In 2017, BMC ambassador and top sport climber Steve McClure finally climbed his seven-year mega-project at Malham, Rainman, to give the UK its first-ever 9b.
Video ‘Perspective featuring Jon Cardwell | Episode 2’
Second instalment of the perspective series featuring Jon Cardwell.
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A Comprehensive Review of the Scarpa Chimera | Gear Review Video
The Scarpa Chimera is a high performance climbing shoe that features a great heel cup, sensitive feel, and high quality production. We had a chance to review this shoe over a six month period and here is what we thought.
Editor’s note: This is the first gear review that we have released using our new video format. We hope that you found it informative and enjoyable. Please subscribe to our channel to stay up to date!
Video ‘Two Nineteen Forty Four – Timelapse of Speed Record on the Nose’
On a cold, misty morning in late October 2017, after 11 previous attempts, Brad Gobright and Jim Reynolds broke the standing speed record on The Nose (formerly held by Alex Honnold and Hans Florine) with an unbelievable new time of 2 hours, 19 minutes, and 44 seconds. Watching this as it happened was one of the more incredible spectacles I’ve ever witnessed; an amazing display of superhuman mastery unlike anything I’ve seen before.
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Video ‘Highlight Reel: University of Alberta ‘Rope Rumble’ Competition’
Highlight reel from the University of Alberta’s Rope Rumble’ difficulty competition sanctioned by the Alberta Climbing Association.
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Development News ‘Updated Bouldering Guide for Arrow Lakes in Robson, BC’
Special thanks to Allen James Rollin for the updated bouldering Guide for Arrow Lakes in Robson, BC. From the pictures that we have seen, this place looks like a great destination for early summer!
Developing a bouldering area takes many hands and especially when the folks surrounding that area want to keep it well kept and enjoyable for everyone. This guide would not be possible without the help of Nic Williams, Andrew Osnach, Jeremy Childs, Jarrad Monger, Ben Cox, Greg Mooney & Brian Hansen. It is those dedicated in a community that are keeping the dream alive in the West Kootenays!
-Allen James Rollin
Nicolas Tardy on Nagini (V7). Photo courtesy of Allen James Rollin ©
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Tommy Caldwell Presented by MEC | April 17th. 2018
On Tuesday, April 17th, MEC is hosting a night featuring Tommy Caldwell at their head office building. Tommy will be speaking about The Dawn Wall and the Fitz Traverse. All proceeds will be going to the Squamish Access Society. $10 at the door, no advanced tickets! 7pm start!
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Gear Review: Scarpa Chimera Climbing Shoe
With the introduction of the Chimera, Scarpa completes their line-up of high performance climbing shoes. Built on the same PCB Tension System of its predecessors, the Scarpa Chimera features an asymmetrical lace-up system using the latest innovation in sensitive rubber technology. With a sensitive toe box and impressive heel cup, the Scarpa Chimera is a must have for any bouldering enthusiast who requires a specialized shoe in their arsenal.
We had the opportunity to test the Scarpa Chimera over a six month period and here is what we though.
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Video ‘Without a Partner: Peter Whittaker rope solos El Capitan in under 24 hours’
Awesome feature from BMC!
In November 2016, Pete Whittaker became the first person to solo – all free – El Capitan in under 24 hours, finishing in 20 hours and 6 minutes. Rope Solo Free climbing is a sport that few people know about and even fewer people do. We hear from Pete Whittaker, his long time climbing partner Tom Randall and Big wall solo climbing expert Andy Kirkpatrick as they take us through the paces of what it really means to make a rope-solo-free ascent of El Cap.
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Video ‘Pull – A Story About Lead Climbing’
Pull follows one of the top lead climbers as he explores the ever-changing world of climbing. This full length short lead climbing documentary will make you come along for a mind-bending breakthrough journey of epic portions, several decades or more in the making. The makers of Pull have captured a story about the future of our sport and lead climbing. In many ways this is a look into the most future imaginable.
“Keep your eyes on the future, because when it’s here you won’t be able to see, it is invisible.” – Lead Climber Jeffrey Paul Snyder
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