Slhanay

For other uses of "Stawamus", see Stawamus.

Slhanay
A view from the North Summit of Stawamus Chief featuring Slhanay (closest) and Mamquam Mountain (farthest)
Highest point
Elevation	665 m (2,182 ft)
Prominence	160 m (520 ft)
Listing	Mountains of British Columbia
Coordinates	49°41′44″N 123°06′57″W
Geography
Slhanay
Country	Canada
Province	British Columbia
District	New Westminster Land District
Protected area	Stawamus Chief Provincial Park
Parent range	Garibaldi Ranges
Topo map	NTS 92G11 Squamish
Climbing
First ascent	Prehistoric
Easiest route	Hike

Slhanay (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim: IPA: [sɬa.naj]), formerly known as The Squaw is a large dome of granitic rock located adjacent to the town of Squamish, British Columbia. Although the mountain, known as Slhanay in the language of the Skwxwu7mesh people is indeed an impressive geological formation, it tends to be overshadowed by the Stawamus Chief, a much larger granitic dome located immediately south-west.

The use of the term "squaw" as a name for the dome is controversial. For a long time, no alternative had been successfully applied, probably due in large part to local tradition and an inability to get such an alternative name to "stick". This was remedied in 2009 when the new name Slhanay was adopted for the area after consultation with local First Nations.

The Slhanay is situated within the boundaries of the Stawamus Chief Provincial Park. A partially maintained hiking trail, accessible from the Chief's main "backside" trail, leads to the Slhanay summit area. This trail is rugged and the Slhanay summit area is seldom visited. However, the sheer rock walls on Slhanay's west face are greatly appreciated by rock climbers who access them from the nearby Mamquam Forest Service Road.

References

• Stawamus Chief Provincial Park
• Stawamus Chief and Shannon Falls Provincial Parks Brochure Map
• Slhanay Peak Trail Guide
• Heintzman, Patricia (2004). Squamish Trail and Recreation Map. Taiko Publishing.