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DirectionsThe Boulderfields is located 14.3 km. up the Gillard Forestry Service Road in Kelowna’s Mission area. Travel up Chute Lake Road, pass Summerhill Winery. Instead of following the road right at the top of the hill, go straight. 0km. The development at the base of the forestry road is always changing. Continue up the road past the quarry. Matters not if you go left or right after this as everything hooks up. At 11km, the KVR road crosses the forestry road. Turn left on the KVR to get to the Boulderfields. After passing a KVR tressle on your left, and going through a beautiful pass carved through the rock, look for a left turn (13.4km) that is marked with a wood stump. Drive in or park here and hike in. . |
The BoulderfieldsThe mix of big walls, giant boulders, sprawling forest and vast sky make the Boulderfields a dream come true for anyone who loves hiking and creative photography. And for all of us who love climbing, there are plenty of pristine routes with no sign of chalk. The Boulderfields offers up 32 developed walls, more than 150 climbs, numerous projects and over 100 bouldering problems. Living hazards are few. There is no poison ivy or poisonous snakes to worry about. This is rugged terrain, however, particularly on the Southeast Trail and in the Centre Field area, so pay attention to your feet. Chasms and drop-offs are two good reasons to leave your dogs at home. If you get hurt or lost, call 911. Phone reception is spotty but exists. In the summer, bring lots of water and wear a hat. New Routes / Changes last update Oct.27 2010Tan LinesProject 5.12 plus? B(4) 13m Just right of Giant Kauk, boils to a 3-move, V6 boulder problem. Cleaned and ready to go. Open to anyone. Bring 2 hangers for the first 2 studs. John Lang, Jani V. 09 Superman WallSideshow 5.10b/c B(4) 13m Far left route, on the arete. First clip a bit scary, followed by technical climbing on an airy arete. Third bolt is hard to see, but it exists. Worth the stop. Jani V 09 Trad-a-tron 5.11 (AO) Trad 14m Thin seam 2 meters right of the arete. Reach up, slot in a small nut for AO, fingers to fist, Metolius rap hangers at top. Still awaits a true ascent. Good potential for it being the hardest trad line in Kelowna. Unprotected crux - 5.12? Jani V. 09 Shockwaves 5.12b B(6) 14m Left of Brutality, sustained climbing to a big rest at 5th bolt. Two more cruxes to finish it up. Really good and bouldery! Would like feedback on the grade. Jani 09 Project 5.11? B(6) 15m Right of Rat's Ass. Tyler Parenteau and Craig Langford are still working this one. Project 5.12? B(6) 15m Left of Griptonite. John Lang and Jani V. still need to do first ascent. Main Wall Just Another Day 5.10a B(8) 28m Starting to see more traffic and is really cleaning up nicely. High Road - Graduation WallApril Flowers 5.10c B(10) 30m Just right of Body Language. The white section of Grad Wall once again provides another fun, thought-provoking route. April Showers is seeing a fair bit of traffic, and will earns stars in next guide book. Jani V 08 State of Shock 5.12a B(12) 30m Directly left of Test Driven by NATO. Midsection offers delicate (some would say non-existant) features. Grade open for discussion. Jani V. 09 Heavy Metal 5.11c B(8) 20m To the right of Test Driven By NATO. Lots of variety on this technical route. Cruxy down low with an entertaining overhang finish. Grade open for discussion. Jani V. 09 Project ? ? 35m Craig Langford is working this one in the upper reaches of the overhang on Grad Wall (right of The Graduate). High Road - Wedge WallField Trip 5.10b B(6) 18m Right of Slanted Reality. Great route! Sustained climbing on good rock, with an exciting runout to the chains. Jani V, Hanna 10 Unexpected Company 5.11a B(6) 18m Directly left of Snit, and a lot more fun. Super technical crux below the station. Chance for air-time! Jani V. 10 Unknown 5.11c B(10) 26m Climbing on the face, right of Cool World chimney. Steep finish. We would like feedback from anyone who has climbed this as has not seen many ascents. Craig Langford 09 Lonesome Jubilee Direct 5.12? B(14) 30m? Direct start to arete. Tyler Parenteau added 7 bolts to this 1996 climb. Open for a first ascent. Tyler P. 09 Centre Field - The Cube Jani V Project 5.12 something! Almost ready! Right of Life of Riley. Getting close!!! Most likely 12-plus. Launch Pad 5.12d? B(7) 18m Left of Imp. Excellent quality one expects at the Fields. Still unrepeated since Ben's 08 ascent. Most likely 5.13b. Originally a Todd Guy project, Adam and Aaron worked on the cleanup. Bolt #6 added as a doggin bolt. Ben Harden 08 Centre Field - Eagle's Maw Tower Chains have been added to the three south-facing routes. Project 20m North face, right of Executive Decision. Some TRing and cleaning has been done - don't know if they are coming back .... 3 draws hanging. Tyler Parenteau and Craig Langford 07 Southeast Trail - PentagonThe Crystal Method 5.12b B(6) 20m Right of Crack Addiction, this engaging arete provides entertainment for the climber and audience. Technical crux at the end. Jani V 08
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