Video: Oliana Good Times with Chris Sharma, Dave Graham, Daniel Woods, Kleman Becan and Matty Hong

By | March 9, 2016

Two Sharma flicks in the same week. This one featuring Chris Sharma, Dave Graham, Daniel Woods, Kleman Becan and Matty Hong in Oliana.

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Topos: A Bouldering Guide to Kokanee Lake Boulders in Nelson, BC

By | March 9, 2016

Here is another amazing topo produced and shared by Allen Rollin of the Kokanee Lake Boulders located approximately 50 minutes from Nelson, BC plus a bit of a walk. Here are a few notes from the pdf guidebook below.

Photo courtesy of Allen Rollin ©

Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park is a beautiful sub-alpine/alpine park located 50 minutes from the city of Nelson that offers breathtaking hiking trails and views in a diverse mountain landscape. After about an hour and a bit of hiking from the Gibson Lake parking lot you enter a grand valley and come upon Kokanee Lake. The hiking has now got even better, you’ve gained most your elevation and things really start to open up. Wait a second, what are those big blocs at the bottom of that slide?

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Topos: A Bouldering Guidebook to The Grohman Boulders in Nelson, BC

By | March 9, 2016

The Grohman Boulders are located in Nelson, BC and is currently Nelson’s main bouldering area. It has been developed and re-cleaned by a number of people since the 90’s (a little mossier here) but features super clean coast-like granite right on the river 5 minutes from town. Big surge in popularity lately and nothing has ever been properly documented until now.

Tomas O’Braoin on The Axe (v3). Photo courtesy of Allen Rollin ©

Here is a note from the author of the topo, Allen Rollin.

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Topos: A Bouldering Guidebook to Arrow Lakes in Robson, BC

By | March 9, 2016

We are very psyched to release this pdf guidebook of Arrow Lakes in Robson, BC put out by Allen Rollin. Here is a little note from Allen in the guidebook to give you a little background.

‘Tomahawk’ V7+. Photo courtesy of Allen Rollin ©

With virtually unlimited potential, lakeside camping, sunshine, 8-9 month seasons, short approaches, high quality rock, tons of problems of all grades, aesthetic lines and no crowds, why would you ever want to Boulder at Arrow Lakes?

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Video: Chris Sharma on El Bon Combat (9b/+)

By | March 8, 2016

Awesome little video featuring Chris Sharma on El Bon Combats (9b/+)

Last year I was able to make the first ascent of a hard and beautiful line at Cova De l’ocell near Barcelona called Bon Combat. Its great to see this spot transform into yet another world class sector here in Catalunya!

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Gear Review: 2016 Patagonia Houdini Jacket

By | March 8, 2016

Since its first launch in 2005, the Patagonia Houdini Jacket has gained a solid reputation as a defining lightweight wind shell. It is known to be tried, tested and true by a variety of people on the west coast who swear by it as their ‘go to’ piece for anything from trail running to hiking to multi-pitch climbing. As the jacket has gained popularity, the designers at Patagonia have continued to refine this product resulting in substantial changes for the 2016 model including reduced fabric weight and a more ergonomic design when stuffed into its chest-pocket pouch.

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Topos: Guidebook to New bouldering Areas in Joe’s Valley, Utah

By | March 7, 2016

To celebrate the first week of a trip to Joe’s Valley, we are sharing this guidebook of a few new areas in Joe’s Valley including The Flu, Hidden Dragon, and The Rastafarian.

This area was recently re-discovered by Cody Allen while hiking around which ended up in the discovery of a number a problems. Along with Bryce Johnson, who developed this topo, a new area was born!

Please note: This area is subject to moisture and best not to climb after rain or snow.

Here is a video of some of the new problems.