We are pleased to announce that Stu Smith has established the first ascent of The Lost Art of Trash Talk’.

Babsi Zangerl sending Speed Intégrale (9a).

We are pleased to announce that Adam Ondra has made the second ascent of Evan Hau’s Honour and Glory (5.14d) in Canmore, AB.

Photo courtesy of Miles Adamson

After trying to onsight the route and missing a hold, Ondra completed the route on his second attempt after resting only a few minutes. According to Miles Adamson via instagram, Ondra downgraded the route to 5.14d after his ascent.

We are pleased to announce that Calgary-based climber Evan Hau has established Cobalt Gecko (5.14c) at Planet X in Canmore, AB. The line is just to the right of Iron Butterfly.

We are excited to see that a number of professional climbers are visiting the Bow Valley this year, including Adam Ondra, Sasha DiGiulian, and Jonathan Siegrist.

We are pleased to announce that Adam Ondra has made some quick work at Acephale’s upper wall with on-sights of Army Ants (5.13c), Ojas (5.14a), Existence Mundane (5.14b) and First Flight (5.14c). Adam continues to work on the direct start to the Unknown Stuntman, first bolted and envisioned by Calgary-based climber and Bolder Climbing Gym owner, Josh Muller.

Stay tuned for more Rockies action!

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We are pleased to announce that Christie Falls in Kelowna, BC is getting some attention.

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Video featuring Jonathan Siegrist on Iron Butterfly (5.14) at Planet X in Canmore, AB. Iphone video quality.