Local News ‘Jared Nelson sends Revival (5.14b); First of the Grade’

By | July 4, 2017

We are very pleased to announce that Jared Nelson sent Revival (5.14b) yesterday in Chek Canyon, Squamish, BC.

With the winds picking up early in the day, Jared made it through the Pulse crux on his first go and reached a high point on Revival only to jitter off after being excited. On his second go, he again made it through the crux of pulse with ease, rested in the alcove and then perfectly executed the Revival crux, arriving at the top of the climb shortly after.

Congratulations Jared! Looked pretty easy!

Jared on the Big Show. Photo courtesy of Nic Vissers ©

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Video ‘Oliana Good Times 2017 with Chris Sharma’

By | July 3, 2017

Stacked video featuring Chris Sharma, Joe Kinder, Dani Andrada and Patxi.

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Video ‘Flight of the Challenger (5.12) in Murrin Park, Squamish, BC’

By | July 2, 2017

Drew Marshall climbs Flight of the Challenger (5.12c) in Murrin Park, Squamish, BC. Not the greatest quality but worth it if you have ever thought about the route.

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Recent News ‘Kim McGenere sends Galactic Emperor (5.14a); First of the Grade’

By | July 1, 2017

We are pleased to announce that Kim McGenere (formerly House) sent Galactic Emperor (5.14a) in Ten Sleep, Wyoming yesterday, marking her first climb of the grade.

Galactic Emperor (5.14a) follows a beautiful blue and orange streaked ‘just-steeper-than-vertical wall’ with powerful moves between tiny holds in the Sector D’Or et Bleu. Kim had been working the rig for two weeks in between rain showers. According to Kim, she slept terribly and had a later than usual start to the day but managed to pull it together flashing Esplanada (5.12d) just before getting on Galactic Emperor (5.14a), making it one of her best climbing days ever. Congratulations Kim!

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Video ‘Wide Grandadz featuring Pete Whitaker and Tom Randall

By | June 30, 2017

The year is 2063, climbing is now an indoor only sport and trad climbing is banned. The climbing duo previously known as the ‘Wide Boyz’ Pete Whittaker and Tom Randall return to Millstone Edge in the Peak District to reminisce about times gone by and revisit one of their most memorable gritstone problem, the iconic ‘Master’s Edge’.

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Development News ‘New Sport crag Powerline Hill Near Function Junction, Whistler, BC’

By | June 29, 2017

Thanks to the hard work of a Finn Grathwol and his father, Whistler just got a new sport crag. Powerline Hill is a an overhanging cliff just south of Function Junction and features five sport routes ranging from from 5.8 to 5.12c and potential for more. Special thanks to Finn for his development efforts!

Directions Below

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Fun & Free Events at the 2017 Squamish Arc’teryx Climbing Academy

By | June 28, 2017

We are very excited to be a part of the 2017 Squamish Arc’teryx Climbing Academy.

Come join in on any number of the fun and free events happening at the festival this year. From the Maxim Tug of War, to the Educational Seminars series, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

CASBC / SAS Trail Build Day

Each year we organize an annual trail building day to maintain our local climbing areas. Join us, along with Climbers Access Society of British Columbia (CASBC) and the Squamish Access Society (SAS), for a fun day of socializing and hard work. Reward yourself by getting to know this area and its community.

Date: Saturday July 22nd | Time: 9:30AM – 12:30PM | Location: Adventure Centre Parking Lot

Date: Sunday July 23rd | Time: 9:30AM – 12:30PM | Location: Adventure Centre Parking Lot

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Video ‘The Last Honey Hunter: Behind the Scenes’

By | June 28, 2017

Renan Ozturk and Mark Synnott travel to Nepal with National Geographic to experience the last traditional honey harvest. Watch exclusive, behind the scenes footage of the harvest here.