Just a reminder that November Sessions will take place this weekend at Climb Base5 this weekend. According to Sport Climbing Bc, this is already the largest local competition in BC history, with over 213 participants. The event will run across two days, with the Open, Junior, Youth A, and Youth B categories running on Saturday, November 7th and Youth C/D, Recreational, Experienced, and Advanced categories running on Sunday November 8th 2015.

Two things to note:

Doors open for spectators who want to watch the OPEN FINALS at 4:10pm on Saturday and then start at 430pm.

There will be an afer-party on Sunday starting at 830pm

Jimmy Webb and a crew bouldering in the Virgin Gorda.

A little video featuring some of the new ropes for 2016.

Mark the date on your calendar. Should be a great time. Please submit your nominations to Squamish Access Society.

Nice little video of Will Stanhope soloing in Joshua Tree, CA

Just a reminder there isa huge sample sale today in North Vancouver located at Grouse Inn Hotel.

Brands include: RAB, Evolv, Patagonia, Salewa, G3, Lowe Alpine, Dynafit, and Obez

When: Saturday October 31st, 2015

Where: Grouse Inn Hotel, North Vancouver (1633 Capilano Road)

What: Outdoor and Ski Clothing, Footwear, Skis, Ski Boots, Climbing Shoes, Backpacks and More.

Doors open at 10am. Cash only.

Last night, or this morning – I’m not sure which – I had a vision, or maybe a dream; that I was going to send Gibb’s Cave, and then Minor Threat, and then Breakfast at Tiffany’s.

It didn’t fire me up. I didn’t feel overly psyched. I just felt calm. Like it was a given. Not inevitable, and gained without hard work, but like, as long as I followed my true path the success would come.

I was almost derailed. The two people who I was supposed to climb with both bailed. Usually this would result in a lot of negativity from me as I don’t enjoy climbing alone. In fact, I usually actively dislike it. One of the reasons that I love climbing is that, while it is an individual sport, it is very social at the same time. When I climb alone, I get too lost in the chatter in my head. I over-analyse, I put myself down, and I don’t get the competitive element that fires up my psych.

The author contemplating the boulders. Photo courtesy of Tiffany Melius ©

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Just a reminder this is the last day to register for the November Sessions Bouldering Competition at Climb Base5.

REGISTRATION FEE

$40.00 to register before October 28th, 2015 (PLUS YOU GET A T-SHIRT)
$50.00 to register between October 29th and November 4th. (NO T-SHIRT)