Stawamus Chief
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Major rockfall shuts down portions of Stawamus Chief ParkNo injuries were reported, but RCMP and the local climbing community have been asked to urge others to use "extra caution" in the area.EnvironmentSep 21, 2021
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Heat might have played a part in Squamish rockfall, says climbing groupNumerous rock climbing routes on the renowned Grand Wall of the Stawamus Chief in Squamish, B.C., are closed after a large slab broke off.ScienceJul 29, 2021
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Rockfall forces closure of climbing areas on Stawamus ChiefIn a notice posted Tuesday, BC Parks said there had been "multiple significant rockfalls" in the Grand Wall, and Western Dihedrals climbing areas.EnvironmentJul 28, 2021
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Base jumper rescued after getting sail stuck on Stawamus ChiefSquamish first responders called to the Stawamus Chief Saturday evening after a base jumper became stuck.Nov 21, 2020
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Squamish Chief police incident the result of a mental health crisis: RCMPPolice are remaining tight lipped about the situation, but said the Emergency Response Team had been deployed to the popular hiking and climbing destination.Nov 19, 2019
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‘She was just a joy’: B.C. parents mourn death of ski cross racer in biking accidentThe 22-year-old was an up-and-coming ski cross racer with dreams of competing in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.CanadaOct 3, 2019
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Base jumper gets caught hanging from lamp post after leaping from Stawamus ChiefVideo of the woman's imperfect landing ended up on social media.Sep 11, 2019
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Climber injured in fall from Stawamus Chief in SquamishThe man suffered a broken ankle in the fall, and is recovering in Squamish General Hospital.Aug 16, 2019
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Stawamus Chief claims life of second climber in six weeksA 33-year-old Squamish man has died after falling from the Angel's Crest portion of the north face of the Stawamus Chief on Sunday morning.CanadaAug 5, 2019
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Rock climber dies after falling from Stawamus Chief in SquamishThe coroner has taken over the investigation from police and is working to contact the man's next of kin.Jun 22, 2019
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