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wbw
Trad climber
'cross the great divide
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Topic Author's Original Post - Jun 13, 2013 - 10:36am PT
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For anyone that knows the layout of Squamish, I was wondering if a person happened to acquire a sailboat in say, western WA, and the skills to navigate such a thing (or a friend that has the skills and boat), is it feasible to get around without a car? (Assuming we don't go lost at sea before arriving to Squamish.)
I've never been to Squamish, but the theory is stay on the boat as near as possible to the climbing, and get to the climbs without a car. Is this the realm of fantasy?
Thanks.
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wbw
Trad climber
'cross the great divide
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 13, 2013 - 11:03am PT
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What about the part about getting around to the various crags at Squamish from a boat base camp, without a car? Is that part also reasonable?
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Jay Hack
Trad climber
Detroit, Michigan
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Jun 13, 2013 - 11:08am PT
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I've had friends in the past sail from Bellingham to Squamish and climb. It is very reasonable. Just a bit more walking really.
Have a great trip!
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supafly
Trad climber
vancouver, bc
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Jun 13, 2013 - 11:10am PT
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There is a dock in Squamish so you would need to pay whatever mooring fees there, otherwise you'd need to find a way from your boat to shore each morning and evening.
But yes the climbing is close enough to Howe Sound, a bicycle might help.
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browniephoto
climber
bc
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Jun 13, 2013 - 01:15pm PT
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bring bikes and you will be winning
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Big Mike
Trad climber
BC
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Jun 13, 2013 - 02:27pm PT
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You could also easily do some Fa's on the sea cliffs with a setup like that!
There is lots of climbing well within walking distance from town, very bikable and of you were feeling really lazy, a cab to the chief would be fairly inexpensive.
Sounds like a killer trip!
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Winter
climber
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Jun 13, 2013 - 02:30pm PT
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I've got a good climber buddy who lives on a sailboat in Squamish. Really sweet set up - a bike will definitely help. A quick sail in Howe Sound is a great way to finish up a day of climbing granite walls.
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guido
Trad climber
Santa Cruz/New Zealand/South Pacific
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Jun 13, 2013 - 03:30pm PT
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Oh boy, Squamish here we come!
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Dr. Christ
Mountain climber
State of Mine
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Jun 13, 2013 - 03:34pm PT
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Several folks didn't have cars or bikes when I was there, but they were camped at the campground. I lent a few of them my bike to get into town for supplies. I suspect it is even better now with the new Olympic class highway.
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wbw
Trad climber
'cross the great divide
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 13, 2013 - 09:06pm PT
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Thanks a bunch for the info folks. Got three weeks starting in July, and am really psyched to accomplish my 25 year goal of climbing at Squamish. Getting there by boat just seems like a cool thing to do.
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bmacd
Trad climber
100% Canadian
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Jun 13, 2013 - 09:15pm PT
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It will be critical to Pre-arrange moorage before you depart as there is zero availability. Contact the Squamish Harbour master or the Squamish Yacht Club or Blue Heron marina.
Just tossing the hook in the harbour is possible between the Blue Heron and the yacht club, as long as a lot of other boats are not doing the same.
Right now, free Dockspace appears to be nonexistent, but summer time sublet may be possible
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