In the mountains behind the sleepy coastal town of Powell River, BC, a small group of rock climbers has spent decades quietly pioneering routes on some of the largest granite walls in Canada.

New Limestone Sport Crag in Chilliwack, BC – Topo can be found here.

‘Slesse Creek has received a facelift, along with a couple of other crags added in! 22 routes in total currently, with new routes and crags currently being developed. The rock is limestone, and grades currently run from 5.10a-5.12d, with some easier and harder stuff still to come. Belayers please WEAR a helmet, its limestone so there will still be bits and pieces coming down.’

Uncut: Hugo Parmentier – Amicalement Blues (9a/5.14d)

Updated topo for Storybook Craig in Whistler, BC

Follow Scottish climber Dave MacLeod as he makes the third ascent of ‘Hunger’ at The Anvil, Scotland’s first 9a climbed by Malcolm Smith in 2010. Having given up trying the route in 2007 after a hold broke Dave returns over a decade later to complete one of his last unfinished projects in Scotland

We are psyched to announce that Zak McGurk has made an ascent of Iron Butterfly (5.14c) at Planet X.

Photo by Tim Banfield

It’s official! The first ever guidebook for bouldering in the West Kootenays has arrived! This new book showcases the amazing wealth of bouldering around Nelson, Castlegar and the Slocan Valley.

Be sure to check out the new website http://westkootenaybouldering.ca/ for updates and all other information related to bouldering in the area. Information on purchasing can be found on the website and shipping is available in Canada and the U.S.

The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival is excited to announce that they will be hosting a virtual Best of Climbing Show on June 19-26!

They have curated a special selection of the top climbing films from their past February Festival including the 2020 VIMFF Best Climbing film winner, Climbing Blind. There’s a total 190 minutes of creative content to be watched and you have 7 full days to enjoy these award-winning films.

They hope you’ll join them and support the filmmakers, our climbing community and the VIMFF.

Learn more and get your tickets at tickets.vimff.org/BestOfClimbing-Squamish

Newly developed ‘Alumni Wall’ in McGillivray Canyon near Canmore, Alberta.

Calling the route “Missing & Presumed Drowned” for its reference to Alcatraz escapees and the experience of leading the upper sections. The route is characterized by some superb 5.9 and 10- climbing on good rock with excellent protection. While all hard moves are well protected, serious climbing exists in sections of loose and hard to protect mid fifth between the cruxes. The route is generally easy to follow but some variability may be found especially towards the top.

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