British Climber Jacob Cook made the first ascent of The Magician (5.13d) yesterday in the Smoke Bluffs. Originally bolted by Marc Andre LeClerc, Cook had a good go yesterday and sent the rig. After climbing Smashing Windows, which was given a grade of 13c in the guidebook, Jacob said that this route was ‘The craziest slab I’ve ever climbed, requiring dynamic movement, timing and poise to flow upwards’ and thought the route could potentially be much harder. Congratulations Jacob and welcome to Squamish!
Jacob Cook on The Magician (5.13d). Photo courtesy of Jacob Cook ©