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seynes
Feb 5, 2002, 5:02 PM
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Hey,
me and my bf want to go climbing in Canada in July. We were thinking of going to Sguamish, but we don't have a car. Is it possible to get to (or near) the climbing area's by bus or train?
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paulc
Feb 5, 2002, 6:37 PM
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You can take either the train or the bus up there. Depending when you are coming up here and schedules and where you want to climb etc, I may be able to give you a lift on the weekends. I try to get out every weekend and once during the week, but that all depends on what is happening.
Lots of climbers take the regular bus to N Van and then hitch up there. Most climbers/mountainbikers will pick up a fellow soul if they have room.
Paul
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krustyklimber
Feb 5, 2002, 7:35 PM
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Yeah, I would try the train, I sat and belayed my partner for a long aid pitch(7hrs) and I saw a couple different passenger lines go by below me. One of them is the Banff Mountain Express, a beautiful old restored passenger train (I saw a show on PBS.) but it is probably terribly expensive. Check with a travel agent for other trains. The highway to Squamish is very twisted and steep and would make a long and miserable busride, in my opinion I think the train is a great idea, or hooking up with a ride from as far as Seattle is totaly possible. Best of luck!
Jeff
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timhinck
Feb 5, 2002, 7:37 PM
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My friends and I are flying into Vancouver in June to climb. You can take a Greyhound Bus from the airport to the crag for just 8 dollars. That's probably your best bet. That info comes from the great guidebook "Squamish Select".
peace,
tim
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