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K. (Extension) 4 bolts, project. Warning: Ground-fall potential. Ponderosa Pine and Interior Douglas Fir biogeoclimatic

Check before you climb that the bees haven't returned! Shares the first 3 bolts with the next route. Note: this may be reached from the north via a very rough track (known as the Shortcut shortcut) that splits off to the right as you approach Shortcut Cliff and Behemoth from the north end. The finish is reported to be "spicy". A fixed line may be installed here in the future. Enjoy yourself and watch your footing around the rock climber's belaying ropes. The other files are in their usual locations, but here is quick access to the NRC Toporama Map. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

A. Speaking of maps; this chapter, as with the latest Three Blind Mice missive, provides a secondary format of map to compliment the Google Earth and GPS files. B. Also available as a PDF e-book or take advantage of our bundle and save offer where you can get both print and ebook for a discounted price. D. Fun and Games* 11b 7 bolts. (See guidebook.) Brian Bendig 2022-03-26. A nice slightly overhanging crux leads to a ledge and a rest before a cryptic and technical finish. B. Follow South Main all the way out of town, watching for signs which will direct you to the Skaha Bluffs climbing area. Instead of leading this chapter with the usual map overview, I've substituted a Skaha Bluffs snapshot looking south/southeast. Bolted Chris Harp FA Laura Harp 2020/05. Project. Direct Start ** to Jolly Roger, 10+ 4 bolts to ledge. A difficult on-sight! Stick clip the very high first fixed chain from the giant detached flake that is in front of the base of the buttress. * DR-Daylight Robbery, CA Castle Anthrax (see guidebook); R Rap route to the valley floor (20 m).

Get a Move On*** 12a 13 bolts 30 m. Rick Leslie 2020/11/4. A bit reachy. Author: Marc Bourdon

Enjoy the hike / climb, and tip your hat to the many volunteers who made this all possible.

Start as for H and climb bolted arte, finishing on face to L. Winston's Choice-Mortal Combat*** (link-up) 12a 21 QD's 50 m. From WC anchor head R to join MC. There are currently 3 routes and two projects. Stick clip the first bolt. It goes a long way toward making sense of the area if viewed in tandem with the static maps presented here.

D. *Balcony Seats** 11c 8 bolts. Climb first 3 bolts of Anteus and then

Required fields are marked *. (See guidebook.). Mostly 5.10 climbing. *F. The Consultant** 11d 10 bolts 20 m. Casey Green 2022-03-02. Rob Birtles FA Rick Leslie 2018/08.

The fixed draws on the first half of this routewere installed to make cleaning the pitch easier and to help with rope management. The recreation area highlighted in this chapter is bordered on the south by Gillies Cr., as it flows down to Skaha Lake, by the Terasen gas line service road to the north, mountainous wilderness on it's eastern flank and Skaha Lake to the west. Fun climbing on good rock. They will likely become quite testy if you step on their gear - and for good reason, they are literally depending on it to spare their lives! of the City of Penticton, and is part of an overall conservation area consisting of approximately 485ha of generally rugged terrain. A. The next 3 climbs start where the approach trail from the N first meets the rock. Right of Mucho Gusto is a short overhanging buttress which features several routes and projects. Special thanks to Dick Cannings for the use of his image; click to enlarge. Be aware that the Skaha Bluffs southern access routes do not offer anything in the way of mountain bike or equestrian trail access; this area is rock climbing and hiking terrain only. FA Pat Heney 2021-10-23 D' Major League* 12c. Rolf Rybak 2021/08/26. Getting there: From the Peach by Lake Okanagan in downtown Penticton, travel south along Winnipeg St. to Eckhardt Ave. Shares first 3 bolts with Merkava. The Stage) is a nice looking, 16 m high, cliff above small terrace on the S end of the main cliff. Power and Grace 13b 15 bolts 30 m. Starts just R of corner at L end of face. *H. Nicked** 11d 9 bolts 18 m. Not actually nicked, but gifted to Nick by Rolf.

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Long, left- leaning crack/seam with fixed draws. C. Dawn Giovanni** 11b 8 clips. A technical crux to start followed by several steep sustained 10+ sections between good rests. C. Arete 5.8 6 bolts 15 m. Windy Wall is located just around the corner from Windy Point. Starts just L of Antaeus. Overall a more difficult and sustained climb than its neighbour to the left. The obvious right leaning crack line. E. Project Merchant of VenGneiss 10d/11a 6 bolts. Powerful crux at roof leads to 5.8 ramble up the corner to the anchor. (first 3 now equipped with fixed draws).

*J. (Direct Start: open project.) and provide public access to the existing Skaha Bluffs, whose cliffs are internationally recognized for their excellent rock climbing. Slow to dry. Between Corporate Bladder and Autumn Gold. A. Slab 5.5 4 bolts 10 m. Face to right hand crack line. Breaks out L at bolt 5 of Merkava; 7 more (but spacious) bolts and demanding footwork lead to chained anchor. In zones above the canyon floors however, recreationalists will enjoy accurate GPS tracks and panoramic views of the Okanagan Valley, the City of . Skaha Bluffs contains over 1,000 single pitch face climbs and boasts a warm, dry climate that provides predictable conditions in a user-friendly provincial park. Interesting climbing with a taxing finish. A tricky read.

Climb through blocky overlaps and join Icarus just below crux. The Pump House is just above and to the left (3 or 4 minutes from parking). Stick clip 2nd bolt recommended. Between Go Here and Tony the Tiger.

School of Rock: A Rock Fest** 11a 7 Bolts. Using the CTRL key in conjunction with your left mouse button and / or / the scroll-wheel will allow you to pan / tilt / zoom the downloaded Google Earth files. that are of Prep Pat Heney & Mason Tessier. There is a broad terrace at the base of the face which gradually narrows as you go north. B. Strange Rover** 11a 8 bolts. 316 pages, 5.875 wide by 8.25 tall, Your email address will not be published. L slanting line a few m R of Merkava.

Robin Arens, Christopher Murray-Schlitt. *n. Extended Stay 12d 15 bolts 30 m. Start on ledges 3 m right of Power and Grace. conservation concern. *E.Jangelaphobia** 12- 11 bolts 25m. FA Simon Wyvill 2021-06-09. Note: This is not a good place for unattended young children or unleashed dogs as there is a vertical drop-off to the valley floor 25 m below the terrace. Jon Jones, FA Rick Leslie 2021-09-26. You will be turning left onto Smythe Drive. B. Icarus*** 35m, 19 bolts. There are 2 new routes on the L wing of the main cliff, just L of Finger Licking Good: Right of this is the central face of Shortcut Cliff, which features several sub-parallel left-leaning diagonal crack lines. Bouldery moves past the fixed draw then a romp to the top. Those who venture into this amazing area need to be keenly aware that the maps provided in this text are a loose approximation of the actual trails. Bolt 2 is quite high above the first bolt, so be careful. G. The Great Solitude*** 12a 12 bolts 27 m. Casey Green 2021-03-06.

C. Fred** 10+, 6 bolts. Crystal Visions*** 12- 11bolts 23m. C. Socioloner*** 11d 9 bolts. Prep. Jon Jones 2021/09/20. D. Little League** 11+ 9 bolts. Brian Bendig 2021-03-03. H. Project 11 bolts. A. Yabba Dabba Do** 10+, 8 bolts. Youric Gourdeau. I. John Pogson 2017.

The crux is short (and difficult if you are too). Penticton and Skaha Lake. A bit of a one-move-wonder turning the overlap, which will feel harder if you are short. CAUTION: There is an abandoned bees' nest near the anchor of this route. The moment that I enter its 80m high gneissic halls I find myself immersed in some kind of primeval time-warp. *M.Mighty Mite ** 11b 6 bolts 13m. Jason Chinchen 2021/03. (The 11a finish is unchanged.). The Bluffs and land adjacent to the east and southeast flank will soon comprise the Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park. The usual Google Earth header map - looking up from the south can be found here. All of the newest crags are included in this guide as well as valuable traveling information for climbers coming from afar. Over the past few years, BC Parks has constructed two parking areas, provided signage for the main access trail to the climbing area and installed sealed vault pit toilets and several information kiosks. (See guidebook. *D. Give the People What They Want*** 11b 13 bolts 23 m. Jon Jones 2021-10-19. Instead of leading this chapter with the usual map overview, I've substituted a Skaha Bluffs snapshot looking south/southeast. This Ain't No Daycare** 12b 7 bolts. Can also be accessed from the valley floor at the S end of the main Behemoth buttress. Jon Jones 2021/08/29. Andrew Ashley 2019/07. A. * Indicates new, or substantial changes, since previous update (2021-03-20).

D. It Ain't What It's Cracked Up To Be ** 11c 5 bolts. Rick Leslie 2021/03/20. 5 bolt extension of Little League. C. Slap and Tickle** 5.9 8 bolts. *G. Christmas Present*** 11+ 10 bolts 20 m. Face to left hand crack line. Three short, easy beginner routes have been built at the left (south) end of the cliff. C. 60 Years On*** 11a 13 bolts 24 m. Jon Jones 2021-03-08. Yahtzee 5.7,8 bolts. Hang a left onto Kinney, then a nearly immediate right onto South Main St. It is located on the southeast perimeter Note: There is a rap anchor at the N end of the ledge from which you can reach the valley floor to access the main Behemoth buttress. The trails are far too extreme for bike or horse, and most of the hiking within the Skaha Bluffs recreational area is of intermediate to advanced difficulty. n. It's a First* 10c. G. Cam Girl 10a Trad. 2021/03. P2 is outstanding. bolts. Stellar!!

These partners collaborated to acquire private land in order to protect it's ecological value Just to the right, a 4th class (and very exposed) step down leads to a somewhat wider but quite rubbly ledge where the next two routes share a common start at the base of a prominent and appealing right-facing corner/crack. Brian Bendig 2021-03-03.

Take 15 QD's. projects in progress (G and H) that take the prominent left- leaning diagonal lines. Quickdraw Publications | Outdoor guidebooks, To edit this sidebar, go to admin backend's. Remember that all maps on this website are 'click to enlarge', including this chapter's header / lead image. In the spring and fall, Skaha is one of Western Canadas best places to rock climb! Those of you seeking to explore the area's rock climbing will be interested in Howie Richardson's excellent 'Skaha Rock Climbs' publication (ISBN 0968247296) as well as perusing files in the 'downloads' section at the Skaha Bluffs website; http://skaha.org. Above, sustained 12- climbing leads to a steep and powerful crux. With an 80 m rope you can lower back to the WC anchor.

This is the line of cliffs that you pass on your right just before you reach Behemoth Main cliff when you approach from the north. Just right of here is a VERY loose chimney/crack system - it has been climbed but the perp wishes to remain anonymous and has removed the bolts. C. It Ain't Over 'Til It's Over*** 12c 7 bolts. This is especially true within the floors of the canyons. The Bluffs also host a critical Bighorn Sheep ram range and is a key segment of their north-south migration corridor. At the time of writing, a few med size cams (or a 15 ft stick clipper) are required to protect the5.10 crack at the start. A. The physical layout of the Skaha Bluffs are unique in BC, in that it contains numerous long, steep canyons running north-south, many of which are cleared and passable to hikers and climbers. Rolf Rybak, FA Nick Korvin 2021-09-19. FA: Tom Freebairn (P1, P2); Allan Massin (P3) 2020/09. See Below: Short But Sweet* 5.7 6 bolts 15m. To get to the next group of climbs, traverse R around the corner (very exposed) to the narrow and precarious continuation of the ledge. Project A few m L of Squamish Delight. The Skaha Bluffs have always fascinated me. It Ain't What You Think** 12a 5 bolts. B.

Just around the corner from here at the extreme R end of the main cliff is a huge cleft: Just right of this is a light coloured face with two enticing left-leaning lines. Alex Preissl 2021-05-17. 4 bolt warm up that starts a few m L of Icarus and climbs face to an anchor below and left of its 7th bolt. Note: CA Castle Anthrax: grade change from 10a to 10+ due to a hold breaking off on the traverse R near the top. L-R: A. Follow the diagonal break up and left to a large ledge and then climb the groove/crack system at its left end. Yet another stellar climb. Damn Right* 5.9+ 6 bolts 15m. Be very careful when driving up Smythe, as the road is narrow and folks often descend it with reckless abandon Low: 495| Francois Bergeron and Bernie MacGillivary 2021-05-18.Start as for the previous route (GTPWTW) but clip the right-hand line of bolts. Extended August 2021). Deanna Zator, Thomas Brossard. A project started by Rolf (who now wishes that he had persisted with it!) Those of you who, like myself, grew up with "the bluish-green maps" as your back country guide, will find this map to be a familiar face. Eight fixed chains to first anchor then 6 bolts to top. F. Antaeus*** 12d 10 (glue-in) bolts 30 m. Hugh Lenny and Sean Dougherty FA Hugh Lenny 1999/04. The Flint Stone** 12-, 7 bolts. Stick clip the second bolt.

Skaha Climbing is a comprehensive guide to the cliffs in Pentictons Skaha Bluffs and is an essential tool for climbers living in BC, Alberta and Washington. The starts of these routes are reported to be "stout" and "bouldery". n. Space Commander*** 13b 12 bolts 28m. Seeps after rain. H. Shipshape 13a 10 bolts 27 m. Bolted Casey Green. When you experience the area, you'll know what I mean. Gladius*** 3 pitches (10c,11b,10c) 56 m. Bolted Allan Massin. Despite numerous attempts to record accurate tracks with a variety of the latest-greatest GPS recording devices, signal degradation through canyon wall reflection has conspired to limit the accompanying tracks to what might best be described as "more or less accurate". A'. G. Ascending to Uranus *** 12c 11 (?) Jon Jones 2021-12-01. Note: A hold has broken off in the crux section so the route may now be harder. That said, the area is not that expansive, and those equipped with a quality printout of this chapter's map, or a smartphone and the accompanying GPS / Google Earth tracks, should be able to navigate around the area with confidence. Start 4m R of the L edge of the cliff. Corner 5.7 5 bolts 12 m. B. A Bit on the Side* 10a 5 bolts. branch right. E. Footsie* 11a 7 bolts. (Andrew Ashley, FA Joshhua L'Heureux 2019/08. Jon Jones 2022-03-26. Jon Jones 2021-12-01.

The Proscenium (a.k.a. Brent Nixon 2021-09-23. 2021/03. Shares anchor with I. 1. Two rap stations have been installed at the back of the bench above these routes to make setting up top ropes safer. I. Movin' on Up*** 12b 13 bolts 28m. Easiest approach is by continuing S from Reilly Rock and then contouring around the southern end of Behemoth. Bad Religion*** 11b 10 bolts. Stick-clip the first bolt from the giant detached flake mentioned above.. This section of the face has been dubbed "ONS Junior Market" by the routes' developer.

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