March 13, 2008

Hugh Dunlop has once again come to our aid and agreed to open the Braesyde Farms parking lot for the 2008 climbing season.

Long-term access to Skaha Bluffs is virtually assured, thanks to The Land Conservancy's purchase of sublot 18, however the new access point will not be ready this year.

Climbers are asked not to park on Smythe Road, as negotiations for access to sublot 18 are continuing, as is work on the road into sublot 18.

Access to Skaha Bluffs will be via the same parking lot as last year, at the south end of Valleyview Road in Penticton.

Parking and access have been secured via the Braesyde Farms!  As more details become available about this exciting news, skaha.org will keep you up-to-date, most especially with Easter weekend only 10 days away.  Read on...

March 13, 2008 - a City of Penticton Press release. 

During the 2008 season, rock climbers and other visitors to the popular Skaha Bluffs will once again have access to conveniently located parking, thanks to an agreement reached with Skaha Bluffs area property owner Hugh Dunlop.

"We appreciate Mr. Dunlop's cooperation in ensuring users of the popular recreastional area continue to have access to parking again this year", said City Adminisrative Services manager Al Colombo.

The City of Penticton, provincial Ministry of Environment and The Land Conservancy of British Columbia (TLC) have contributed to an agreement that will once again permit short-term access to parking on private property located near the climbing area.