September 26th, 2024
Rockfall
In the early hours of Monday, September 26th, 2024, a significant rockfall occurred on the north face of the Stawamus Chief.
September 20th, 2021
Rockfall
In the early hours of Monday, September 20th, 2021, a significant rockfall occurred on the north face of the Stawamus Chief, below Third Peak.
August 28th, 2020
International Space Station
The International Space Station makes a visible pass before sunrise, near the Stawamus Chief.
April 15th, 2020
Wildfire Smoke
A wildfire in the Squamish Valley causes smoke to quickly obscure the Stawamus Chief.
June 19th, 2019
Lightning Strike
A brief summer storm brings 15mm of rain in 30 minutes, and a lightning strike to the south of the Stawamus Chief.
February 9th, 2019
BC Hydro Equipment Failure
A piece of BC Hydro equipment fails, lighting up the Stawamus Chief with a blinding flash.
