Outdoor Climbing Near Port Alberni and Tofino

If you like bouldering on solid granitic rock, Sutton Creek, on Vancouver Island, is definitely a place to check out. The boulders are a short drive between Port Alberni and Tofino, and with only 30-second approaches are very accessible. There are over 40 established problems and at least 100 more waiting to be cleaned and climbed. The climbing varies from slopers, crimps, heel hooks, dynos etc.... Many of the problems are gently overhanging with sloping mantle top-outs.

There are several developed cliffs with sport and mixed routes along with several bouldering areas. The most thorough part of this guide is on the West Forest Sector at Sutton Pass. The rest of the areas listed have a bit of information and could use some more. This includes the West Talus Sector, East Forest Sector, East Talus Sector, Rest Stop Boulders, and The Hydro Project areas. Remember that bouldering is inherently dangerous and you do so at your own risk. Please be kind to the forest and pack out what you pack in. These beautiful areas deserved to be cherished for a long time.

A brief guide for some of the climbing on the West Coast Near Tofino. This guide does not include any bouldering.

Routes are bolted with rap anchors or chains. You will be fine with 12 quickdraws, anchor building & rappelling gear. Don’t top rope off of rappel rings. TR off your own gear and have the final climber rap or lower through rings. There is no cell service.