Impressive climbing with Jan Hojer as he climbs More Shining (8B), Golden Gate (8B flash), Ski Route Projekt (8B), and Memento (8B+)

For those of you who have not heard, Climb Base 5 in Coquitlam, BC has started an Open Performance Team for those individuals who are training for indoor or outdoor climbing goals. To be on the team, participants need to apply before August 2nd, 2015 and the selection process will involve a selection camp as well as an interview. The team will be headed by two fantastic coaches, Andrew Wilson and Matt Johnson. This is a very unique concept in the Lower Mainland and I am sure it will pay off for those individuals who want to realize their climbing goals in a team setting.

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The sequel to Destination Fontainebleau. Again we’re in the search for some of the best bouldering on the planet; this time in Swiss destination Magic Wood. Among climbing what are undoubtably some of the best boulders in the world we discovered that Joe believes he’s too weak to ever climb 8A, Nathan likes to flash all our projects and still finds time to moan about something, Will doesn’t care how bad the moves are because it’s “all about the line”, James would be lost without a dishwasher and that I shouldn’t think too much as it can be dangerous.

For those of you wondering why we have not been not updating as much as usual, it is because we are currently doing a ‘Spotcheck’ on one of the most famous sport climbing areas in the world, The Frankenjura. For those who have never heard of the Frankenjura, then give your head a shake because it is the birthplace of modern sport climbing. It also happens to be the home of Cafe Kraft and we have an interview coming up with one of managers at the gym, Pino Stein, to fill us in on what is going on with them and their new location. In the meantime, here is a video featuring Matilda Soderlund training at the Nurenburg facility.

Be sure to check back tomorrow for our interview with Pino Stein!

Squamish resident, Kyle MacDonald-Wolochatiuk, 40, died in a speed flying accident in the Stawamus Chief Provincial Park late Sunday night off first peak. BC Coroner’s Service reported that MacDonald-Wolochatiuk died on the scene after encountering problems in the air. Global News reported that Kyle hit a tree which resulted in complications during the flight followed by a fall of approximately 500 metres.

Kyle leaves his wife, Krista Besner, and soon-to-be child. A fundraising campaign has been started online to raise money for Kyle’s family. Donations for his family can be made here.

We know there are a lot of friends and family of Kyle and Krista out there like us – friends who want a way to honour Kyle’s passionate spirit, and offer love and support to his wife Krista and their soon-to-be little girl.
Together we will hold them up.

Donate here

Here is a video of Kyle MacDonald-Wolochatiuk speed flying off the Chief a few months ago.

Here is a sweet little video featuring Jason Kehl in Joe’s Valley this year.