Climb the Chief in Squamish



Season
April – October; summer is peak season
Nearest city
Vancouver, BC is a one-hour drive south
Duration
1 day
Skill level
Intermediate to advanced
Summit the iconic Stawamus Chief in Squamish, B.C.
Under the instruction of a certified ACMG guide, check one of the world’s largest granite monoliths off your climbing bucket list. Towering an imposing 2,300 feet above Squamish and Howe Sound, “The Chief” draws in climbers from all over the world every year. With hundreds of routes to choose from and tons of variety— runout slabs, splitter cracks, bolted face climbs and long, exciting multi-pitches — the Chief’s reputation is well-earned. Take your place among the greats and conquer this world-class mountain.
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Trip Highlights
If you’re willing to put in the work on The Chief’s seemingly endless, perfect granite, you’ll be rewarded with incredible views of the surrounding Coast Mountains and Howe Sound. Routes start at 5.7 and only go up from there. On this full-day on the rocks, your guide will plan the day according to your objectives, selecting the perfect route to suit you. So whether you want two pitches or twelve, interesting slab or stellar crack climbs, you’re in luck. The hardest part is choosing which one to tackle first.