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The slabs of the Apron have been the site of many climbs over the past 40 years. Due to the gentle angle of many of the slabs, this was the site of many of the first long free climbs in Squamish. The climbing on the Apron is primarily slab and friction climbing, with a few crack and corner systems. The south end is lower angle, offering mostly moderate friction climbing, while the northern end is steeper and somewhat more featured. The central Apron is the scene of a number of quality hard slab routes. The Apron has a fine tradition of bold ground up first ascents, and is well known for it’s head spinning runouts, especially on the easier routes (often long pitches with only a couple peices of protection). Bring some long slings as often the routes wander. All the warnings aside, many of the routes are very pleasant climbs, and most climbs are reasonably well protected.
Above the slabs of the Apron rises the Pan Granatic Wall, and at its north edge, the Squamish Buttress, one of the classic routes of Squamish. To the north of the Apron is the great chasm of the South Gully, from which two of the best Squamish climbs start: Rock On and The Opal.
Access
From hwy 99 at the bottom of the hill below the Apron, turn east onto a logging road then quickly turn right into a gravel parking lot. For the South and Central Apron, a trail heads from the south end of the parking lot towards the rock. For the north end and the South Gully, take the trail north along the base of the rock and up into the gully. The Upper Apron and the slabs of the South Apron can also be reached via trails from Psyche Ledge below the Grand Wall.
