Climbers' Access Society of BC

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Climbers' Access Society of BC The Access Society represents everyone who supports public access to the cliffs and mountains of B.C., and conservation of them. It was founded in 1995.

The Access Society represents everyone who supports public access to the cliffs and mountains of B.C., and the conservation of them. We encourage anyone who supports our goals, particularly all climbers and mountaineers, to become involved, and support our work. Become a member, make a donation, learn about the issues, encourage your friends to get involved, and volunteer! The Access Society works on issues such as:
- Management of parks, and of public lands outside parks.
- Real and perceived environmental impacts, and their management.
- Access to undeveloped private land, and related legal issues.
- Conflicting recreational, commercial and industrial users.
- Arbitrary or unreasonable use fees.
- Ensuring that those supporting public access to our mountains and cliffs are represented by a single, effective, inclusive body - the Access Society.

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PSA from Squamish
07/09/2025

PSA from Squamish

July 16th Update: Area is now open

BC Parks Update:
Due to the presence of a food-conditioned bear, a temporary closure of the North Wall and Grand Wall bouldering areas has been put in place, effective July 9 to 16 inclusive. This closure is intended to give the bear some space and a chance to move on, and to ensure the continued public safety and protection of natural park values.

Impacted areas include:

North Wall closures are from bouldering areas “Action Man” to “Close to home” from 0.0 km on the Mamquam FSR to 1.4 km. The Slhanay Trail will remain open at this time but we ask visitors to use caution.

Grand Wall boulders are closed from bouldering areas from “Titanic south” to the “Apron Descent Trail” (south side of the Apron). The Apron Trail will remain open as a through trail only (no stopping).

All visitors are required to securely store all attractants. Store all food and scented items in a vehicle, hard-sided trailer, or bear-proof locker. Visitors failing to ensure they keep attractants secure may be evicted from the park and issued a violation ticket under the BC Wildlife Act. Securely storing attractants is the best way to help keep visitors and bears safe.

https://bcparks.ca/stawamus-chief-park/

Images from Squamish Bouldering, courtesy Marc Bourdon and Quickdraw Publications

07/09/2025

July 16th Update: Area is now open

BC Parks Update:
Due to the presence of a food-conditioned bear, a temporary closure of the North Wall and Grand Wall bouldering areas has been put in place, effective July 9 to 16 inclusive. This closure is intended to give the bear some space and a chance to move on, and to ensure the continued public safety and protection of natural park values.

Impacted areas include:

North Wall closures are from bouldering areas “Action Man” to “Close to home” from 0.0 km on the Mamquam FSR to 1.4 km. The Slhanay Trail will remain open at this time but we ask visitors to use caution.

Grand Wall boulders are closed from bouldering areas from “Titanic south” to the “Apron Descent Trail” (south side of the Apron). The Apron Trail will remain open as a through trail only (no stopping).

All visitors are required to securely store all attractants. Store all food and scented items in a vehicle, hard-sided trailer, or bear-proof locker. Visitors failing to ensure they keep attractants secure may be evicted from the park and issued a violation ticket under the BC Wildlife Act. Securely storing attractants is the best way to help keep visitors and bears safe.

https://bcparks.ca/stawamus-chief-park/

Images from Squamish Bouldering, courtesy Marc Bourdon and Quickdraw Publications

Address

Records Office/1381 Charles Place
Victoria, BC
V8P5M6

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 2pm
Tuesday 11am - 2pm
Wednesday 11am - 2pm
Thursday 11am - 2pm
Friday 11am - 2pm

Telephone

+12505892251

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