Ya Ha Crag consists of two main cliff bands, and Xavier Gorloo (and friends) have developed the first routes on the upper tier! The climbs so far are mostly mid-5.10 to mid 5.11 on very good rock.
Approach: Follow the approach for the main crag. Approximately 75% of the way up, look for a trail to the left marked by a sign.
Follow this trail around and above the lower band. You will reach a short easy scramble with a chain, then a switchback up to the wall. The climbs are accessed by a second short scramble and chain.
Thanks Xavier for the route descriptions and for providing the topo below showing all of the climbs! All routes are less than 25 m tall.
(A) Fry Bread Power 5.10b . . . 7 bolts
A scrambly start just right of a corner, up good holds, and then through the roofs.
FA/RD: Xavier Gorloo, May 2025
(B) Camelama 5.10d . . . 8 bolts
The route starts on a ledge with a tree. A steep and juggy traverse leads to easier climbing with a finishing crux sequence on sharp holds.
FA/RD: David Carr, May 2025
(C) Mortuus Equus 5.10c . . . 6 bolts
Climb up to a prominent ledge then get straight to business. There is a fair runout before the last bolt. Finish by pulling up to a ledge.
FA/RD: Xavier Gorloo, Jan 2025
(D) Spice Tolerance 5.11a . . . 6 bolts
Use the short right facing corner to sneak on to the upper face.
FA/RD: Xavier Gorloo, Nov 2024
(E) Hemorrhoidia 5.10d . . . 7 bolts
A bouldery start to interesting climbing. Finish up the corner.
FA/RD: Kato Bartlett, Mar 2025
(F) [open project] . . . 8 bolts
Let us know if you send it at contact@climbyaha.ca!
FA: TBD, RD: Xavier Gorloo, May 2025
(G) Fujiwara Tofu Shop 5.11c . . . 8 bolts
A difficult start to easier climbing, then through the roof.
FA/RD: Xavier Gorloo, Mar 2025
(H) Arthritic Children 5.8 . . . 6 bolts
A long draw is recommended on the first bolt. Start in the corner to gain a ledge with a block. Pick through the choss, or avoid it by staying right on thinner holds.
FA/RD: Xavier Gorloo, Nov 2024
Ya Ha Crag 
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