Photo of the Month
Features in this Issue
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Competition Motivation + Women
By Thomasina Pidgeon
It doesn't matter if you are male or female; getting your ass up that project is going to be a chore. Yet there are some unique circumstances that shape and influence women climbers.
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Interview with A Champion Sean McColl
By Vikki Weldon
With his numerous wins at the junior World Cup competition wins, repeated podium finishes at World Cups as an adult and redpoints of hard routes like Dreamcatcher 5.14d, Sean McColl has emerged as Canada's top rock climber.
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Photo of the Month
By Simon Carter
Daila Ojeda on Mind Control 8c+ (5.14c), Oliana, Catalunya, Spain.
The Rack
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Ascenders
With their increased efficiency and consistent all-weather performance, mechanical ascenders have almost eliminated the need for traditional prusiks for aid climbing, complex haul systems and emergency rescue. And while all ascenders are capable of moving up a fixed rope, models specifically designed for particular climbing situations are likely to be more efficient and easier to use.
