Squamish Climbing

The Granite Capital of Canada

About Squamish

Squamish is world-renowned for its high-quality granite, offering over 3,000 routes ranging from beginner-friendly crags to elite-level sport climbing and legendary multi-pitch lines. Whether you're looking for the technical slabs of the Apron, the steep cracks of the Grand Wall, or the accessible bouldering in the forest, Squamish has it all.

Quick Info

  • Rock Type: Granite
  • Best Season: April to October
  • Climbing Styles: Trad, Sport, Bouldering
  • Accessibility: Excellent (many areas within 5-15 min walk)

Logistics

  • Parking: Smoke Bluffs, Stawamus Chief, and Murrin Park lots.
  • Camping: Stawamus Chief Provincial Park, Mamquam River Campground.
  • Supplies: Climb On, Valhalla Pure, and local grocery stores in town.

Must-Climb Routes

Apron Strings (5.10a)

Smoke Bluffs | Trad

A classic two-pitch crack climb that is a rite of passage for Squamish climbers.

Grand Wall (5.11a)

The Chief | Trad/Aid

The most iconic multi-pitch route in Canada. 10 pitches of incredible granite climbing.

Star Chek (5.9)

Cheakamus Canyon | Sport

Stunning position over the Cheakamus River. One of the best moderate sport routes in BC.

Local Resources

  • Squamish Access Society: Working to keep climbing areas open and accessible.
  • Squamish Select: The definitive guidebook for the area.
  • Sea to Sky Gondola: Access to high-alpine hiking and climbing.