A Question of Balance places you squarely on the smooth slab of Squamish’s Apron, a face known for testing your footwork and mental steadiness over sheer, featureless granite. The route sits just left of Pig Dogs on Parade, inviting climbers to embrace friction and body positioning where holds are slim and bolts are scarce. This 5.9 R sport climb, though short and consisting of just one pitch, demands precision and patience as you navigate the subtle textures of the rock, trusting your shoes and balance where natural handholds are nearly absent.

Starting at the base, the climb immediately presents a blank canvas of granite, interrupted only by three widely spaced bolts. The runout between the last bolt and the anchors is deceptive—longer than it looks from below—which means mental composure becomes as essential as physical technique. Moving upward, your feet skim the slab’s glassy surface as you seek the faintest patches of roughness to inch higher, feeling the friction underfoot like a whispered challenge.

Once you reach the bolted anchor, a split in the route appears. Here, A Question of Balance gently veers left, merging into the Granville Street climb. Three more bolts guard this extension, again placing emphasis on balance rather than brute force. You can opt to continue linking into Granville Street for additional exposure and vertical mileage or retreat by triple rappelling via its established anchors.

Squamish’s Apron area is renowned for its clean granite and reliable bolting, but also its unforgiving slab climbs that reward precise technique over power. Climbers tackling A Question of Balance should equip themselves with sticky climbing shoes and maintain deliberate foot placements. The route’s exposure combined with the sparse bolt spacing invites climbers to sharpen their mental game and respect the rock’s natural demands. The approach is straightforward, and the setting—just minutes from downtown Squamish—makes this an accessible challenge for adventure-seekers wanting to refine slab tactics in a world-class climbing destination.

While the climb is short, it’s densely packed with lessons: how to trust friction, manage runouts, and move smoothly over slick granite. Visitors will appreciate the stunning views of the Chief’s massive walls and the surrounding forests, framing the climb with a quiet but formidable wilderness energy. Whether you’re refining your slab technique or chasing unique lines in Squamish’s renowned granite playground, A Question of Balance offers a focused, approachable test of your climbing finesse.