We are pleased to announce that Calgary-based climber Evan Hau has established Cobalt Gecko (5.14c) at Planet X in Canmore, AB. The line is just to the right of Iron Butterfly.

We are excited to see that a number of professional climbers are visiting the Bow Valley this year, including Adam Ondra, Sasha DiGiulian, and Jonathan Siegrist.

We are pleased to announce that Adam Ondra has made some quick work at Acephale’s upper wall with on-sights of Army Ants (5.13c), Ojas (5.14a), Existence Mundane (5.14b) and First Flight (5.14c). Adam continues to work on the direct start to the Unknown Stuntman, first bolted and envisioned by Calgary-based climber and Bolder Climbing Gym owner, Josh Muller.

Stay tuned for more Rockies action!

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We are pleased to announce that Christie Falls in Kelowna, BC is getting some attention.

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Video featuring Jonathan Siegrist on Iron Butterfly (5.14) at Planet X in Canmore, AB. Iphone video quality.

We are pleased to announce that Andrew Funk has made an ascent of Flying Ants (5.14a) at Acephale in Canmore, AB. Andrew had been working the route for the past six weeks, gaining fitness on the route.

This was his first of the grade in North America, followed by an ascent of Mal De Isla (5.14a) in Chullila, Spain back in December of 2015. Over the recent years, Andrew has been focused on school and bouldering in and around Vancouver, BC.

Talking to Andrew this morning, he said that his ascent was in part thanks to Alex Fricker, who had dried the holds prior to setting off. Minutes after the send, it began to rain again, as the beginning of the season in the Rockies has been somewhat challenging with the rain. Congratulations Andrew!

Nice feature on developers, with the first episode feauturing Maple Canyon, Utah.

Nice featuring on rising Canadian climbing stars featuring Sean McColl, Alannah Yip, Rahul Sapra, Francis Bilodeau, Bronwen Karnis, Gus Alexandropoulos, Luigi Montilla, Kaleb Thomas and Dr. Yasser El-Sheikh

Another great success for Andy White and his team of organizers who put on Rock the Blocs for the sixth time this year!With a new guidebook on its way and more people showing up to the event, it has become the premiere bouldering event in Canada!

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