"Valleycliffe Heights" (VCH) is another addition of Sport climbing to the crumpit woods area, located 20 min up hill from Powerhouse springs FSR Jason R. and Tess 2016/2017/2018 Morning Sun - lower left...middle-shade...upper right- filtered Sun Turn down Powerhouse Spring FSR off of Mamquam fsr, head down hill, after road veers right you will see a wet land on your right side, just pass this you will see a large boulder 10m off road on your left, 0.6 km from Mamquam FSR. park here (this is the "classic rock" boulder field) HEad North through the boulders in the woods, trail meanders through the classic rock boulders last boulder will be on your right (classic slab) and trail will continue left, winding up hill once at top of hill the trail leads along side a very large boulder,. Parkland Crag will come into view through the trees 15 min, hike to right past Parkland continuing up hill, trail will continue around the bottom of small cliff that is wet or waterfall most of the yr, trail will take you to far left end of cliff, cliff conitnues right going around massive fir tree(please protect) to all centre right routes. - 15-25m Valleycliff Heights sits above the Powerhouse springs FSR. PLEASE BE AWARE NEWLY DEVELOPED AREA although developers try to dislodge all loose rock rock becomes loose over time what was once solid today may not be tomorow. You are responsible for your own safety. STRONGLY ADVISE THE USE OF HELMETS.. when Stick clip is recommened it is a serious recomendation as some first bolts are very high (for good reason). Not the best place for children. Please pack out what you bring in. It's a beautiful area. Once approaching Valleycliffe Heights the first routes seen will be on your left. Two routes side by side off large ledge. left to right 1. 5.11b bress friends - Start on arette, crips, jugs, a sloper and vertical...everything you could ask
for.(t.e & J.R) 2. 5.11c Squampton Sticker on a Rolls Royce- Lead up featured wal to a roof with good holds, vertical to finish.(j.r& T.E) The next set of routes are on the roof to the right 3. 5.12D ElitPISSt...The first route on roof as you approach cliff its distinct as it follows a thin featured seem that Heads straight up steepest part of the roof. (J.R) 4. OPEN PROJECT - fully bolted but never climbed 5. 5.12c The Sheriffs Vag Start in broken stepped rock at base of roof, head right steeply towards orange colored rock and giant "rest horn". good holds till there then steep difficult crux, easier climbing once you pull roof. Great fun overhanging route. Belayer has some good photo vantage points. ( J.R.&T.E.) 6.5.12a Middle Aged Maddness "DANGER, stick clip start just right of bress Friends,move onto giant horn then big move to sloper continue climbing to top, some bolts are hard to see but rest assured they are there. (J.R&T.E) 7. 5.12a Old and the Ugly "DANGER, stick clip scramble up choss for first bolt then make your way up left to big rail, after second bolt dino for a good jug. remains difficult to top, one bolt is hidden over lip, chains to right after last bolt (J.R & T.E)
The next set of routes start off the ledge, trail passes around large fir tree to get to base I wouldn't try to scramble up to ledge super choss nothing was cleaned off that. 8. 5.12a DouchBags or Underdogs "Danger" STICK CLIP FIRST BOLT Start in corner off ledge, leading up fun holds, route steepins and holds get smaller before pulling a final roof. (J.R ) 9. 5.12b Land of Leggings and Loafers - "Danger"STICK CLIP FIRST BOLT. Difficult start to a big jug, to hard steep finish.(j.r) 10. 5.12b Nocturnal Disruption -STICK CLIP FIRST BOLT. another steep sustained climb. (J.R) 11.5.12b Shots Fired- Follow arete steep technical sustained interesting climbing. A must do! (J.R & T.E)
next set are on a featured shorter face 12. 5.10d Stem or Struggle fun climb in the corner between arete and opposite face,.cool rock. Holds can be sharp. (T.E & J.R) 13. 5.10d Craptastic, Not the best warm up but it will have to do. easier if you move around.
(T.E&J.R) 14. 5.11c Baloney Poney head up to pull little roof search for holds...what was once thought to be a possible good warm up turned out to not be. on the bouldery side. suprisingly sustained. (T.E & J.R)