This morning, we posted the story below written by CBC describing a fall that occurred in Cheakamus Canyon on Sunday morning. According to outside sources, it was reported that the climber was on a new multi-pitch in the area called Centurion. The climber was on pitch one when a huge rock pulled off the route and severed the climber’s rope causing him to fall to the ground. Sources indicated that the climber was not badly injured but did sustain some injury due to the fall.

UPDATE: New sources indicated that climber was on a route in the same area as Centurion and sounds like it was the route Dingo Ate My Baby. According to sources, the climbers were at the start of the second pitch when the climber on lead pulled on a flake that he suspected was a little loose, the block fell and cut the climber’s rope. The climber sustained a broken arm, a big cut on his calf, and a sore back.

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This is the third instalment featuring Dani Andrada, Patxi Usobiaga and Edu Marín in Siurana after training for three weeks. Enjoy it! A film by David López “Campe” about climbing in Siurana. With Patxi Usobiaga, Dani Andrada and Edu Marín.

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What a finish to the 2015 IFSC Bouldering World Cup Toronto! Here are the results for the FINALS to end the first bouldering World Cup of the Season. Fantastic commentating from Sean McColl and all the crew. Looking forward to Vail, CO.

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Here are the Semi-final results for the IFSC Bouldering World Cup Toronto. At the time, full results were unavailable. These athletes will be competing in FINALS starting later this afternoon.

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Here are the Women’s QUALIFIER results for the IFSC Bouldering World Cup Toronto. The top 20 athletes will move forward to the Semi-finals tomorrow. Unfortunately with such a strong field, none of our Canadian Women advanced to semi-finals. Nonetheless, congratulations to all those that competed. Stay tuned tomorrow! Live feed links below.

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Here are the Men’s QUALIFIER results for the IFSC Bouldering World Cup Toronto. Two Canadians in Semi-finals for the Men! Congratulations Sean and Jay!

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Thomasina Pidgeon has been a familiar name in Canadian climbing for as long as I can remember. Originally from Newfoundland, Thomasina moved to Whistler and then Squamish, BC to pursue her love for outdoor climbing. Quickly turning to life on the road, Thomasina perfected her talents climbing outside in her stomping grounds of Bishop, Heuco, and Squamish. She was the first Canadian women to climb v10, v11, and v12, and more importantly, she has always been dedicated to her craft.

A few years ago, Thomasina decided to start a new journey into the world of competition climbing. Her adventures led her from the forest of Squamish to the indoor climbing gyms of Europe and the European competition circuit. Despite a number of hurdles, Thomasina has stayed steadfast in her desire to learn from her experience and continues to pursue the unforgiving world of competition climbing.

With the IFSC Bouldering World Cup in Toronto this weekend, we thought it was a great opportunity to talk to Thomasina about her experiences in Europe and her return to Squamish. After interviewing her, we knew that just one interview could not capture her experience. Thomasina will be representing Canada this weekend and then at the IFSC Bouldering World Cup in Vail, CO. Here is part one of our interview with Thomasina Pidgeon.

Thomasina and Cedar. Photo courtesy of Thomasina Pidgeon ©

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As the IFSC Bouldering World Cup makes it’s way to Toronto, many of our Canadian competitors are travelling across the country to compete in this international event. With 16 Canadians in each category (male and female), this opportunity will be the first IFSC competition for some and a chance to show their stuff on the international stage.

As we cheer from the sidelines, Squamish Climbing Magazine thought it would be interesting to feature a few climbers from across the country that are competing this weekend. We sent out the same set of questions to three female competitors and here is what they had to say.

Celeste Wall

Celeste Wall is the Head Instructor at The Hive in Vancouver, BC. She has been climbing for a total of nine years with a large chunk of time off between competing as a Youth and starting to climb again three years ago. She is originally from Canmore, AB and this weekend will be her second IFSC World Cup.

Celeste Wall. Photo by David Tam ©

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As the IFSC Bouldering World Cup makes it’s way to Toronto, many of our Canadian competitors are travelling across the country to compete in this international event. With 16 Canadians in each category (male and female), this opportunity will be the first IFSC competition for some and a chance to show their stuff on the international stage.

As we cheer from the sidelines, Squamish Climbing Magazine thought it would be interesting to feature a few climbers from across the country that are competing this weekend. We sent out the same set of questions to three female competitors and here is what they had to say.

Alison Stewart-Patterson

Alison Stewart-Patterson is a competition climber out of Victoria, BC. She competes in all disciplines, including bouldering, difficulty, and speed. She trains most of the time at The Boulders in Central Saanich,BC and is surely no stranger to the podium and competition, especially over the past year. This is her first IFSC Bouldering World Cup competition.

Alison Stewart-Patterson. Photo courtesy of Shane Murdoch ©

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