Stawamus Chief
Location: Adjacent to the town of Squamish
Photo Date: June 2024
Description:
Climbing Toward the Sky
Captured mid-ascent on the iconic Stawamus Chief, this photo shows the grit and determination of the climb—scaling a steep ladder bolted into the rock, surrounded by towering trees and kissed by patches of bright blue sky. Suspended between forest and summit, it’s a moment of raw connection with the mountain, where every step takes you closer to the view, the wind, and the feeling of being completely alive.
Learn more about the hiking trail to Stawamus Chief.
Contest Year Submitted: 2025
