pm PDT

Heading up A crack! ?Mike Rohs #climbing #yamnuska #highpsychelowtemps

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