Jeff_Savoie Posted February 23, 2002 Share Posted February 23, 2002 I don't know if this is the right place for this question but here goes. Has anyone done the last two pitches of the aid route University Wall, on the Chief, in Squamish B.C.. I'd like some beta, I heard some horror story of a long hooking traverse with only scary old bolts for protection. Any help would be appreciated.Thanks, Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt.Caveman Posted February 23, 2002 Share Posted February 23, 2002 Is the route called UNiversity wall? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yos Posted February 23, 2002 Share Posted February 23, 2002 Never done the route but all pitches are said to go at C1. Give me a yell if you need a partner, I've had University Wall on my tick list for quite a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPS Posted February 25, 2002 Share Posted February 25, 2002 My partner and his girl did this route and reported the last pitch to be crappy old bolts spaced too far apart to aid without a cheater stick. The other option is to free it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dru Posted February 25, 2002 Share Posted February 25, 2002 quote: Originally posted by danielpatricksmith: The other option is to free it. 11d. There is a photo of Hamish Faser freeing this pitch in the Squamish guidebook if you want to try and absorb beta from the picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted February 25, 2002 Share Posted February 25, 2002 Anyone have any info on U-Wall during or shortly after rain? Is it protected, do the cracks drip, does it run like a raging torent? I usually save aid for non-free climbing days so I'm used to wet as long as it's not too crazy. I've been trying to get up there myself, so send me a note if you need a partner (or a third?). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fern Posted February 25, 2002 Share Posted February 25, 2002 the roof just below The Tree will do the chinese water torture down the back of your neck for most of the second pitch. The vegetation up there soaks up a lot of water too, so it takes a few dry days before the dripping stops. It's still climbable, but no way would you stay dry. Also you get no sun, so it can be pretty chilly. Watch out for rock and ice fall in that area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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