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Ice Climbing Harnesses

An ice specific harness will be more comfotable, less bulky and easier to use.

Headlamps

These new headlamps are small, lightweightand easily fit into a pack pocket. With their sleek construction, they are perfect for pre-daylight alpine starts, in the dark rappels and article climb meal prep.

Oct 2, 2009 – McClure Onsights 8c

During a recent one week vacation in Spain, Steve McClure joined and elite climbing club by onsighting a 30m long route called Amistad 8c (5.14b) in Rodellar.

Oct 1, 2009 – Hubers Free Eternal Flame

Taking advantage of a four day window of good weather, Alex and Thomas Huber freed the Eternal Flame on Nameless Tower in the in the Karakorum.

Sept 24, 2009 – McColl Repeats Dreamcatcher

By bagging the second ascent of Chris Sharma’s Dreamcatcher 5.14d, Sean McColl has firmly established himself as Canada’s best rockclimber.

Climbing Helmets

Modern helmets are sleek, light and suitable for every climbing situation.

Erin Ford-Zielenewski is Canadian Comp Champ

Erin is a well rounded climber who pursues all the different diciplines of climbing with equal vigor. She is also a strong contender in competition climbing.

Climbing Softshells

Softshells are the go-to garment for climbers.

Sept 8, 2009 – Eiter and Puigblanque Dominate Rock Master

Angela Eiter proved why she is one of the top completion climbers in the world by clinching her fifth Rock Master title in Arco and equaling the winning record set by Lynn Hill.

Sept 1, 2009 – Fisher Towers Difficult Aid

The Spanish team of David Palmada and Esther Ollé have established a difficult new aid line northwest face of the Titan in Utah’s Fisher Towers with the almost unheard of grade of A6+.