Footage of Alex Megos on Canada’s first 5.15 established this summer. The route Fight Club (5.15b) is an extension to an open project bolted by Sonnie Trotter at Raven’s Crag in Banff, AB.

We are very pleased to announce that North Vancouver local, Alannah Yip made Canadian climbing history early this morning after placing fifth in the IFSC World Cup Bouldering competition in Chongqing, China. After flashing the first problem in semi-finals and then topping the final problem in the round, there was an excitement in the air, as Alannah took sixth place going into finals as the first Canadian female to do so in IFSC history. This was Alannah’s first stop on the tour after a big shift last year in her training as she focused more on the World Cup circuit than competing locally. Congratulations Alannah! All that work really paid off and we are excited for all to come.

Alannah realizing she made finals with teammate Sean McColl. Photo courtesy of Alannah Yip ©

The 2017 IFSC World Cup Chongqing is on its way with the Semi-final round starting tonight at around 6 pm pacific. With good showing in Qualifications, Alannah Yip was the only Canadian to reach the Semi-final round, with male competitors, Sean McColl, Elan Jonas-McCrae, and Sebastien Lazure not making it past qualifications. Great first competition for Alannah as she gains traction on the circuit moving forward. Below is a overview of qualifications followed by the feed for semi-finals and finals.

Livefeed for SEMI-FINALS

Livefeed for FINALS

Filmed and directed by Tara Kerzhner, this film features Jonathan Siegrist as he battles with the ups and downs of projecting on Pachamama (9a+) in Oliana, Spain. Lens choice, music, and storytelling, Tara Kerzhner is one of a handful of storytellers pushing climbing media in the right direction. Watch it!

In October 2016 Nick Bullock and Paul Ramsden made the first ascent of Nyainqentangla South East
[7046m] in Tibet via the North Buttress. Their first route together it was a leap of faith in the best possible style, an unclimbed face in a virtually unknown valley.

In October 2016 Nick Bullock and Paul Ramsden made the first ascent of Nyainqentangla South East
[7046m] in Tibet via the North Buttress. Their first route together it was a leap of faith in the best possible style, an unclimbed face in a virtually unknown valley

Nice little feature on Juliane Wurm.

Video featuring a group of Japanese climbers in Bishop. One of the better bouldering video we have seen in a while. Try hard action and some good music!

Trying to steal the magic from MTV’s Cribs, here is a snapshot of Tommy Caldwell’s training facility ad gear shed.

Little clip of Ondra onsighting ‘Master of the Universe (8c+) in Frankenjura.

After visiting BLOCK HELDEN gym in Bamberg for the special Climb-in-Gym tour event, La Sportiva ambassador Adam Ondra onsighted “master of the Universe”another stunning 8c/+ in Frankenjura.

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