Video: Extraordinary Dirtbagging in Australia

By | June 14, 2016

Beautiful footage of the Grampians and Arapiles from Ironman Films.

Chris Atkinson and Marc Piche Release Mini-Edition of 2003 Bugaboos Guidebook

By | June 13, 2016

Chris Atkinson and Marc Piche are hard at work on the newest edition of the Bugaboos Guidebook! Since the 2003 edition has gone out of print, the pair have released a mini-guide through High Col to keep up the psych until the new book is released.

To download your copy, please go to the High Col Website. .

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Video: The Fourth of July Crack (5.12a) by Will Mayo

By | June 13, 2016

The Fourth of July Crack (a.k.a. Hard Promises) (5.12a), The Coke Bottle, Central Vedauwoo, WY

"The Fourth of July Crack (a.k.a. Hard Promises)" (5.12a), The Coke Bottle, Central Vedauwoo, WY from Will Mayo on Vimeo.

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Video: Finding Wide by Louder Than 11

By | June 13, 2016

Awesome production by Louder than 11 featuring Pamela Shanti Pack in Moab.

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Video: 2016 IFSC Word Cup Bouldering Vail Highlights

By | June 12, 2016

Highlights from the final round in Vail, CO this weekend!

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Pre-Launch of Grade 7 Equipment and Interview with Nathan Kukathas

By Tim Schaufele | June 11, 2016

Nathan Kukathas started climbing in 1996 in Australia. Growing up unable to afford climbing gear, Nathan started designing and making his own gear including his harness, backpack, tents, sleeping bag, portaledge and haul bags. Soon his design flare brought him into the Outdoor Industry. Today he is a multi-award winning designer having worked for brands including: Arc’teryx, Sea To Summit and Black Diamond. Nathan is an experienced big wall climber and ACMG guide. Climbing routes up to A5, including first ascents and first repeats of routes from Baffin Island, Pakistan and his home town Squamish. We had a chance to sit down with Nathan and talk about his new prototype and how his recent trip to Yosemite opened his eyes to the possibilities. Here is what he had to say.

Nathan in Baffin Island (2013). Photo courtesy of Nathan Kukathas ©

Hi Nathan, thanks for taking the time to answer a few questions about this weekends Big Wall Event and the launch of your new company Grade 7 Equipment. Can you start off by first telling us about the event this Saturday?

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Video: 2016 IFSC World Cup Bouldering Semi-Finals in Vail, CO

By | June 11, 2016

Tune into the 2016 IFSC World Cup Bouldering Semi-finals in Vail, CO and cheer on our Canadian athletes Sean McColl and Stacey Weldon!

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Development News ‘Dan Beland Makes First Ascent of Open Project at Copper Cove’

By | June 10, 2016

Last summer, Salvador Olson put the word out on an open project located at Copper Cove in West Vancouver, BC. The project garnished a little attention from Jamie Finlayson and Tim Emmett but neither climber went back to finish what they started.

Last week, Dan Beland had the chance to go to Copper Cove and try the project. Surprising himself, Dan ended up getting the first ascent on his second try, naming the route Lost Dreams (5.13a). Dan described the climb as 5.11d into a v7 boulder problem. The route was originally bolted by Joseph Wong.

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Recent News ‘Cole Bradburn sends ‘I Shot The Sherrif (v13)’ in North Walls

By | June 10, 2016

We are very psyched to announce that Cole Bradburn from Salt Lake City made an ascent of ‘I Shot The Sherrif (v13), in the North Walls yesterday. Despite rainy conditions, Cole was able to top out this amazing problem, getting the second ascent after first being put up by Jimmy Webb. If that is not inspiring on a rainy weekend, I don’t know what is!

Despite high humidity, we finally went up and checked out the Sheriff Badge area here in Squamish. In between rain storms I was able to top out "I Shot the Sheriff"! Such a rad boulder. There is not a lot of information on this boulder… I've only seen one video of Jimmy Webb on it. Does anyone else know anything about it? Either way the rain is here now in Squamish, it may be time to head south! 📷 @westonbradburn @emilee_sudweeks @malia_helbling #squamish
A photo posted by Cole Bradburn (@cole_bradburn) on Jun 10, 2016 at 10:45am PDT

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Big Wall Night @ Ground Up Climbing Center Saturday, June 11, 2016

By | June 9, 2016

We are pleased to announce that Ground Up Climbing Centre and Climb On Equipment will be hosting a Big Wall Night on Saturday June 11, 2016 @ Ground Up Climbing Centre.

The evening will feature a number of fantastic speakers, including Brette Harrington, Russell Mitrovich, Marc Andre Leclerc, Paul McSorley, Will Stanhope, Julia Niles, Chris Trull, and Nathan Kukathas. The night will also feature the launch of a new Squamish-based company, Grade VII Equipment, that will unveil the launch of their new product that will change the face of big wall climbing forever.