Canadian athletes keep rolling into Munich, Germany for the 2015 IFSC Bouldering World Cup which will start tomorrow. A number of these athletes have funded themselves to compete with the world’s best and deserve a lot of recognition for their efforts. Alongside the Canadian climbing team, the competition will include the likes of Adam Ondra, Ty Landman, and Jan Hojer on the Men’s side and Melissa Le Neve, Shauna Coxsey, and Akiyo Nuguchia on the Women’s side. Notably missing is Sean McColl, who is currently in Vancouver for a wedding and Anna Stohr, who is still recovering from a finger injury. Also missing from the action is German climber Juliane Wurm, who has retired from competition climbing after winning the 2015 European Bouldering Championship.

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Last week Andres Elizondo sent Pulse (5.14a) in Cheakamus Canyon. Originally from Mexico, Andres has become a strong personality in the Vancouver climbing scene. After putting to rest Division Bell earlier in the spring after trying it many times the previous summer, Andres continued to work on Pulse sporadically and sent the route rather quickly compared to its counterpart. This was his first 5.14a.

Pulse was the first 5.14a established in Canada by Jim Sanford in 1995, It is considered hard for the grade.

In other news, Andy White has established ‘No More Mr. Gneiss Guy (V12)’ at the Boulderfields in Kelowna, BC. Andy has worked hard to share ‘The Fields’ with the rest of the world and it sounds like he is still finding great lines. Congratulations Andy!

Andy on ‘No More Mr. Gneiss Guy’. Photo courtesy of Andy White ©

Here is an update from Jeff Yoo regarding Squamish Rampage that will take place this weekend in Squamish, BC. Be sure to register here before Wednesday for the event.

The second annual Squamish Rampage is an annual outdoor charity bouldering event/competition where the local and international climbing community gather, climb & fund-raise to support the community. This year we have teamed up with SlackLife BC and Flow-Acro Yoga to organize a mega event, Squamish Uprising 2015. Throughout the day, events in climbing, slack lining, and acro yoga will be happening simultaneously and participants can indulge in any of these 3 disciplines as they desire.

This year, all proceeds will go to two different organizations

Squamish Access Society whose mission is to protect public access to the climbing areas of the greater Squamish region, to engage as responsible stewards of the climbing environment and to advocate for access to quality self-propelled recreation

Climb and Conquer Society Canada whose mission is to support youth (age 4-18) from disadvantaged backgrounds to build healthy self-esteem, relationships and leadership skills through rock climbing and caring mentorships.

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The 2015 Psicobloc Masters will take place today! We have great news that Jason Holowach has made it through the qualification round and will be competing alongside fellow Canadian and last years champion, Sean McColl.

Jay Holowach, Sean McColl, and Chris Sharma working out the beta. Phot courtesy of Sean McColl ©

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Video featuring Alex Megos in the Frankenjura climbing two very difficult lines.

For those interested, the first annual Revelstoke Outdoor Bouldering Competition will take place the weekend of August 15th, 2015 in Revelstoke, BC. The competition, dubbed ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ will include a day of prizes, free entry, shady forest, mossy landings, and classic lines.

Photo by William Eaton‎ ©

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A travelling climber who is suspected to be in Vancouver and/or the Squamish area is missing. If you have any information please contact via the info below.

For those who missed out last year, the 2015 Psicobloc Masters is back! The Psicobloc Masters is a head to head deep water soloing competition held at the Utah Olympic Park in Park City, UT. The prize purse for this years competition is $20,000.

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