New Nova Scotia 5.12 by Shawn Smith at Musquodoboit Watershed

Shawn Smith bolted two lines on the Main Face at Musquodoboit Watershed in Nova Scotia this summer. The first route was Sleepwalking, which Ben Smith sent after a few tries at 5.12a/b. The second route, which Shawn just sent, is Plastic Thugs 5.12b. After his send, he wrote on Sendage.com, “What a trip! This climb was in my head so hardcore. The last three or four sessions before the send were essentially backwards progression.

“After a two-week break I smashed it and chalked up on the crux hold that I could barely hold onto before… Big thanks to Ben and Meghan for countless belays and for enduring the mental deconstruction of a weak minded fool.” The Musquodoboit Watershed is near Dartmouth and has over 100 routes up to 25 metres. Watch Shawn on his project below by clicking on the clip.

Crux of the new new. Still flailing a bit but progress has been made!!!! Don't give up on your dreams n shi. #cantevendoit #kindacantho #climbing #redpointmasterrace #dreams #dontstopbelieving #belieber #halfpadminidimples #projectlife

A video posted by Shawn Smith (@c0resh0t) on Sep 6, 2016 at 12:50pm PDT

Bolted a new line at main face down by the water and I'm so psyched on it. Overhanging with big holds like it's straight outta the red or something. A rare climb for NS for sure and in my opinion a strong contender for one of the best sport routes at main face (That's right I said it). I unfortunately wasent able to take it down (yet!!!!) but my homie Ben Smith put it down in a couple of goes. Sleepwalking 5.12a/b. PC Evan Groen. #climbing #sportclimbing #mainface #psyched #almostdiedboltingthis #alwaysbringwaterbtw

A photo posted by Shawn Smith (@c0resh0t) on Jul 18, 2016 at 9:28am PDT