Squamish Select Guidebook - 5th Edition

The Squamish area offers some of the best rock climbing in North America, and this is the guidebook we recommend to climbers who want the most complete and up-to-date information available.

Marc Bourdon has spent decades documenting the area, and the fifth edition expands coverage to more than 3,000 routes while updating access information, maps, and topos. Whether you're visiting for a weekend or climbing in Squamish every season, this guide belongs in your pack.

Consider another option if:

• You only plan to boulder (a dedicated Squamish Bouldering guide is a better choice).
• You prefer digital-only navigation rather than carrying a printed guide.
• You're looking for climbing areas outside the Sea-to-Sky corridor.

• Traditional climbing
• Sport climbing
• Multi-pitch climbing
• Weekend trips to Squamish
• First-time visitors planning a climbing trip
• Local climbers wanting the latest route information
• Building a climbing guidebook library

Is this the newest edition?

Yes. The 5th Edition, published in 2026, is the latest version and includes updated route information, expanded coverage, revised topos, and more than 3,000 climbs.

Does it include sport and trad climbing?

Yes. The guide covers both traditional and sport climbing, from beginner-friendly single-pitch crags to classic multi-pitch routes throughout the Squamish area.

Which climbing areas are included?

Coverage includes:

• The Chief
• Smoke Bluffs
• Murrin Park
• Shannon Falls
• The Malamute
• Slhanay
• Cheakamus Canyon
• Crumpit Woods
• Numerous additional climbing areas throughout the Sea-to-Sky corridor.

Is this guide suitable for beginners?

Yes. While it includes climbs of every difficulty, the guide makes it easy to identify beginner-friendly crags alongside more advanced objectives.

Does it include maps and route topos?

Yes. The book contains detailed colour maps, photographs, and route topos to help climbers locate climbs and navigate the climbing areas.