We are pleased to announce that Nalle Hukkataival has sent The Reckoning (v14) at The Farm in the North Walls, Squamish, BC. Special thanks to West Mountain Media for the photo!
Nalle Hukkataival on The Reckoning (v14). Photo by West Mountain Media ©
Local news outlets are reporting that one climber has died on Crown Mountain, located near Grouse Mountain on the North Shore.
According to CBC, two climbers were attempting the route Widowmaker Arete (5.9) but found themselves off route when the lead climber fell, pulling four pieces of placed protection and falling approx 75 meters before hitting a ledge below the belay. The report concludes that the fallen climber was found on the bottom of the cliff face with his partner 60 meters up on a belay ledge. According to the report, the climber suffered third degree burns on his hands. No names were reported in the article.
CTV reported that the climbers were on the second pitch of the climb when the climber fell while CBC reported that the climber approx. 15 meters above his partner when the fall occurred.
All reports indicate that the body of the climber was recovered by North Shore rescue and now in the hands of BC Coroner services.
A collection of Ghost Rated (high or dangerous) climbs in Squamish, BC Canada from V3 to V7. Enjoy!
“I try to find any small things which can make me better.” Alexey says. He is always searching for new ways to get stronger. But it’s not always about comps and winning. “I touch the stone and I touch nature, it’s a good feeling. You are here and you have business here.”
After experiencing the adventure of pushing herself past her comfort zone and sending her first multi-pitch, BD Athlete Daila Ojeda decided she wanted more. That’s what brought her to the high mountains of Chamonix. After seeing pictures of Digital Crack—one of the highest 8a’s in the world at roughly 12,500 feet—Daila knew she had to try it.
We are pleased to announce that Hans Christian Montenegro has added a low start to the Something Wicked Extension (v12) in Gibb’s Cave, marking the first ascent of Something Wicked Extension Low (v12).
Hans on the Something Wicked Low (v10). Photo courtesy of Hans Montenegro ©
According to Hans, the new start adds a grade to Something Wicked Extension (v10), making the low start v12. When asked about adding the move to the other lines on the wall, such as Black Magic (v13), Hans reported that the four new moves add to the demand of the other established problems and most likely will add a grade to any link up.
We are absolutely psyched to announce that Margo Hayes has does Biographie (5.15a) in Ceuse, France. This marks the first female ascent of the world’s first 5.15a (if you don’t count Akira). Absolutely awesome!
14-Year-Old Laura Rogora Becomes Second Youngest To Climb 9a.
We are pleased to announce that Evan Hau is on a developmnet rampage as of late, with his latest route being completed at Planet X and named The Magician’s Apprentice (5.14b).
The line is listed as an open project on the image above. Evan was going to hold onto the project for next summer but took it down yesterday! Congratulations Evan and thanks for the hard work!
Another great year of route development in the Sea to Sky Corridor was celebrated last night at the 2017 Scrub Brush Awards presented by the Squamish Access Society.
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The Scrub Brush awards are given out to honour all of those who contribute the hard work of putting up routes. Let us tell you, it ain’t easy! Be sure to thank those who do.
Below are images of the winners via Squamish Access Society.
Peter Winter / Leavenworth WA / Grand Wall Boulders / 25 V4 Circuit / Home Campus Board
Hope BC / Jeremy Smith / Scrub your Face / Godman Creek / Ring Workouts / Wiretap