r/Squamish

Hi everyone, my friends and I are going to hike Chief next week (likely just peaks 1 & 2). I am from Ontario so there’s a lot of talk about ticks here, but I haven’t heard much regarding BC.

Has anyone ever had ticks from hiking Chief, or from being in that area? If so, what do you recommend wearing? Other posts say wear shorts and a t-shirt this time of year, but if there’s ticks should I wear pants?

Thanks, I really appreciate anyone’s input!

i’m planning on reaching out in the short term but to avoid sticker shock… how much does a wedding at the following venues (venue rental only) cost:
- gondola
- glacier valley
- chekamus center?

if anyone has an idea of $ for open bar at each / liquor packages i’d be keen to know this also. thanks!

Does anyone have recent experience with listing your primary residence in Squamish on airbnb? Is it worth the hassle? (getting a license, dealing with renters, cleaning, securing important/private things in your home)

I have heard through the grapevine that renting your place out can be quite lucrative depending on the place and the time of year. We would only be doing it for a week or two at a time, and just a few times per year when we're away on trips. Interested to get feedback from others who have done this recently, either positive or negative.

My wife and I are swamped with work and have 2 boys under 2. The mountain of clothes is becoming overwhelming and we neither of us have time to do it properly

Hey guys,

I’m based in Vancouver and have been doing some local hikes recently. Noticed there’s still a bit of snow on trails at higher elevations, and it’s been making things pretty slippery in spots.

I’m thinking about doing The Chief next weekend (saturday) but wanted a reality check what are the current conditions like up there? Any snow/ice on the trails or near the chains? Is it manageable with regular hiking shoes or do I need spikes?

Not trying to show up unprepared and regret it halfway up.

Does anywhere have a public shredding service so I can safely destroy old paper work I don’t need?

Does anyone know what they are using on the road and why it smells like hot garbage? That strong smell really had me wondering this morning.