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After climbing the first 9a in Romania 2 days before, Adam takes up the next challenge and climbs Stone Butterfly, hardest romanian route at Vanturatoarea sector in Herculane.

Yesterday on social media, the Squamish Access Society released an open letter to the District of Squamish, asking for them to address illegal tent camping and van camping within the districts limits.

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Jimmy Webb climbs some of the hardest lines in the Tahoe basin of California. A few double-digit flashes and four first ascents, one of which being “The Outer Limits”, Tahoe’s first V15 boulder problem.

We are pleased to announce a new routes on Pet Wall in Murrin Park, Squamish, BC.

Local climber, Chris Smalls has made the first ascent of The Lost Art of Keeping A Secret (10d/11a). Sport. 5 bolts. 15m. Description. Bolt Line just right of Run for Cover ending under big roof. Bouldery start with rough landing- Stick clipping first bolt recommended (Line A in photo — Line B is a closed project).

Lots of things going on in the Hope, BC these days. The locals out there are making the most of the spring. Special thanks to Marco Lefebvre who has been keeping us updated for the past bunch of years! Marco is on his way to New Zealand for the unforeseeable future. Best of luck!

Marco Lefrebvre on Eclipse (V11).

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It’s time to sit back and enjoy New Zealand through our eyes and ears! Dim the lights, turn up your sound and check out what the island of NZ…

Please note that the Squamish Access Society has reported that a peregrine falcon is nesting on Astro Lege directly above Alaska Highway on the North Walls of the Chief.

We, along with BC Parks, ask that all climbers engage in a voluntary closure of this route, along with The Calling, Ron Zalko Workout and Gone Surfin’, until the young have fledged. We’ll update this with a link to the official BC Parks closure document when it’s ready. The nest will be observed carefully in the coming weeks and the routes will be re-opened as soon as possible. Thank you to those that reported this and for everyone’s cooperation.

A personal and revealing portrait into the demands of being a professional climber. Features unique behind-the-scenes footage and inspiring shots of one of Hazel’s hardest sends: Mind Control (8c) at Oliana.