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North of Vancouver, there is a legendary
granite monolith that rests at the far reaches of Howe Sound.
I remember the first time I saw it because it was nearly the
death of me.
Rachel and I were navigating the twisting
highway that follows the beautiful shoreline to the town of Squamish.
Coming around a corner, I saw it.
The granite dome in the distance seemed
to bully its surroundings with its size. The Chief, as it is
called, rises 2,000 ft, going from steep slab to overhanging.
Its bulk is divided by deep gullies into roughly four areas with
independent summits. At its feet are many smaller domes and crags.
There is a lifetime of superb climbing here.
I almost veered off the road.
NEW!
Squamish
Lost & Found
Diedre hopefuls
lose their camera after completing the crux! An interesting story
develops in light of these negative results.
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