Here is an update from Vince Hempsall, one of the directors of the Climber’s Access Society of British Columbia (CASBC), regarding the situation to save the Kinnaird Bluffs in Castlegar, BC.

Kinnaird Bluffs in Castlegar, British Columbia, have been located on private property for the past half century and, although the various owners allowed rock climbing there, access was always tentative. Last November the 17-acre piece of property where the bluffs are located were put on the market and The Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers, a chapter of CASBC, immediately jumped in with an offer to save the Bluffs from development. The asking price of the property was $57,000.

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Very inspiring video about Black Diamond athletes Joe Kinder, Dan Mirsky and Sam Elias making the commitment to a three month training program. Each of these athletes are inspiring in their own way and each have a story to tell. Definitely worth a watch to get psyched as the good weather moves our way! More video’s below!

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Last year Jon Cardwell had an incredible season in Rifle, CO. Among other achievements he flashed Waka Flocka (14b) and nabbed the second ascent of Jonathan Siegrist’s Shadow Boxing (14d). Check out this great little video which includes highlights from both these climbs.

A new guidebook was recently released by Blake Herrington that covers 160 of the best multi-pitch and alpine climbs in Washington and Southern BC. The book itself, aptly named Cascades Rock, is spectacular and if purchased will most likely live on the top of your toilet seat if you are so inclined. Deep within its pages holds the secrets to many amazing areas from the Stuart range to Washington Pass, Southern BC, Index, and the North Cascades. Squamish Climbing Magazine had a chance to touch base with Blake as he was touting the book on this side of the border and here is what he had to say.

Cover of new book. Photo courtesy of Blake Herrington ©

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Another great recap from the Blocshop of the Tour De Bloc 13 Finals!

Recap of the 2016 Canadian National Bouldering Championships at The Hive North Shore.

To end a fantastic bouldering competition season in British Columbia, we thought it would be only fitting to interview climbing coach and mentor, Andrew Wilson. Andrew has long been a force in the competition scene, both in British Columbia and on a national level. With just under five years climbing experience under his belt, Andrew began his journey into the role of climbing coach 23 years ago at The Edge Climbing Centre in North Vancouver, BC. Along with his coaching partner, Mike Doyle, this team influenced a large amount of Canadian climbers including Sean McColl, Simon Parton, and Will Stanhope just to name a few.

Andrew Wilson and Sean McColl at last year’s IFSC Climbing Camp. Photo courtesy of Ken Chow ©

This year, along with his new coaching partners Matt Johnson and Len Chong, the Climb Base 5 Open Adult Team was born, the first adult competition team in British Columbia. To start this interview, Andrew’s current coaching partner, Matt Johnson, was gracious enough to take over the introduction of Andrew to capture his influence over the years.

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Local climber, Hans Christian Montenegro, is trying to gather data on climbers and their training behaviours. Hans trains a number of clients at the Grand Wall Bouldering Co-op and is hoping to gather enough information that he can then help the community out by creating a space or service that would increase the efficiency of training in our community.

Hans Christian Montenegro. Photo courtesy of Hans Montenegro ©

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