Interview: Gabe Lawson On Proposing Canada’s Hardest Boulder Problem
By proposing V16 for his new problem, The Megg, Gabe Lawson propels Canadian bouldering to the next level—and brings a new spotlight on himself.
Squamish
A Climber We Lost: Nathan Roberts
Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community and contributed to climbing.
Ben Harnden Nabs First (and Second!) Ascent of 5.14 Trad in Squamish
Harnden worked Bladerunner (5.14; 3 pitches) for 25 days before sending. Then he returned with a photographer and sent it again.
Wait, Who Just Sent Squamish’s Most Elusive Boulder Problem?
Lucas Uchida, a 24-year-old Canadian comp climber-turned outdoor crusher, just sent “Singularity,” one Squamish’s most iconic hard lines. Check out the story and interview.
Weekend Whipper: Near Ground Fall on the Famous “Zombie Roof” 5.12d Trad
Pulling the lip is widely considered to be the crux, but it's only until you've nailed the sneaky right-to-left crack switch that you are in the clear.
A Climber We Lost: David Henkel, February 13
Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community and contributed to climbing.
The Calculated Madness of Marc-André Leclerc
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Paige Claassen and Michaela Kiersch Send the Iconic Dreamcatcher 5.14d in Squamish
Kiersch described the route as “one of the most beautiful, historical, and challenging routes in North America.”
Mike Foley on the First Ascent of Spirit Quest (5.14d)—One of Squamish’s hardest
Foley, a designer at Arc'teryx, has done the first ascent of Squamish's new power-endurance test-piece
Will Stanhope Establishes an Airy 5.13+ R on Squamish’s Stawamus Chief
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Weekend Whipper: Fall of the Century on “Crime of the Century”
In trying to pull off the "Crime of the Century," a classic 5.11c finger crack in Squamish, this climber gets caught red handed and takes a big fall.
Kindar and Guy: McNamee Twins Climb Hard Squamish Boulders
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Watch Sonnie Trotter's 2006 FA of the Notorious Cobra Crack
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Origin Stories: Native Lore Behind America’s Iconic Climbing Areas
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No Parking: How Squamish Regulations May Reshape #Vanlife
Check out Hannah Gartner's author page.
Jimmy Webb Sends Dreamcatcher (5.14d)
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Classic Routes: Exasperator (5.10c), Squamish
The exquisite finger crack that inspired the author’s trad-climbing career
Squamish Exposed 2018: 14 Photos From the Arc’teryx Climbing Academy
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Hazel Findlay Makes the FA of Tainted Love (5.13d)
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Photo Gallery: The Films of Reel Rock 12
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Pool of Death: First Ascent of Beautiful New Squamish Route
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Squamish Exposed: 12 Photos From the Arc'teryx Climbing Academy
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Flash: Reel Rock 11 Preview
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Alex Megos Sends Dreamcatcher (5.14d) in a Day
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Sharma Route Dreamcatcher (5.14d) Sees Third Ascent
Check out Alex Biale's author page.
Dreamcatcher: New Sharma 5.14+
Check out Dougald MacDonald's author page.