We are very psyched to announce that Mike Doyle and Sasha DiGiulian made the second and third asent of Sonnie Trotter’s ‘War Hammer (5.14;20 pitches) yesterday in Canmore, AB.

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We are pleased to announce that Adam Ondra has completed Disbelief (5.15b) at Acephale in Canmore, AB.

The line, originally the vision of Calgary-local Josh Muller was opened up to Ondra during his recent visit and starts in what is called ‘The Pavement’ with desprate moves between small holds.

Speaking of the line, Ondra noted that the route is ‘probably in the upper end of the grade’ and close to his limit. Congratulations Ondra and specail thanks to Josh Muller for the vision in the first place.

In the first episode of Adam in the Rockies, BD Athlete Adam Ondra visits the two Canadian sport crags Planet X and Acephale. After battling dry, glassy skin on his first day, Adam employs some pro tactics to manage his fingertips and heads back to the crag for round two.

Squamish-local Paul McSorley showing you the munter!

On March 25th, 2018, Squamish-based climber Adrienne Wheaton was climbing at Ground Up Climbing Centre like any other day. Wanting to get one more route in before finishing her session, she decided to lead a 5.11- on the pillar in the centre of the gym. With ten years of climbing experience under her belt, Adrienne could have not predicted what happened next.

Adrienne Wheaton on Peasant’s Route, Squamish, BC

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The Perspective series is a collection of short films following Petzl Team members as they climb their way through Catalonia, Spain. Doing everything they can to bag another send, they reach the end of their trip and are left with some unfinished business for next time.

July 19 – 22 in Squamish, BC. Four days of international speakers, educational seminars and clinics on topics related to climbing. Free open air evenings of films and music.

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We are pleased to announce that Stu Smith has established the first ascent of The Lost Art of Trash Talk’.

Babsi Zangerl sending Speed Intégrale (9a).

We are pleased to announce that Adam Ondra has made the second ascent of Evan Hau’s Honour and Glory (5.14d) in Canmore, AB.

Photo courtesy of Miles Adamson

After trying to onsight the route and missing a hold, Ondra completed the route on his second attempt after resting only a few minutes. According to Miles Adamson via instagram, Ondra downgraded the route to 5.14d after his ascent.