Awesome feature by the crew at Louder than 11 featuring Heather Weidner battling the route China Doll (5.14R).

China Doll is a provocative exploration of gender stereotypes, romance, and rock climbing. Witness Heather Weidner battle personal demons in the world of hard traditional climbing. With her ascent of China Doll, a 5.14- R traditional route in Upper Dream Canyon, Colorado, U.S.A., Heather Weidner nabs the first female ascent, and becomes the fourth woman in the world to climb a 5.14 traditional route. In the process, she discovers that loving herself is the ultimate project.

This weekend, the Boulder House in Victoria, BC will play host to a CEC National Series bouldering competition. Finals start @ 430 so be sure to get down and cheer on your favourite competitors.

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Well shot video by Lloyd King.

A project I recently completed which is a short high paced sport climbing flick showcasing how incredibly rad and absolutely bad ass the Canadian Rockies are. Not necessarily an inspirational narrative story being told in the first person or second for that matter but, plain and simple clips with mind blowing scenery that will undoubtedly speak to the psyche of those climbers out there that generate their stoke from visually stimulating climbing.

We are very psyched to announce that Dan Beland sent Southern Smoke (5.14c) today, marking his fourth of the grade. Dan has also sent two 5.14a’s this trip, including Transworld Deprevity (5.14a) and God’s Own Stone (5.14a) as well as Super Charger (5.13d). Congratulations Dan!

Dan Beland on God’s Own Stone (5.14a). Photo courtesy of Dan Beland ©

Great little flick featuring young crusher Piotrek Schab.

Climbing To Bolt Or Not To Be (5.14a) in Smith Rock is like learning over 100 choreographed moves of a difficult dance. Nina Caprez shares her story of working her way up all 40 meters of perfectly smooth, vertical wall.

A world less traveled is a story about our adventure around the world”
Pro climbers “Charlotte Durif” and “Josh Larson” finish stop 1 (of 18) of thier 2 year trip around the world. Climbing in the areas and countries not so popular to many, the two explore a new zone in southwestern Greece – Kyparissi. From sending the gnar to bolting it, they discover the endless possibilities that a little town of Greece can offer.

Tara Kerzhner’s award-winning documentary about PsicoRoc 2016, America’s first deep water soloing climbing competition on real stone—with a touching tribute to Hayden Kennedy and Inge Perkins, who won the women’s division.

Outdoor Life Style II featuring Edu Marin and Sasha Digiulian.

Anna Stöhr: The Evolution of a Four-Time World Cup Champion.