murraysovereign Posted June 17, 2004 Posted June 17, 2004 There are problems arising with respect to the Hwy 99 improvements north of Squamish. Specifically, the area now being worked on is directly above some of the more popular climbs (Star Chek, for instance) in Cheakamus Canyon, and there is considerable danger of rockfall from the blasting and earth-moving operations along the roadway above. While there are no plans to officially close the area, common sense would dictate that people avoid the area until the worst of the work is completed (last blasting is scheduled for mid August). CASBC issued the following last night: Sea-to-Sky Highway : Culliton-Cheakamus Work on the Culliton-Cheakamus section of the highway continues, and should be finished in autumn 2004. Climbers using the Conroy Creek forest service road should comply with all posted restrictions on use of the road and the parking area. They may be closed during the week (including evenings), due to blasting, storage, and use by heavy machinery. If so, please park where permitted off the highway, and walk from there. Make sure workers know you're there, do what you're asked, be polite, and don't get in the way. The road may be open on weekends, though it may be rough, and there are restrictions at the parking area. If you climb anywhere in the Culliton-Cheakamus project area, there are significant public safety concerns, at all times. The risks include blasting and heavy equipment use, as well as the nuisance value to crews of having to manage sometimes uncooperative climbers while work is underway. If you are climbing anywhere in the work section, or nearby, please obey all posted restrictions, and heed what workers ask. Those big, freshly blasted rocks didn't land near the Gorge, the Gym, Rehab Project, and Sport Temple by chance. There are frequent short daytime/weekday closures in the Culliton-Cheakamus section, and many evening and night time closures - check for updates at 1-877-472-3399, or at www.seaktoskyimprovements.ca. Much but not all of the blasting occurs at night - evening climbing at Chek this summer is not a smart idea. Quote
dbb Posted June 17, 2004 Posted June 17, 2004 Those big, freshly blasted rocks didn't land near the Gorge, the Gym, Rehab Project, and Sport Temple by chance. Who will be the first to develop all these SICK new boulder problems??? They should add WARNING: New boulders may be unstable... bring extra pads and spotters Quote
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