Name: Crest Creek Climbing Canada Day Long Weekend Trip |
Starts: Fri Jun 30, 2023 |
Return: Mon Jul 03, 2023 |
Registration opens: Sun Feb 26, 2023 |
Event category: Rock Climbing |
Difficulty grade: B5 [?] |
For members only: No |
Screening used: Yes |
Max participants: 4 |
Organizer: Christine Kuhlken ![]() |
Profile info: |
What is your climbing experience?
Can you build and clean anchors?
Can you lead belay?
Do you have rope?
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Objective
The plan is to leave Friday, climb all day Saturday and Sunday, and part of Monday.
How to get there
Crest Creek is on Vancouver Island and can be reached via the Tsawassen and Horseshoe Bay ferry terminals. Crags are approximately a 3 hour drive North from Nanaimo ferry terminal.
Camping
Nearest campground Buttle Lake in Strathcona Provincial Park near Gold River.
Gear
- Rock climbing shoes
- Harness
- Helmet
- Belay device
- Locking/nonlocking carabiners
- Quickdraws or alpine draws
- Anchor building material
- Chalk bag
- Rope
- Guide book
This is not intended as an introduction to climbing. Everyone MUST be able to safely build and clean anchors and give a lead belay.