Climbers Access Society Of BC

Squamish Mountain Festival ,Presented by ArcTeryx, Trail Day

for Squamish

written by Eric Goodwin

Along with the Squamish Access Society, CASBC will be performing some trail/crag work at Rogue's Gallery. The belay stances and trails have fallen into disrepair and need some TLC. We are looking for volunteers! The plan is to meet at the Squamish Adventure Center at 800AM to carpool up to the crags. There will be some great prizes and good fun, so come on out and give a little back. Please email us if you are planning on attending so we can have an idea on numbers. Look forward to seeing you!

Saturday, August 15 - meet at the Squamish Adventure Centre
What: Squamish Mountain Festival Trail Day, Sponsored by MEC
When: 8am to 4pm Saturday August 15th 2009
Where: Meet at the Squamish Adventure Center; car pool up to rogues gallery climbing area for base building and trail delineation; (additional venues possible depending on turnout)

This is a great way to contribute some time to maintain access to the Squamish area crags, please come out and help.

Details
*Bring appropriate clothing, footwear and gloves for trail work; bring your own lunch & drink (snacks and drink refills available on-sight courtesy MEC)
*Tools and supplies provided by SAS. If you bring your own tools, please mark them.
*Volly loot give-away at the end of the work

All Chief routes now open

for Chief

written by Peter Winter

The Peregrine falcon closure has been lifted for all routes on the Chief.

Grand Wall Route Closed

for Chief

written by Peter Winter

The Grand Wall route is closed from the TOP of the Split Pillar to Bellygood ledge for Peregrine Falcon nesting. Remember, the Chief is in a Provincial Park, so your cooperation is appreciated.

See www.squamishaccess.ca for more info.

Skaha - keeping the neighbours happy.

for Okanagan

written by Howie Richardson

The volume of traffic on the access road to the Skaha parking lot has inevitably produced some negative comment from locals in the area.

The problems have an easy remedy and that is to act in a considerate manner when driving that road .

DRIVE SLOWLY TO MINIMIZE DUST, WASHBOARD ON THE DIRT ROAD, AND THE RISK OF ACCIDENTS.

In particular watch out for the locals that walk their dogs up that road.

Skaha Car Park extension

for Okanagan

written by Howie Richardson

The last two long weekends at Skaha were rather hectic but the way climbers dealt with the narrow road and minimal parking was amazing.

The minimal parking is soon to be a non-issue as work is under way on the extension car park, which is slightly above and to the NE of the existing one, and is expected to be paved by June 26th.