Connor Herson Climbs New 5.15a Trad Route in Squamish

Drifter’s Escape is among the hardest gear climbs in the world, if not the hardest

February 12, 2026

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Connor Herson Climbs New 5.15a Trad Route in Squamish

Drifter’s Escape is among the hardest gear climbs in the world, if not the hardest

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