CEC Announces 2015 Canadian National Open Bouldering Team

By | April 10, 2015

Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) has recently announced the 2015 Canadian National Open Bouldering Team. THese athletes have been sanctioned by the CEC to compete in the IFSC World Cup circuit and represent Canada abroad. To make this team is not an easy task and congratulations to everyone who has made the team.

Men’s Team

1. Sean McColl
2. Lucas Uchida
3. Sebastien Lazure
4. Jason Holowach
5. Yves Gravelle
6. Eric Sethna
7. Julien Bourassa-Moreau
8. Andre DiFelice

Women’s Team

1. Elise Sethna
2. Alyssa Weber
3. Allison Vest
4. Becca Frangos
5. Jelisa Dunbar
6. Stacey Weldon

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Local and Recent News ‘Bourdon sends Replicant / Doyle 3rd 5.14 in a Month’

By | April 10, 2015

Here is a little local news to get you pumped before the rains set in for weekend.

Marc Bourdon has completed his project The Replicant (5.13d) in Skaha, Penticton, BC.

Mike Doyle send his 3rd 5.14a, Chemical Ali, in Smith Rock, OR. Mike has been on a tear after completing Necessary Evil (5.14c), sending two other 14a’s in Smith Rock, The Big R and To Bolt or Not To Be.

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Ground Up Unveils New Plans

By | April 9, 2015

For those who are interested, tomorrow night, the Squamish Academy of Music will host Ground Up’s silent auction and unveiling night. Doors open at 630pm Sure to be a great time!

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Recent News: Sean McColl flashes 8b/V13 in Font

By | April 8, 2015

Sean McColl continues to tear it up in Font, flashing Elephunk (8b/V13). This is the second boulder of this grade Sean has flashed, after climbing Nagual in Hueco Tanks first try back in 2012. Here is what he had to say about Elephunk on his Sendage page:

Discovered this line in 2012 with Marshal and have been eager to try it since then. Went there with Josh, Ronnie and Jwoo who gave me all the beta and literally showed me the moves. A perfect line lost in a perfect forest.

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Recent News ‘Sean McColl sends The Traphouse” (V14, 8B+)’

By | April 7, 2015

Quite a day to be a Canadian professional climber. Sean McColl has reported that he made a quick ascent of The Traphouse” (V14, 8B+), in Font, France.

Photo by Josh Larson ©

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Recent News ‘Sonnie Trotter Sends Estado Critico (9a)’

By | April 7, 2015

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 ©

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SCBC: Richmond Spring Cling FINAL Results

By | April 7, 2015

The SCBC Richmond Spring Cling difficulty competition took place at the Richmond Oval over the weekend. Despite a number of competitors taking to the rocks at Skaha, the event still had quite the crowd. For those of you who have not been to the Richmond Oval, it is quite an experience. The event was organized by Eric Jackman and included Co-head Judges Anna Lee and Cath Fairlie, Head Route Setter Simon Parton, and Technical Delegate Terry Spurrell. Below are the results of the competition.

Competitors of all ages getting ready. Photo courtesy of Ken Chow ©

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Local News ‘Vikki Weldon climbs 8b+ in Spain’

By | April 5, 2015

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.

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Recent News ‘To Bolt or Not to Be’

By | April 3, 2015

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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SCBC: Spring Cling Difficulty and Speed Competition This Weekend

By | April 3, 2015

This weekend, the Richmond Oval will play host to ‘Spring Cling’, a difficulty and Speed competition sanctioned by Sport Climbing BC on April 4th, 2015. For competitors, check-in opens at 830am and for all those dedicated spectators, the finals for all categories will take place at 430pm. This is a great opportunity to check out the ocal and get out and cheer on your local athletes!

For more information, please visit sportclimbingbc.ca Squamish Climbing Magazine will have results on Sunday for this event.

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