An online fundraiser to help the search efforts for Marc-Andre Leclerc and Ryan Johnson has been started. In particular, this fund will go to help Marc’s family travel to Alaska. According to the fundraiser page, ‘Marc’s Mom and sister are on their way up now. Serge, his dad, is still working out how to get there today flying through Seattle’.

Marc-Andre is a prominent member of our climbing community and a true inspiration to all of us who hope to dream big. Here at Squamish Climbing Magazine we continue to hope for Marc’s return and ask that our readers, if they do have the means, support Marc’s parents bid to bring their son home. Information available here.

News broke yesterday that BC local Marc-Andrew Leclerc and his climbing partner Ryan Johnson have been reported missing after summiting the Mendenhall Towers in Alasha on Monday, March 5th. The pair reportedly planned to return from their summit on March 7th.

We have been hesitant to report the recent news of Marc and his partner missing, as Marc is such a big part of the Squamish climbing community and we continue to hope for him and his parters safe return.

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We are pleased to announce, thanks to the hard work of Aaron Kristiansen‎, that there is a new climbing crag in the Smoke Bluffs called the ‘Parking Lot Wall’. Literally located at the Smoke Bluff parking lot, the wall boasts trad climbing from 5.6 to 5.10.

I lost many battles with Jumpman over the past year but finally managed to win the war! I figured out a small fix to my beta that was the real game changer for me. Sometimes when you start to give up and think something is impossible, you have to take a step back and reevaluate.

What projects have been giving you trouble this winter? and why? I loved the journey this climb took me through and cannot wait for the next!

Well that is a wrap for the 2018 CEC Canadian Open Nationals in Toronto, Ontario. In true winning fashion, Sean McColl secures another National title for the 12th after placing 7th in qualifiers. That makes his 12th time winning the event.

On the Women’s side, Allison Vest unseats reigning champion Alannah Yip, with the final spot on the podium coming down to one attempt! Allison is also this years BC Provincial Championship. What a way to finish the year!

To see the replay, please click here. Final Results below.

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The 2018 CEC Open Boulder Nationals are underway at Up The Bloc Bouldering Gym in Toronto, ON. Qualifications are complete, with the top 22 athletes from each category moving on to the semi-final round.

Here are the results going into semi-finals.

Women’s Open

1. THOMPSON Eva – – 5T 5z 6A5
1. WIECKOWSKI Lia – – 5T 5z 6A5
1. YIP Alannah – – 5T 5z 6A5
4. FISCHER Madison – – 5T 5z 6A6
5. KARNIS Bronwen – – 5T 5z 8A6
6. WEBER Alyssa – – 4T 5z 5A5
7. WYETT Olivia – – 4T 5z 5A6
8. ROY Babette – – 4T 5z 6A6
9. FRANGOS Rebecca – – 4T 5z 7A5
10. VEST Allison – – 4T 5z 10A8
11. SISAVATH Arianne – – 3T 5z 3A6
12. YING Yinki – – 3T 5z 5A9
13. LAROCHELLE Audrey – – 3T 5z 6A11
14. KUUSELA Alex – – 3T 5z 9A10
15. EARLE Chloe – – 3T 4z 8A11
16. MELIUS Tiffany – – 2T 5z 2A6
17. CARKNER Cat – – 2T 5z 2A7
18. GOSSELIN Veronique – – 2T 5z 3A7
19. BUITENDYK Sophie – – 2T 5z 3A10
20. VAN DE PANNE Lisa
21. MCCARNEY Justine – – 2T 4z 2A5
21. MCCARNEY Justine – – 2T 4z 2A5
22. SPURRELL Christy – – 2T 4z 2A6

Men’s Open

1. HOLOWACH Jason – – 5T 5z 7A5
2. SAPRA Rahul – – 5T 5z 8A8
3. JOHNSON Will – – 4T 5z 4A5
4. ELLIOTT Jakob – – 4T 5z 5A6
4. FRITZ Alex – – 4T 5z 5A6
4. SMITH Nathan – – 4T 5z 5A6
7. MCCOLL Sean – – 4T 5z 5A8
8. HAIGHT Mitchell – – 4T 5z 6A7
8. VANDENBOSCH Kiefer – – 4T 5z 6A7
10. VIGNEAULT Marc-Antoine – – 4T 5z 8A8
10. WOTTON Kye – – 4T 5z 8A8
12. TIGER Jake – – 4T 5z 11A14
13. NG Timothy – – 4T 5z 12A14
14. BILODEAU Francis – – 4T 4z 7A5
15. BALSEZ Florent – – 4T 4z 7A6
15. MCNAMEE Guy – – 4T 4z 7A6
17. LAZURE Sebastien – – 3T 5z 3A7
18. DOYLE Aidan – – 3T 5z 3A10
19. CHRUSTEN Remi – – 3T 5z 6A10
20. KRESLING Kirill – – 3T 5z 10A12
21. HUGHES Ben – – 3T 5z 10A13
22. MAH Jason – – 3T 4z 3A4
22. TRUDEAU David – – 3T 4z 3A4
22. UCHIDA Lucas – – 3T 4z 3A4

Starting in about an hour, the Grand Wall Bouldering Co-op will be hosting their 2018 Annual Winter Fling Friendly Bouldering Competition.

Details below.

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This weekend, Up the Bloc Climbing Gym, will play host to the 2018 CEC Open Boulder Nationals. The start-list of climbers for this event was released earlier this week and the competition looks stiff.

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Rolf Ryback, a prominent member of the Skaha climbing community and CASBC Regional Director for the area, has posted a survey for all climbers that use Skaha Provincial park for the purposes of climbing.

BC Parks is developing a Climbing Strategy for Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park. The Strategy will give more specific direction to the management and development of recreational climbing and outdoor recreation, ensuring that recreational needs are balanced with ecological conservation. The climbing strategy will provide a 20-year vision, strategies and guidelines regarding climbing in Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park.

The intent of this survey is to learn more about people’s perspectives about protecting the ecological values of Skaha Bluffs Provincial Park, to identify existing and future needs of the climbing community and other park users, and to help inform management strategies for climbing infrastructure and facilities.

Fill out survey here.