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Sacred stories of mythical battles just part of summiting B.C.'s Stawamus Chief

SQUAMISH, B.C. — The Stawamus Chief on Canada's West Coast is a world-renowned rock-climbing destination known for its beautiful multi-pitch routes and unrivalled crack-climbing pitches. But many...

How to survive a Viking invasion

The Vikings have invaded North America. Here are three tips to survive.