Grags – Waterworld

Waterworld

For all routes not shown on this page, refer to the guide book “Revelstoke Rocks”.

Waterworld is a unique and exciting place to climb, all climbs start right out of the deep waters of the Revelstoke Lake. An adventurous style of climbing on steep enjoyable cliffs. All three cliffs face west and have a total height of up to 90 meters. The Waterworld has three large cliffs, Gilligans Island, Voyage Cliff and Gangplank. All three cliffs are accessible from Hwy 23 North with a short walk and several rappels, or for the more adventurous climbers, a canoe paddle up the scenic lake to the start of the steep climbs.

Climbing at Waterworld is definitely more serious then on shorter crags such as Begbie Bluffs or Shaketown. Once you have rappelled you are committed and have to be able to climb at least the easiest route on the crag to make it back up... unless you plan to hitch a ride with an occasional fishing-boat. Further, good rope handling and rappelling skills are important to safely climb at Waterworld.

How to get there and Routes

Please refer to the guide book Revelstoke Rocks.

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New Routes Waterworld, Gangplank

Waterworld – Captain Hook

CH  CAPTAIN HOOK  

5.11b  #18  SPORT  3+1 pitches
Established and FFA: Ruedi Beglinger and Cam Molder, September 13 / 18, 2016

Approach: Waterworld, Gangplank, see Revelstoke Rocks guidebook, page 102 / 103.

Route:
Pitch 1 (5.10a 20m): From the platform (at the base of Baywatch) traverse level to the climber’s right (south). This brings you around a prominent arête and in to a deep corner with the belay.
Pitch 2 (5.11b 33m): This is a consistently very steep pitch. From the belay follow the bolts leading diagonally up to the climber’s right. Climb steep corners and roofs, to the belay. Lots of technical moves with incredible exposure, directly above the deep blue of Lake Revelstoke.
Pitch 3 (5.11a 25m): From the belay climb diagonally up to the climber’s right, past a roof and into a right facing corner. Once above this steep corner, follow easier terrain diagonally up to the left. This brings you to the prominent ledge with the Fir tree.
Pitch 4 (5.7 40m): Climb a prominent slab with bolts to the above ledge. From this ledge make a tricky steep step (5.7) on side pulls and after, follow the most right arête (5.6) to the final belay.

Comment: This route has been established from ground up. Still, it is difficult to bail on this route, unless you are prepared to leave draws behind (or you plan on swimming). Pitch 2 is 33 meters high and leans out approximately 8 meters. Fun route, you like it. One 70 meter rope is recommended.

Waterworld – Sea Monster

SM  SEA MONSTER  

5.11c  #18  SPORT  3+1 pitches
Established and FFA: Ruedi Beglinger and Cam Molder, September 14 / 18, 2016.

Approach: Waterworld, Gangplank, see Revelstoke Rocks guidebook, page 102 / 103.

Route:
Pitch 1 (5.10a 20m): From the platform (at the base of Baywatch) traverse level to the climber’s right (south). This brings you around a prominent arête and in to a deep corner with the belay.
Pitch 2 (5.11c 33m): This is a consistently very steep pitch. From the belay follow the bolts leading diagonally up to the climber’s left. Climb steep corners and roofs, to the belay. Lots of fun finger locks crack jams and side pulls with plenty of air between you and the deep water below.
Pitch 3 (5.11a 25m): From the belay climb diagonally up to the climber’s left, into a deep corner. Once above this steep corner, follow easier terrain diagonally up to the left. This brings you to the prominent ledge with the Fir tree.
Pitch 4 (5.6 40m): Climb a prominent slab with bolts to the above ledge. From this ledge make a tricky steep step (5.7) on side pulls and after, follow the most right arête (5.6) to the final belay.

Comment: This route has been established from ground up. Still, it is difficult to bail on this route, unless you are prepared to leave draws behind (or you plan on swimming). Pitch 2 is 33 meters high and leans out approximately 8 meters. Fun route, you like it. One 70 meter rope is recommended.