We are very psyched to hear that Will Stanhope and Leo Holding have completed their objective of climbing the three west faces (Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Spicy Red Beans/ All Along the Watchtower, Beckey-Chouinard) of the Howser Towers in the Bugaboos, BC.

Managed to complete a long term project with @leo_houlding : the three west faces of the Howser Towers in the Bugaboos, free in a day. I've had this in the back of my head since climbing the Central Howser in 2009 with @jason_kruk and @mattsegal. It's a dream come true and we really had to dig deep for this one. Thanks so much Leo for believing in the project and for all the inspiration over the years. 2000 metres of climbing up to 5.12+, 58 rope lengths in 23.5 hours. Started with Chocolate Fudge Brownie on the Central at first light, then did Spicy Red Beans/ All Along the Watchtower on the North, and finished with the Beckey-Chouinard on the South Tower. Thanks so much @wilstone8 @adriansamarra @waldo_etherington and Leo for the great vibes and a trip I will never forget. @arcteryx @fiveten_official @metoliusclimbing @maximropes @coldhouse_

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Paul Nadler sends a beautiful new line called ‘The Staircase’. It’s located in the west side of The Grid. Paul has proposed a grade of V5 for the stand start, and V6 for the awesome sit start.

Chris Sharma river solo on another arch!

Nice little feature on some of the great bouldering in the Grampians.

We are very excited to announce that Logan Barber has made the 12th ascent of Cobra Crack (5.14a) in Squamish, BC.

Trying the route over the course of three consecutive summers, Logan finally clipped the chains a few days ago on Cobra Crack. Congratulations Logan. Must be a greats feeling! On a side note, a few days later Logan also sent Division Bell (5.13d). What a week!

Anyone else have a dream which involves having your name written on a hidden block of wood an hour hike into the forest? I start my journey for a third season in Squamish tomorrow. Lots of plans for the summer with a bit of time put aside for old foes. #scarpa #marmotforlife #lovetheoutside #osprey #rockclimbing #climbing #cobra #projects #squamish #trad @marmot_nz_aus #dreams

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We are very excited to announce that Logan Barber has sent Cobra Crack (5.14a) in Squamish, BC.

Trying the route over three consecutive summers, Logan had the tenacity to keep going and made the 12th ascent of Cobra Crack yesterday. Congratulations Logan!

Anyone else have a dream which involves having your name written on a hidden block of wood an hour hike into the forest? I start my journey for a third season in Squamish tomorrow. Lots of plans for the summer with a bit of time put aside for old foes. #scarpa #marmotforlife #lovetheoutside #osprey #rockclimbing #climbing #cobra #projects #squamish #trad @marmot_nz_aus #dreams

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Live feed of the 2017 IFSC World Cup Lead Competition in Arco featuring Adam Ondra and Alex Megos!

We are very excited to announce that Vikki Weldon has sent Flying Ants (5.14a) at Acephale in Canmore, AB.

Vikki sampled the route earlier this season and returned to Canmore in August to finish it up. Although the moves came relatively easy, the route gave her a good fight over the last two weeks.

Vikki Weldon on Fly Ants (5,.14a). Photo by Tom Wright.

The route climbs the crux of Army Ants (5.13c) and ends on the second crux of First Flight. This is the first female ascent of a 5.14 in the Rockies but will not be the last with a number of strong and motivated women climbers coming out of both Calgary and Canmore youth teams. Congratulations Vikki!

Beautifully shot trailer by Wojtek Kozakiewicz featuring Kinga Ociepka-Grzegulska.

For a little background on Polish climber Kinga Ociepka-Grzegulska, see below:

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