For those looking to follow Canadians Josh Muller and Jason Holawach tonight, here is the live feed for the 2016 Psicobloc Masters. Such a great competition and very very fun to watch! The live feed should start at 7 pm mountain time!

We are pleased to announce that Kelowna-based climber Andy White has made the first ascent of Slippery When Wet (v12/13). According to Andy, the climb sits in a cave that stays cold even in the summer and there is a v14 start waiting for anyone with the guns. Congratulations Andy!

Andy White on Slipper When Wet (v12/13). Photo courtesy of Andy White ©

We are pleased to announce that Josh Muller has qualified for the Psicobloc finals! The deep water solo competition, which takes place in Salt Lake City over the next 3 days, pits some of the world’s best climbers head to head in a hybrid speed difficulty format. 12 of the 16 climbers in each Men’s and Women’s categories were invited, including Canadian Jason Holowach. The other 4, are the winners of today’s qualification round which includes Josh. Congratulations Josh and good luck to both Josh and Jason in the finals!

Oh shit I actually qualified!! Now I get to play with the big kids. Thanks to @jason_holowach_grip_it for all the DWS beta and @outdoorresearch for getting me in the comp. @psicocomp @scarpana @petzl_official @frictionlabs @elevatemefoods

A photo posted by Josh Muller (@joshmuller) on Aug 3, 2016 at 1:38pm PDT

A little video featuring some bouldering in Winlaw, BC.

This boulder sits right off the highway as you pass south of Winlaw, BC. There are 2 amazing climbs on it. Both are in the V8/9 range. I don’t know the names but they are 5 star climbs.

A somewhat odd meeting of minds featuring Tommy Caldwell and Jared Leto.

We are very psyched to announce that Sara Frangos sent Endless Summer today in Acephale, Canmore, AB. Sara took on the project after her sister, Becca Frangos sent the rig earlier this summer only to realize that it would take much less time than she though. In front of a full crowd today at Acephale, she made it look very easy! This was her first of the grade.

Sara Frangos on Endless USummer (5.13d). Photo by Tim Schaufele ©

We are very psyched to announce that Kelly Franz has sent Division Bell (5.13d). Kelly had been working the rig all summer after work and between being a dad and finally sent today. This was his first of the grade!

It is day three of Alex Megos watch, as he makes his way through the Rockies. On his third day, Alex made it up to Acephale, completing Bunda de Fora (5.14d) on his third try and then sending Kinder Surprise (5.14d) on his second try. Later in the afternoon, Alex made his way up the Full Nelson project twice, only to make the first ascent of the line on his third try, sticking with the original name, Full Nelson (5.14d). I must say it was very impressive to watch. Stay tuned to Squamish Climbing Magazine for more action!

Alex Megos on Bunda de Fora (5.14d). Photo by Tim Schaufele ©

Update: On his fourth on and second day at Acephale, Alex climbed Existance Mundane (5.14b), Endless Summer (5.13d), Prime Time (5.14c) and Shine (5.14b; no heel hooks!).

We are pleased to announce that visiting climber Alex Megos has completed the last remaining bolted project at Planet-X in Canmore, AB. Alex made the first ascent of the project yesterday and named it ‘Iron Butterfly’ (5.14c/d). Given that Alex has only been here two days, we are sure there will be more to come!

A photo posted by @alexandermegos on Jul 30, 2016 at 9:13pm PDT

We are very psyched to announce that German climber Alex Megos is currently in Canmore, BC and yesterday made the first ascent of ‘The Prow Project’ (5.14b) on his second attempt at Raven Crag in Banff, AB. The route, projected to be in the 5.14+ range was graded 5.14b according to Sonnie Trotter. According to Instagram, ten bolts were added to the project yesterday as well, perhaps creating a very difficult route and future project. Alex is in Canmore for three weeks followed by a two week stint in Squamish, BC.

UPDATE: For those looking for a little more background. the original line was 8 bolts and Sonnie Trotter recently added 10 more bolt to the project. According to John Blackwell (photographer), Alex thought that both the bottom section and the top section may be 9a (or 5.14d) with no rest in between and indicated ‘It’s probably harder than 9a+’. The grading on the bottom section see, somewhat conflicting but only time will tell!

Wicked day today at the Local watching "The Prow Project" in its original state get sent (5.14c/d) by @alexandermegos with no dyno 👍🏽 But now 10 bolts have been added to its steepness above. First 5.15 in Canada? Looks promising and spectacular! #RavensCrag

A photo posted by James Blackhall (@jsbcphoto) on Jul 29, 2016 at 11:34pm PDT