Pleased to announce that Sonnie Trotter has sent Estado Critico (9a) in Siurana, Spain. With one week left on his trip, he was able to take down the rig. Congratulations! Word on the street is he one hung it in the morning and then went back for the send this evening. Estado Critico is famous for being the first 9a onsight in the world, completed by Alex Megos. A lot of people were visiting Spain this winter and the pictures look fantastic!

Sonnie on Estado Critico (9a). Photo courtesy of Sonnie Trotter ©

Sonnie on the rig earlier today. Photo courtesy of James Lucas ©

Pleased to announce that local climber Vikki Weldon recently sent Los Humildes pa Casa (8b+) in Oliana, Spain. The project took 7 attempts and Vikki did report that she thought it may be very soft for 8b+. Either way what a fantastic send! Vikki previously climbed Eulogy (5.14a) in Maple Canyon, UT.

Here is an old video of Chris Sharma on the route.

A little bit of a recent news update. Mike Doyle has completed To Bolt or not To Be (5.14a) at Smith Rock after finishing up The Big R (5.14a). Here is a interview Mike did on his training regime with trainingbeta.com. Be sure to check it out.

We have a few other local climbers out on trips.

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Well, Ashima sending Ciudad del Dios today is a great excuse to put up the video by Joe Kinder featuring Tom Bolger on the same route. This video is as good as it gets!

The final World Cup was held in Kranj over the weekend.  Local boy Sean McColl took 2nd in the competition and 2nd overall for the season! Congratulations Sean!

Here is the video of the Final

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