A couple of new boulder problems have been put up in the Moss Hollow area at Cougar Canyon here in Vernon, B.C. Great additions to an already cool little alcove with 2 classic problems. A cold refrigerator kind of breeze offers some relief from the hot summer sun and provides a great atmosphere to work these routes. The MEGA MAN area or what I'm now calling the BURROW (the rats and caves and such) now has two face climbs, a steep cave like problem and a slopey traverse climb. All four routes have exhilarating finishes and offer a wide range of quality holds. Basically bring a couple of pads, some good friends and this little spot should be enough to fill your day. With the new Cougar Bouldering guide and this new topo you should be good to go...........
MEGA MAN AREA - AKA: (THE BURROW)
1 - MEGA MAN - V5 ***
Start down low to the right and follow the slopey rail to a wild left pinch and a big throw to the finish. Amazing holds and features, a must at it's grade at Cougar.
2 - VEINS - V6 ***
Find the best holds down low in the cave, move to the lip and pinch your way to a good hold and an easier finish. Some beta makes this one a little easier,
3 - POSSE - V1 ***
Climb the left side of the face on crimps, laybacks and sidepulls. Lots of cool stemming and a fun finish up high!
4 - TOXIC - V3+ ***
Stand start on the crimpy rail. Some dynamic and balancy moves await those with good footwork. Bigger holds to finish. Grade still open for discussion.
Just stumbled upon your site. Wonderful pics and love the greens of your page. Cougar Canyon is a wonderful area, I have known it for over 25 years. Further down the canyon is what I call the "Land of the lost" Island with mature trees, "the jumping boulders"(where I used to jump from boulder to boulder and where there are small caves below, as well as steep walls and lakes. Main thing though, watch out for rattlesnakes!(as I just about stepped on one 20+ years ago.)Also anyone do any climbing around deep lake? It is a cool place at dusk.
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Dean