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Re: Trip Beta: Squamish

Marmaris — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 07:01:00 -0000

I started to prefer bouldering as it brought up my level of excitement. I would love to try bouldering there. So far the only places I've done it is in upstate New York, Maine, Vermont, and Colorado

Re: Trip Beta: Squamish

Camp Jobs New York — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:13:28 -0000

- I may not have the time to travel full-time as much as I'd like to, but from what i'm reading here, you are definitely utilizing the time you spend on this venture.
- I used to climb a lot, but I started to prefer bouldering as it brought up my level of excitement. I would love to try bouldering there. So far the only places I've done it is in upstate New York, Maine, Vermont, and Colorado.
- I would like to add that on top of a tarp and cord, that it would be a good idea to have a small 2000 watt generator handy: Especially when you're walking to your site.
- I personally like having my own meals with me. It takes away from the whole experience by venturing into local eateries unless I'm on the tail-end of my trip (where I'd be dying for a few pints and get deliriously fed and knackered). Yet again I'm a big believer that if you can haul it, bringing one's own cooler full of tasty hops is worthwhile.

Re: Trip Beta: Squamish

WasatchGirl — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 17:20:46 -0000

Thanks Melissa. Great to see you blog as well. Yippee for the climbing bloggers!

James, thanks for swinging by!

Best.
Rachel

Re: Trip Beta: Squamish

James88 — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 20:58:02 -0000

Hi, I found your blog on this new directory of WordPress Blogs at blackhatbootcamp.com/listofwordpressblogs. I dont know how your blog came up, must have been a typo, i duno. Anyways, I just clicked it and here I am. Your blog looks good. Have a nice day. James.

Re: Trip Beta: Squamish

melissa — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:04:50 -0000

Hi Rach!

I found your blog, and I'm happy because I'm bored at work :)

Hope your trip to Joe's was awesome, can't wait to read about it.

xo
melissa

Re: Trip Beta: Squamish

WasatchGirl — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 11:08:53 -0000

Thanks for the extra beta, Shaft. It is greatly appreciated.

Re: Trip Beta: Squamish

Shaft — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 14:40:30 -0000

What a great, unforgettable trip. I thought I would add a couple of comments in no particular order:

- Out of bounds camping is possible but problematic and could easily be illegal. Don't be surprised if a bear gets a whiff of your yummy ramen and decides to investigate. In that case there is always the Walmart alternative.
- Bring mosquito coils and/or repellent no matter what. The coils were helpful when cragging, especially at Checkamus.
- Definitely bring a tarp or two and enough parachute type cord to rig a shelter especially if you are staying in the campground for an extended period of time. (Thank you Captain Obvious.)
- Beer was outrageously expensive. Think $17 for a six-pack of Molson tallboy cans. Wine was much more reasonably priced.
- If you pass through Boise on your way, stock up at the Boise Co-op. If you are from out of town you get a free 30-day membership, be sure to mention this at the register. Awesome beer selection and fresh food abounds.
- No fires are allowed at the Chief campground.
- If you head to Whistler, be prepared for typical ski-resort prices.
- Don't weave in and out of lanes and cut cars off in the line at the border - it was way satisfying to see a person exhibiting this type of behavior get directed aside for a search at customs.
- A fun day of bouldering can be had by heading north to Pemberton.
- The rivers to the north of Squamish are absolutely beautiful, I would probably bring my old fly rod next time. Licenses (like everything else) were expensive though.
- Next time one goal will be The Ultimate Everything on the Chief.