Falcon Closure

A falcon nest site is suspected near the Memorial Ledge. 

To protect Peregrine Falcons the climbing routes within areas circled in red are closed.

Closed routes include Memorial Crack, Memorial Ledge, Karen’s Math and the top of Long Time No See (pitches 8 and 9 and the top of pitch 7). Finish Long Time No See in the trees above the rappel route. Rappel after climbing North Apron routes if possible, but if you do decide to walk to Broadway Ledge to descend, do so quickly and use caution. Broadway Ledge can also be accessed via Desert Dyke (#37 in photo).

Use caution in areas adjacent to the closure, and if you encounter a falcon keep your distance. If birds appear agitated, leave the area as soon as possible.

The closure will be lifted when the juveniles leave the area, which should occur by the end of July.

Please report falcon sightings to BC Parks joanna.hirner@gov.bc.ca. Reports from climbers allow us to base closures on observations and behaviours rather than closing blanket areas. Reports from climbers like you are essential for ensuring falcons are protected without unnecessarily limiting climbing opportunities.