Michaela Kiersch and her perspective on the climbing season in Spain.

We are pleased to announce that Finnish climber, Nalle Hukkataival, has completed the Low Start to Room Service.

Nalle came back to Squamish to finish this line and finally found some good temps! Originally completed by Sean McColl, Room Service (v12), starting on the left arete of the Singularity Boulder in Grand Wall Boulders. The line has always looked like it could go from the obvious start to the left of Singularity (v14) and Nalle finally completed the line yesterday. Congratulations Nalle!

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Awesome video featuring the futuristic line of Valhalla and the vision of Spanish climber Edu Marin.

We are pleased to announce that 2018 Canadian National Lead Championship has come to a close with North Vancouver Local Alannah Yip continuing to dominate the field, placing first for the third year in a row, followed by Mika Hosoi and Brownwen Karnis.

On the Men’s side of things, a great performance from both Elan Jonas-McRae and Kyle Murdoch, who have both been plagued by injuries over the past two years. Good things coming from these two athletes!

Below are your 2018 Canadian National Lead Results

Open Female

1 – Alannah Yip (SCBC)
2 – Mika Hosoi (SCBC)
3 – Bronwen Karnis (OCF).

Open Male

1 – Elan Jonas-McRae (SCBC)
2 – Kyle Murdoch (SCBC)
3 – Alex Fricker (ACA).

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Squamish Climbing Magazine is pleased to announce that local activist and Squamish Access Society board member Brian Moorhead has been named the winnter of the 2017 BC Parks Volunteer Award. Mr. Moorhead is an inspiration to many in the community and his commitment to climbing access is remarkable. Please see article below via The Squamish Chief.

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The 2018 Canadian National Lead Championship is current on live stream here.

After climbing the first 9a in Romania 2 days before, Adam takes up the next challenge and climbs Stone Butterfly, hardest romanian route at Vanturatoarea sector in Herculane.

Yesterday on social media, the Squamish Access Society released an open letter to the District of Squamish, asking for them to address illegal tent camping and van camping within the districts limits.

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Jimmy Webb climbs some of the hardest lines in the Tahoe basin of California. A few double-digit flashes and four first ascents, one of which being “The Outer Limits”, Tahoe’s first V15 boulder problem.

We are pleased to announce a new routes on Pet Wall in Murrin Park, Squamish, BC.

Local climber, Chris Smalls has made the first ascent of The Lost Art of Keeping A Secret (10d/11a). Sport. 5 bolts. 15m. Description. Bolt Line just right of Run for Cover ending under big roof. Bouldery start with rough landing- Stick clipping first bolt recommended (Line A in photo — Line B is a closed project).