After a few days of attempts, Jimmy successfully completed the first ascent of Yayali (V14) in Cosumnes River Gorge.

Live Feed of the first IFSC Bouldering World Cup in Moscow since 2010.

A bolt fund for local developers has been developed by Peter Winter.

The objective of this fund is to raise up to $3500 to offset the purchase of bolts,hangers and anchors for ongoing development of routes and entire crags that span the entire grade spectrum from 5.6 to 5.13, trad and sport. 1000 bolts have already been purchased and we would like to buy 1000 hangers as well as anchors.

To visit the fund, please click here.

Special thanks to Chris Small who has released the topo of his latest crag. The name of the crag is Cereal Killers and is located West of Petrifying Wall in Murrin Park, Squamish, BC.

This new area is approximately 50 m west of the lower sector of Petwall on the Petwall/ Rainbows and Unicorns/ Up Among the Firs Loop trail just west of Murrin Park (see photo above). The 18 climbs (link up variations included) are an eclectic mix of styles and grades with everything from easy to moderate trad and sport to very technical vertical sport slab represented. The grade range is 5.6 to 5.12 with the majority in the 9 – 11 range. A standard Squamish rack comprised of small wires to 4” cams will be adequate for protection. An additional 4 projects right of the Marc of Excellence are part of a dedicated area to the memory of Marc Andre Leclerc have are cleaned but are awaiting sending by close family and friends. Please respect these projects.

Cereal Killers topo

In 2017, BMC ambassador and top sport climber Steve McClure finally climbed his seven-year mega-project at Malham, Rainman, to give the UK its first-ever 9b.

Second instalment of the perspective series featuring Jon Cardwell.

On a cold, misty morning in late October 2017, after 11 previous attempts, Brad Gobright and Jim Reynolds broke the standing speed record on The Nose (formerly held by Alex Honnold and Hans Florine) with an unbelievable new time of 2 hours, 19 minutes, and 44 seconds. Watching this as it happened was one of the more incredible spectacles I’ve ever witnessed; an amazing display of superhuman mastery unlike anything I’ve seen before.

Highlight reel from the University of Alberta’s Rope Rumble’ difficulty competition sanctioned by the Alberta Climbing Association.

Special thanks to Allen James Rollin for the updated bouldering Guide for Arrow Lakes in Robson, BC. From the pictures that we have seen, this place looks like a great destination for early summer!

Developing a bouldering area takes many hands and especially when the folks surrounding that area want to keep it well kept and enjoyable for everyone. This guide would not be possible without the help of Nic Williams, Andrew Osnach, Jeremy Childs, Jarrad Monger, Ben Cox, Greg Mooney & Brian Hansen. It is those dedicated in a community that are keeping the dream alive in the West Kootenays!
-Allen James Rollin

Nicolas Tardy on Nagini (V7). Photo courtesy of Allen James Rollin ©

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On Tuesday, April 17th, MEC is hosting a night featuring Tommy Caldwell at their head office building. Tommy will be speaking about The Dawn Wall and the Fitz Traverse. All proceeds will be going to the Squamish Access Society. $10 at the door, no advanced tickets! 7pm start!