SQUAMISH CLIMBERS FESTIVAL

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SQUAMISH CLIMBERS FESTIVAL

The 4th annual Squamish Climbers Festival will be on 6th – 7th July 2001. Events:

 July 6th (Friday): Slide show by Ed Cooper, who with Jim Baldwin made the first ascent of the Grand Wall in 1961, 40 years ago. There will be other speakers spanning the decades from then until now, featuring first ascents at Squamish and notable ascents by Squamish climbers around the world. Howe Sound Inn and Brewing Company (a.k.a. brew pub), 37801 Cleveland Avenue, 8:00 PM, $10 food and drink not included.

 July 7th (Saturday): Guided tours of the Little Smoke Bluffs and to the base of the Grand Wall. Climbing wall at Squamish Station.

 July 7th: Climbing workshops by local instructors and guides. Gear placement, movement skills, self-rescue, and aid climbing. Meet at the Little Smoke Bluffs parking lot at 9:00 AM.

 July 7th: 40th anniversary celebration. Guest of honour Ed Cooper, and other climbing pioneers. Including a barbeque and beer garden hosted by the Squamish Lions Club, music, door prizes, and awards. Meet old friends, eat and drink, have fun. Totem Hall, first left turn after and just north of the Apron. $10 admission, plus food and drink. A group photograph of all involved in any first ascent or first free ascent at Squamish will be taken at 8:00 sharp.

Tickets for each evening can be purchased at Valhalla Pure Outfitters in Squamish Station, at Climb On Equipment in the Chief Plaza, or at the door. For additional information contact Kris Wild at (604) 815-8637 or wildrockadventures@yahoo.com.

 

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Shameless plug - i'm going to be doing a 15 minute slide show Friday night at the Brew pub if you all can make it up from washington by then.