Eldred Valley Rock
Colin Arthur Dionne Memorial Climbers Camp
OUR ROOTS
The Colin Arthur Dionne Memorial Climbers Camp can trace its beginning back to the summer of 1999, Colin and Christie Dionne began building what was then known as Lothlorian. Beginning with a small parking pullout and a single tent site in the forest, it has grown into what you see today. Their vision was to build a climbers campground that would grow naturally with the number of climbers coming to the Eldred Valley.
Protecting the Campground land from industry was Colin's main focus and through working with the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resorces and the Climbers Access Society of BC, Lothlorian became a designaited forest service recreation site in 2012. Unfortunatly Colin never got to enjoy the fruits of his labour of love, a helicopter accident in the mountains took him from us all in the summer of 2011, and Lothlorian was renaimed The Colin Arthur Dionne Mamorial Climbers Camp in his hounor. The Climbers of Powell River have continued his work, keeping the Campground land protected and cared for to the best of our abilitys.
Getting There
Camping is found hidden in the forest below the majestic walls of the Eldred Valley. This hidden gem, boardered by two rivers, is a grass roots climber built and maintained campground with a comunal firepit and cooking area located under the trip saver tarp. Please respect the local's love and dedication to this area and help keep the site pristine by practicing clean camping.
Campground Guidelines
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Hang all food on the provided ropes
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Pack out all your garbage
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Dont put food or garbage in the outhouse
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Keep fires in the designaited fire, make sure they are completely outbefore you leave.
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Dont leave campchairs or other tools when you leave.
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No motorized vehicles in the site
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PLEASE DON'T FALL TREES OR CHOP AT TREES ANYWHERE ON CAMPGROUND LAND.
The climbers camp is a walk in site. Park on the left at the 34 mile marker and find the trail at the right end of the parking area. Follow the faint old road into the forest. Stop at the sign and have a look at the camping and climbing information posted there. Continue down the old road then turn right onto a trail that takes you to the camping area.
Donations
Donations to the Colin Arthur Dionne Memorial Climbers Camp help to keep Colins dream alive. Proceeds are used for maitnance and upgrades to campground infrastructure.
