There has been a lot of news over the past few weeks, as fall temperatures return to Squamish and the rain stays away!

First and foremost, visiting climber Paul Nadler made an ascent of I shot the Sheriff (v13) in the North Walls, sending on the same day as Nalle hukkataival and Andy Lamb. Nalle also made the first ascent of the A Frame project in the Apron boulders the same day (more details to come!)

Paul Nadler on I Shot the Sheriff. Photo courtesy of West Mountain Media ©

In sport climbing news, Mike Foley made an ascent of Spirt of the West (5.14a) in Paradise Valley after only a handful of attempts. Local climber Tosh Sherkat made an ascent of Division Bell (5.13d) on Thursday, marking his first of the grade. Tosh climbed the route on his third try, making it look pretty easy. Miles Adamson also made an ascent of Division Bell earlier in the week.

Looks like Marc Bourguignon has been having a great summer with a recent ascent of The Method (v12) in the Apron boulders, marking his first of the grade. He also completed The Perfect Cave (v11) during August.

Eric Hughes completed his last project at The Monastery (5.13b or c) last week and it has already garnished two ascents by both Remy Laroque and Tom Wright.

Finally Gabriel Moch has sent Black Magic (v13) at Gibb’s Cave! A muerte Gab!

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We are very psyched to announce that Nalle Hukkataival has made the coveted second ascent of Singularity (v14). First completed by Tim Clifford, Singularity has remained unclimbed until yesterday when Nalle Hukkataival completed the problem for the second ascent and then repeated the problem again for camera, starting matched on the rail both times.

Nalle Hukkataival on Singularity (v14). Photo by West Mountain Media ©

Nice video featuring Mason Earle on Cobra Crack (5.14a) in Squamish, BC.

We are very psyched to announce that Stu Smith has completed the crown jewel in his development career with the recent first ascent of E.M.U.B.I.G.S (Everyone’s Moving Up But I’m Going Sideways) 5.13+ R.

Below is a write up by Stu regarding the route!

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“In this light you look like Poseidon” is Bolivias’s first 9a, the second one on the Altiplano on almost 4000m, the fourth one in Latin America.

In 2003 Fred Moix belayed Didier Berthod during the first “pinkpoint” ascent of Greenspit, Europe’s hardest crack. He shot the memorable photos , which went on to be published worldwide. This marked a big step for both Didiers a climber and for Fred as a photographer. 13 years later, Fred has his turn at redpointing this legendary 5.14- crack placing all gear on the lead. This was Fred’s second ever trad route. Despite the fame surrounding the route it still hasn’t seen many ascents.

We are pleased to announce that Matt Keys has completed the rib project in Hope, BC, aptly naming it ‘The Rib (v6)’. Originally unearthed by Tyler Thompson, The rib features a smooth right leaning rib that climbs up a somewhat highball boulder. The boulders in Hope, BC have garnished more attention over the last month and it is not without merit! The boulders are awesome.

Matt Keys on The Rib (v6). Photo unknown ©

We are very excited to announce that Jared Nelson sent Superman (5.14c) yesterday on the Big Show in Cheakamus Canyon, Squamish, BC. This was the last climb Jared needed to do before completing all established lines on The Big Show which is comprised of one 13c, two 13d’s, two 14a’s, two 14b’s, and two 14c’s.

On the first attempt of the day after warming up in the boulders, Jared fell twice on the second move of pulse, only to come down and start again. After a the long journey past the crux of Pulse (5.14a) and Captain America (5.14b), Jared rested for a long time in the alcove before entering the final diagonal of Heat (5.13d), looking as though he just walked through the moves.

Congratulations Jared! What a summer!

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As we were just getting ready to promote the 2017 Tour De Frank that takes place every year at Frank Slide, we found out the news that this years event has been cancelled due to extreme fire risk.

For the past month, there has been a Fire Advisory for the Crowsnest Pass Area. Trent Hoover, one of the organizers of the event, recently spoke to the site coordinator for Frank Slide and reported that access to the boulders is still open but the operators do not want any large groups in the area because of the increased risk for a potential human-caused fire. As of such, the organizers have made the decision to cancel the event for this year.

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