bstach Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I am looking for suggestions for good places to take kids - ages 6-12. In other words, has a good collection of 5.4-5.6 climbs, maybe a few 5.7-5.8s and a safe area to loiter at the base. Off the top of my head: -Sugar Loaf (been there, done that) -Call It a Day (Smoke Bluffs) A few places I have heard, but I am unsure of: -Respiration Rock - where can I get a topo for this? -New area above Lumberland - a few weekends ago I ran into a Squamish local who goes by the name 'heavy' and he mentioned some new kid-friendly routes have been cleaned here. Anyone know of this crag and where I could get a topo for it? Whatever happened to the supposed kids area between Penny Lane and Neat and Cool that never seemed to materialize? Muchas gracias Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
genepires Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) central area of burger and fries if you can stand the crowds. and the broken beer bottles. there is a good place in murrin park too. I am not near a guidebook right now but it is right below some power lines. walk up directly from the parking lot a short distance. Very good beginner cracks. maybe 5 routes in the same area. Edited May 31, 2013 by genepires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstach Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 central area of burger and fries if you can stand the crowds. and the broken beer bottles. there is a good place in murrin park too. I am not near a guidebook right now but it is right below some power lines. walk up directly from the parking lot a short distance. Very good beginner cracks. maybe 5 routes in the same area. Thanks Gene. The area you are thinking of is the Sugar Loaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmace Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 New area above Lumberland - a few weekends ago I ran into a Squamish local who goes by the name 'heavy' and he mentioned some new kid-friendly routes have been cleaned here. Anyone know of this crag and where I could get a topo for it? Bolted to a tree at lumberland, if I walk by this weekend I will snap a shot for you. otherwise just PM hevy on squamishclimbing.com I saw the topo on the tree at the far right of the crag up the trail a bit, its obvious. Respiration Rock - where can I get a topo for this? Not sure, but you wont need one, short easy routes you can walk up and set a TR, like really short. Some easy ones at Funarama as well. Whatever happened to the supposed kids area between Penny Lane and Neat and Cool that never seemed to materialize? Yup its there, maybe a topo at the visitor sign right next to it, not sure though. otherwise just PM hevy on squamishclimbing.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Other than that, Call it a Day and the slab that faces the north end of Funarama are other good bets, as is Jug Slab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstach Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Other than that, Call it a Day and the slab that faces the north end of Funarama are other good bets, as is Jug Slab. Where is jug slab? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Jug Slab is on the same level as Fatty Bolger but westwards towards the parking lot. Four short bolted routes 5.6 to 5.8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstach Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 if I walk by this weekend I will snap a shot for you. I'll be there on Saturday. If you see a guy in a red helmet surrounded by a gaggle of kids, say hi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_warfield Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 I always recommend a call or visit to the local guide or mountain shop in any area you visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmace Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Jug Slab is on the same level as Fatty Bolger but westwards towards the parking lot. Four short bolted routes 5.6 to 5.8 Thats not part of the private property closure area? Havent been that way in a while Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-spotter Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 It's under the power line so it should be accessible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason4 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I was up yesterday climbing at Lumberland and got on a couple of the new routes on the wall that was cleaned last fall. They range from 5.5 to 5.9 with a mix of bolts and trad. It really is pretty kid friendly and the walk around is easy if you want to drop a top rope in there. I thought that the first route I climbed was a bit awkward and my GF thought it was delightfully awkward. The kids area seems to have developed pretty well and is always crowded with strollers and climbing classes so it seems to be serving it's purpose. Good luck and have fun with the kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted June 5, 2013 Share Posted June 5, 2013 the charlotte's web area around Chekamus is pretty good for kiddos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bstach Posted June 6, 2013 Author Share Posted June 6, 2013 I went to 2nd Avenue on Saturday and it is indeed a good area for kids with lots of moderate climbing and bolted anchors. I took a photo of the topos - not too meaningful unless you are standing in front of the crag, but gives you an idea of what is there. The climb up the dyke is particularly aesthetic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuMR Posted June 7, 2013 Share Posted June 7, 2013 Nice!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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