Skywalker - Shannon Falls
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Skywalker: Squamish Shannon Falls
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Beauty
First ascent
The first two pitches (Forked Flume) Dick Culbert, Mike Warr, 1967. The remaining 3 pitches: Jeremy Frimer & Co 2011
By
Maurizio Oviglia
Length
135 m
Difficulty
5.8
Period
April - September.
Route
Shannon Falls are located about 4 km before Squamish on the right. To the right of the waterfall there is a beautiful slab with various climbs, from semi-sport routes to trad cracks. Skywalker is the most classic outing here, ideal as an introduction to this cliff and this style fo climbing.
Descent
On foot to the right, coasting along the rim of the face. Maps/Bibliography
- Squamish Select by Marc Bourdon.
- Climbers Guide to Squamish by Kevin McLane
- Climb Squamish covers lots of extra information beyond what the guidebook provides to help the travelling climber. It covers all sorts of detailed information regarding routes, travel, accommodation, bear advice etc.
On foot to the right, coasting along the rim of the face. Maps/Bibliography
- Squamish Select by Marc Bourdon.
- Climbers Guide to Squamish by Kevin McLane
- Climb Squamish covers lots of extra information beyond what the guidebook provides to help the travelling climber. It covers all sorts of detailed information regarding routes, travel, accommodation, bear advice etc.
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Beauty
First ascent
The first two pitches (Forked Flume) Dick Culbert, Mike Warr, 1967. The remaining 3 pitches: Jeremy Frimer & Co 2011
By
Maurizio Oviglia
Length
135 m
Difficulty
5.8
Period
April - September.
Route
Routes in the same mountain group
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