Tim Emmet & Klemen Premrl sending at Helmcken Falls
BD athletes Klemen Premrl and Tim Emmett making the first and second ascents of Wolverine (WI11) at Helmcken Fall, Canada
BD athletes Klemen Premrl and Tim Emmett making the first and second ascents of Wolverine (WI11) at Helmcken Fall, Canada
The Kootenay Climbing Association will be making a presentation to Nelson City Council on Monday January 7th 2013 in regards to the proposal to build a climbing gym in Mary Hall. This will be the media kickoff for the campaign to procure a lease and raise funds to build the gym this summer. For those interested in attending, council meetings start at 7:00 pm in the council chambers located at the "White Building" (beside the courthouse).
from the Climbing In The Koots facebook page
Although we can't embed it on our site, you can head over to knowledge.ca and watch In the Shadow of the Chief.
Synopsis:
On a rain-soaked morning in May 1961, amidst the snow-capped mountains and verdant forests of Squamish, BC, two young climbers started up the "unclimbable" Stawamus Chief. Within two weeks, news of their attempt had spread and soon 12,000 cars crowded the base of the Chief, with onlookers convinced they were about to witness a deadly fall. Braving relentless heat, mosquitoes, and a barrage of reporters, it seemed at times doubtful that Ed and Jim would finish the climb. Using never-before-seen archival footage, this documentary is a unique look at a part of BC climbing history and the spirit of the community that rallied behind the climbers.
The Christmas Climbing Marathon & Fundraiser Super Grand Finale is happening at The Hive tomorrow (December 15th 2012) night.
It start at 6pm and goes until 10pm.
They only need another $422 to reach their $5000 goal. Donate to the fundraiser now!
You can also join their facebook event if you are going to attend.

The Boulders Climbing Gym in Saanich BC will be hosting a competition climbing clinic on January 5th and 6th 2013. Space is limited and the cost is $150 CDN. Sean McColl, Chelsea Rude, Stacey Weldon, Dung Nguyen and Andrew Wilson will be on hand to give advice and tips.
For more information, check out the Boulders website at: http://www.climbtheboulders.com/node/249
Josh Wharton has some basic, but good tips for climbing in the alpine. My favorite, stay positive, even when walking through slush that goes up to your knee and you can't feel your toes.
The falcons have left. Time to get up on the Grandwall.
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