Jump to content

[TR] The Grand Wall, The Chief, Squamish - 6/7/2014


Recommended Posts

Trip: The Grand Wall, The Chief, Squamish -

 

Date: 6/7/2014

 

Trip Report:

The first recorded rock climbs on The Chief were done in the late 50’s, but it was not until 1961 that the Grand Wall was finally climbed by Jim Baldwin and Ed Cooper in an epic 40 day siege. Since then, the Grand Wall has become THE route on the Chief. It has is all: perfect rock, great setting, runout slab, stellar crack, strenuous laybacking, delicate face, and many variations. I first climbed The Grand Wall in May 2007 with my friend Ross, and finally got a chance to climb it again seven years in June 2014 with my friends Tobias Tillemans, Jessica Todd, and Geoff Georges (as two rope teams).

 

I've posted a full trip report on my website here:

http://www.stephabegg.com/home/tripreports/britishcolumbia/grandwall

 

Some random photos:

 

Overlay:

899771.jpg

 

Tobias starting up the runout slabs to get to the vertical climbing above.

14370235092_e759c9ff47_b.jpg

 

Jessica making the final rather committing traverse step to the anchor. It's often a bit wet here.

14371702995_932a51520f_b.jpg

 

Geoff nearing the top of the Split Pillar.

14185133510_680fcdf0ab_b.jpg

 

Geoff nearing the top of the Sword pitch. This is the technical crux pitch of the route and great climbing.

14391879703_70cffc2075_b.jpg

 

Jessica leading the bolt ladder just above the Sword. Having fun!

14370777704_2bba86f0d5_b.jpg

 

Tobias on Perry's Layback. Although short, this is probably the most strenuous pitch of the route, especially since it occurs high on the route. The bolts are quite welcome here since otherwise you'd need a few #5 cams...

14348604256_d8b642782c_b.jpg

 

The final bit to the top!

14370220912_bb7d31562c_b.jpg

 

The spicy Bellygood Ledge walk-off.

14371686245_055cb20607_b.jpg

 

Edited by Steph_Abegg
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • Replies 6
  • Created
  • Last Reply

Top Posters In This Topic

Hi Steph, Great seeing your groups on the route. Ray and I were the roped team ahead of Tabalis. Looks like you had a great outing in Squamish. Have a great season on the rock this year! Thanks for the company on the route :)

Looked like you guys had a good day on the route too! It was nice meeting you guys, maybe see you again some day on the rock.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.




×
×
  • Create New...