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Calgary, AB
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Feb 17, 2013
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Spearfishing, cycling, running, swimming
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Nov 13, 2025
N America > … > Bow Valley > Bataan > 2. Cloud Break > 6. Cloud Break Sector
Digit of Destiny V1
● Awe inspiring View Comment
Jun 2, 2024
N America > … > Alberta > Bow Valley > Grotto Canyon > Water Wall
The Mussy Hooker 5.8
● Nice work boys, this is going to draw comparisons with the Salathe Wall, Groove Train, and Biographie as on… View Comment
Feb 24, 2021
N America > … > Banff NP > Lake Louise > Back of The Lake > Liquid Sky
Liquid Sky 5.11c
● Perhaps the best 5.11 I've ever done. View Comment
Jun 8, 2020
N America > Canada > Alberta > Bow Valley
The Apocalypse Cave
● While many will find the rock at the Apocalypse Cave questionable at best, if you can look past the choss,… View Comment
May 4, 2020
N America > Canada > Alberta > Bow Valley > Apocalypse Cave
Book of Revelation 5.12c
● The original anchor has been removed, now continues up for two more bolts through an extremely technical cr… View Comment
May 4, 2020
Lake Tahoe > … > Donner Summit > Snowshed Wall > E Face > 4. Cannibals Gully
Puppet On A String 5.12d
● Nice one Vlad, felt absolutely nails to me! View Comment

Forum Messages View All 27

General > Training Forum
Reply: Moon vs. Kilter vs. Tension Board
Apr 8, 2025 Honestly, I think wood holds do the best in cool and humid conditions. There might be a reason they're so popular in the UK. For me in Calgary, I have my best days on my wood h… View Message
General > Bouldering
Reply: Should I build a 30 or 45 degree home spray wall?
Nov 6, 2024 You should build whatever wall will get you the most psyched. Build the wall that you want, and that you'll actually use. Also you can definitely set heinous crimp problem… View Message
General > Training Forum
Reply: Anyone tried edge finger curls?
May 7, 2024 I've done these quite a lot with a tension block and really like them. I'm relatively strong with traditional hangboard protocols but never felt like it translated well to actu… View Message
Gear > Climbing Gear Reviews
Reply: Best Board Climbing Shoe
May 2, 2024 I've got both. I think they're similar. The TB1 feet are usable at more angles in my opinion. I think the BM domes are decent feet, but finicky. Most of my problems with t… View Message
Regional > Northern California
Reply: Endless Bummer No More
Apr 22, 2024 The main rock at Mickey's beach is nearby and has some harder routes. Maybe not as picturesque but it's right on the water, so be aware of the tides.  View Message
General > Training Forum
Reply: What Does Your Woody Look Like??? v3.0
Apr 3, 2024 Good to know. Care to share a photo of your jibs?  View Message

Route Scores View All 44

5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a PG13
 12
● Mechanical Advantage
Sport
Yosemite NP > … > 7. Lower Cathed… > Mecca
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 2
● Astraphobia
Sport
N America > … > Coliseum > 3. Saddle Up Wall
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 1
● Conchon Malodorant
Sport
N America > … > Acéphale > Upper Wall
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 1
● Where the Sidewalk Ends
Sport
N America > … > Acéphale > Upper Wall
5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a
 1
● The Architect
Sport
N America > … > Acéphale > Upper Wall
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c
 2
● Eidolons
Sport
N America > … > Acéphale > Lower Wall
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
● Mechanical Advantage Yosemite NP > … > 7. Lower Cathed… > Mecca
Avg:  12
Ys:
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a PG13 Sport
● Astraphobia N America > … > Coliseum > 3. Saddle Up Wall
Avg:  2
Ys:
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
5.13a
● Conchon Malodorant N America > … > Acéphale > Upper Wall
Avg:  1
Ys:
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
5.13a
● Where the Sidewalk Ends N America > … > Acéphale > Upper Wall
Avg:  1
Ys:
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
5.12a
● The Architect N America > … > Acéphale > Upper Wall
Avg:  1
Ys:
5.11c/d 7a 24 VIII 25 E4 6a Sport
5.11c/d
● Eidolons N America > … > Acéphale > Lower Wall
Avg:  2
Ys:
5.13a 7c+ 29 IX+ 29 E6 6c Sport
5.13a
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