We are pleased to announce that Nicholas Milburn made the seventh ascent of Dreamcatcher (5.14) in the Grand Wall Boulders yesterday. Milburn, who works for Tension climbing, has tried Dreamcatcher over the past three years with approx. 10 weeks of effort.

Wilburn on one of his first trips working Dreamcatcher. Photo by David Speyrer ©

Keenan Takahashi keeps his Swiss tick list rolling with a quick repeat of Dave Graham’s Delusions of Grandeur.

Special thanks to Chris Singer who continuously gives his time and efforts (not to mention mechanical feats!) to the Paradise Valley Sport Climbing crags.

Here is a link to an updated topo including the new Redd Right sector and a few up top on the river.

Development in this area is supported by the Sea to Sky Route Development Fund. If you feel so inclined, please give to this organization who continues to push development in the sea to sky area!

Another installment of the Road to Tokyo featuring Adam Ondra.

We are pleased to announce that now Calgary-based climber Dan Beland recently makes the first ascent First Offence (5.13b) in Grott Canyon. First Offence (5.13b) climbs the first three bolts of Crimes of Passion then move right via a series of natural underclings to connect into Vapour Trails.

Graham McGrenere puts his kneebar skills to the test on ASDATO (5.14b).

Article from last night’s Council meeting where Bylaw No. 2679 only got passed its first reading and is surely to be re-drafted.

Locals living the van life can breathe a little easier — at least for now. A flood of criticism has slowed the momentum of Squamish’s proposed camping bylaw, which many fear would force residents living in their vehicles out of town. Councillors — with the exception of Coun. Jenna Stoner, who was absent — unanimously voted to pass first reading of the bylaw on May 21. Council was initially considering passing all three readings at once.

Mayor Karen Elliott decided to put forth only one reading with the promise that the District would consult more with locals living in their vehicles before moving further with the proposed bylaw.
“What we’ve discovered here tonight is a form of housing that hasn’t been contemplated in our affordable housing strategy,” said Elliott.

For full article, please visit the Squamish Chief.

We are excited to announce that Ben Harnden has made the second ascent of the recently established Free Dimensional (5.13+) in Squamish, BC. First put up by Jeremy Smith, this thing is thin and scary!

Video below. Good start at 4:38 mark.

We are very pscyhed to announce that Elan Jonas-McRae has made a rare onsight of the 40 metre line, Pressure Test (5.13c), in Skaha Provincial Park. What a feat!

Photo by Eddie Folke ©