Squamish Access Society

We have received confirmation that the Papoose is now open for climbing, and have asked Parks to have the closure sign removed. The original trail head is now gone but we have an understanding from Kiewit that they will build a new one (which we will most likely have link into a new trail to Gobsmacking and Shannon Falls walls).

Despite appearances, the Apron parking lot, the Chief parking lot and access to the upper parking lots and campground remain open. We are working with Parks to mitigate the access challenges created by the on-going construction. We have raised several concerns including:

• the co-opting of part of the chief parking lot with the highway work contractor’s trailers and heavy machinery which for all intents and purposes signals a closure;
• the need for signs indicating the park is still open and visitors are welcome;
• the fill which has been left in the Apron parking lot.