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Upper South Apron

natural crag in British Columbia. Find information for sport climbing, trad. Check officially sourced parking.

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Access, closures, permits & safety

Access

Access via the Apron approach and established connecting routes.

Parking

Use the Apron climbers parking or Chief day-use area.

Closures

Check BC Parks notices and posted route closures before climbing.

Permits & access rules

Follow BC Parks climbing rules and any posted route restrictions.

Safety

BC Parks warns of rockfall and peregrine nesting closures. The slabs and descents can be wet and slippery.

Closures and permit rules can change without notice. Recheck the official land manager before departure.

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Visit information and facilities

Editorially reviewedVerification sources 2Last checked 2026-10-04

Available facilities

  • ✓ Parking

Access, permits, seasonal closures and parking conditions can change.

Address
British Columbia, Canada
Climbing styles
sport climbing, trad

About this crag

Upper South Apron is the upper section of the Chief’s Apron slabs in the Squamish climbing area.

Recommended equipment

Bring equipment appropriate to the climbing style and local conditions. A helmet is strongly recommended.

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