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Difficulty: Intermediate to advanced (up to 5.10B)
Duration: Full day (10-12 hours)
Approach: Scenic alpine trail to the base of "Permanent Structures"
Season: June - October
Group Size: Maximum of 2 participants per guide
Price: $500 for 1 climber, $325 per person for 2 climbers
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Pitch 1 (5.7, 9 bolts, 35m): Vertical flakes to a spacious belay ledge.
Pitch 2 (5.9, 10 bolts, 33m): Slab climbing with a prominent undercling, stemming, and crimps leading to a comfortable ledge.
Pitch 3 (5.9, 12 bolts, 35m): Positive holds transitioning to a dihedral with excellent stemming.
Pitch 4 (5.10A, 10 bolts, 30m): A left-trending flake leads to an exposed vertical dihedral with committing moves.
Pitch 5 (5.10A, 8 bolts, 25m): Trend right to a steep topout with a mantle and ledge traverse.
Pitch 6 (5.10B, 10 bolts, 25m): Sloping holds, a layback flake, and a committing move around the final roof.
Pitch 7 (5.6, 8 bolts, 30m): Traverse along the arête with good holds on exposed terrain.
Pitch 8 (5.5, 4 bolts, 32m): Ascend the arête with solid holds to the summit.
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Morning: Meet at the trailhead and hike to the base of "Permanent Structures," enjoying views of the surrounding alpine landscape and lakes.
Midday: Tackle all eight pitches of this incredible route, with ample time to enjoy the exposure, technical challenges, and stunning vistas from each belay station.
Afternoon: Rappel the route back to the ground, followed by an optional refreshing swim in an alpine lake before hiking back to the car.
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Included: Guide, climbing ropes, technical equipment, and rappel setup
Not Included: Personal climbing gear (shoes, harness, helmet), food, and transportation
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Fitness Level: High fitness level required for a long approach hike and sustained multi-pitch climbing
Experience Level: Previous multi-pitch climbing experience highly recommended
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After climbing Permanent Structures, you’ll be ready to take on more challenging objectives with confidence. To further your climbing progression, consider our Multipitch Efficiency Skills course to refine transitions and belay techniques for smoother climbs. If you're eager to lead your own climbs, Master the Rack course will give you the knowledge and practice to place gear and lead routes safely. For those inspired to explore new heights, book a guided multi-pitch day in Squamish or return to Mt. Arrowsmith to tackle another classic route like the Time Machine. Keep climbing and expanding your skills to prepare for even more exciting adventures in the future!
Why Book?
Climbing "Permanent Structures" offers the ultimate mix of technical challenge, spectacular views, and adventure. With expert guidance, you'll experience the best of Triple Peak, from its iconic rocky summits to the refreshing alpine lakes below. Whether you're seeking a memorable solo climb or an unforgettable day with a climbing partner, this trip is sure to leave you inspired and exhilarated.