In 2017, we reported that local climber known as Jesse James had been found inside a burned out vehicle on Cheekye Forest Service Road leading to Cat Lake.

Yesterday afternoon, the RCMP officially identified the body thought to be ‘Jesse James’ as Davis Wolfgang Hawke, a fugitive running from the law, because of a DNA match.

If the story couldn’t get any weirder, Davis Wolfgang Hawke was known for being a neo-nazi and an early internet spam organizer, only to find himself a new identity in Squamish, BC years later.

Known as Jesse James while in Squamish, BC, a number of tales circulated around town, including him flashing huge wads of cash, being the author of the book Psychology of Seduction and more odd stories.

It is now unknown why Jesse James was murdered in his van where he was first shot and then burned inside his vehicle. According to multiple sources, the RCMP are seeking any information on contacts of Jesse James.

Anyone with more information about Hawke’s death is asked to phone IHIT at 1-877-551-4448 or email ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 if they want to remain anonymous.

First Tries on Perfecto Mundo with Adam Ondra.

Hidden Gems Of God’s Crag.

We are very psyched to announce that Jacob Cook has completed the vision of Marc-Andre Leclerc’s unfinished Wrist Twister project. The project tackles some pretty crazy slab near the Bullets on the Stawamus Chief. Click to see Jacob’s thoughts on the project.

Photo courtesy of Bradford Mcarthur.

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Edu Marin on FA of Arco Iris (200m 8c+) in Montserrat.

We are pleased to announce that Ben Harnden has made what could be the second ascent of The Revenant (5.14b) in Skaha Provincial Park. The line is an extension of The Replicant, traversing right at the last bolt and making your way up the rock face to the right. Originally a closed project, the line was completed by Elan Jonas-McCrae (footage below) originally suggesting 5.14+.

Uncut: Dave Graham – Ali Hulk sit (9B/5.15B)

Atene Naturale (9a) Featuring Adam Ondra

We are pleased to announce that last week Tim Emmett completed his Anvil Island project and named it Apnea (5.14a). The route climbs an awesome line that overhangs the water on the Northwest side of Anvil Island.

The route was flashed by local crusher Ben Harnden after getting beta from Tim and checking out the cliff. What a stunning line and hats off to Tim for the vision!

We are pleased to announce that the topo for Colossus Area in Squamish Valley has recently been released. The area is located down Squamish Valley Rd. past the BC Hydro station.

Topo can be found here

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