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Angel's Crest is a roughly 1,200-foot ridge route on the Stawamus Chief in Canada, completed by Fred Beckey and partners in 1962.
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Where is Angel's Crest located?
Angel's Crest climbs the Stawamus Chief near Squamish, British Columbia, Canada. It follows a major granite buttress on the Chief's north face.
How long is Angel's Crest?
The route involves roughly 1,200 feet of technical rock climbing. Its scale and exposed ridge terrain make it a substantial alpine-style route rather than a short crag climb.
Who completed Angel's Crest?
Fred Beckey, Henry Mather, and Les MacDonald completed the route in 1962. Earlier attempts had reached much of the line, but the route was not completed until the 1962 ascent.
What kind of climbing does Angel's Crest involve?
Angel's Crest combines exposed granite climbing, delicate free-climbing sections, cracks, slabs, and some aid climbing. The original account describes three major crux leads and a final vertical section near the buttress crest.
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