For many years, if you said those words ‘Bouldering in the Okanagan’, you would likely get some interested looks and a few raised eyebrows. Unfortunately, for most, this intriguing thought would fade into the shadows rather quickly. Compared to the Okanagan’s well-known sport climbing, the region’s bouldering was a bit of a mystery. There were rumours of it being good, but not many people had any information about it, and even fewer had actually experienced it.

The view from Gillard FSR on the way to Rock the Blocs at The Boulderfields. Photo: Caillum Smith

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As reported by The Squamish Chief yesterday, skeletal remains were found in South Gully between first and second peak on Friday, February 27th, 2015. The Province is now reporting that police are looking for an individual who removed some of the skeletal remains during the investigation. For a full report, please click here.

This weekend, there were signs on the Sheriff’s Badge trail indicating that the area was closed due to a search and rescue effort both Saturday during the day and Sunday morning. The Squamish Chief is now reporting that human remains were found in the upper south gully of the Stawamus Chief. For the full article, please click here.

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