Mark Fraser. Photo courtesy of Mark Fraser ©
Flashed has always been a big supporter of local development and innovation in Squamish, BC. One of our favourite guys working there is Mark Fraser. Try going to dinner with Mark and not having a great time. Below is Mark’s ‘Chalk Talk’ podcast as he talks the origins of Flashed and how they put science and innovation into their products. Worth a listen!
The local news continues as the cold weather and sun brings fantastic conditions to the Sea to Sky area.
This morning in the boulders, Mat Pouliot sent Frontside (v12). Mat has been on a huge tear over the past few years, getting stronger and stronger. According to Mat, he is feeling pretty good these days but the temperatures also helped with the send.
Jamie Finlayson completed Shelter (v13). Jamie just recently had a baby boy and all that dad power must be paying off!
The great fall weather in Squamish continues to usher in big sends. Nathan Hall has sent The Method, his first V12. This stunning technical line climbs a tall, near vertical face just off the apron trail. It is widely considered one of the very best problems in Squamish.
Nathan on The Method. Photo by Jamie Finlayson©
Here is a nice little write up from Nathan describing his experience:
Interview with Alex Honnold on his foundation and what is important.
Here is the Men’s final round from TDB13: Rock Jungle.
A lot of action in and around the boulders this weekend with sunny skies and perfect temps (if you can handle the cold!).
Luke Zimmerman made quick work of The Drowning Grip (v11), originally put up by Tim Doyle in 2006. Luke made huge progress on Saturday after giving up for the day on different project, falling at the top three times only to get back Sunday with refined beta and a send.
In other news from this weekend, Mat Pouliot made an ascent of The Serpent (v10) and Siddartha (v11). Tyler Thompson also did The Serpent (v10).
A few weeks ago Ben Herrington, originally from Washington, did Vince Pinch Low (v13) and put up a new line called Roundabout (v11) at the Dark Side in the cave to the right of Palm d’Or v5.
Here are a few photos of the 2015 SCBC Fall Classic taken by Ken Chow. These photos have made their way to facebook but we thought we would put them up for those non-facebook folks out there.
Alex Fritz in finals. This problem was for both men and women. Photo by Ken Chow ©
We are pleased to announce that Josie Hetyei, Vancouver-local, has taken down yet another 5.14 this year, Trous Dans L’air (5.14a) in Kalymnos. Josie has been crushing for a number of years and is well known for her technical kneebaring and absolute tenacity when it comes to sending. Congratulations Josie!
Josie on Trous Dans L’air. Photo by Lans Hansen ©
Special thanks to Lans Hansen for going to the effort for this photo. Please visit his site here.
The 2015 Squamish Access Society Scrub Brush Awards were held this weekend in Squamish, BC. The Scrub Brush Awards are designed to recognize those people in our community who put the time and effort into putting up new routes or making old routes new again. The event was held at Matches in Squamish, BC.
The Edge Climbing Centre hosted the 2015 SCBC Fall Classic last night and it did not disappoint. Going into finals, three female competitors, Maria Celkova, Tiffany Melius, and Alannah Yip were tied for first in what was expected to be a battle royal between these strong climbers.
Sophie Buitedyk. Photo by Michelle Yalowega ©
In the end, it was Sophie Buitendyk, after four tops in eight tries, blew the competition out of the water to land on top of the podium followed by Sidney Trinidad and Alannah Yip. According to witnesses, Sophie was ‘climbing like a boss’ during the final round.
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