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Skywalker is a five-pitch traditional climbing route beside Shannon Falls near Squamish, British Columbia. Rated 5.8, it was established in 2011 and is known for an exposed traverse on the fourth pitch. The route is a multipitch granite climb for parties prepared to place traditional protection and manage movement across several linked pitches.

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Where is the Skywalker climbing route?

Skywalker is a five-pitch trad route at Shannon Falls near Squamish, British Columbia. It climbs granite beside one of the best-known climbing areas in the Squamish region. [Mountain Project](https://www.mountainproject.com/route/107198282/skywalker)

What grade is Skywalker at Shannon Falls?

The route is graded 5.8 in the Yosemite Decimal System, with a corresponding French grade of about 5b. It is trad climbing, so a party needs to place removable protection rather than relying only on bolts. [Mountain Project](https://www.mountainproject.com/route/107198282/skywalker)

Who established the Skywalker route?

The route is credited to Jeremy Frimer in 2011, while parts of the middle pitches trace back to earlier climbing by Dick Culbert and Mike Warr. The route therefore combines an older line with later cleaning and route development. [Mountain Project](https://www.mountainproject.com/route/107198282/skywalker)

What is the most exposed part of Skywalker?

The fourth pitch is known for an exposed traverse on the granite slab. Even though the overall grade is 5.8, that traverse can feel more serious because of the position and the need to manage trad protection while moving sideways.

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