Sean McColl Returns to Chamonix for Lead World Cup

The upcoming Chamonix World Cup will see many Canadian return to France to compete, including Sean McColl first competed at the event in 2006.

In the 2017 comp, McColl placed sixth, in 2016 he placed seventh, 11th in 2016 in 11th, ninth in 2014, third in 2012, 15th in 2011, 19th in 2010, 12th in 2009, 10th in 2008 and 11th in 2006.

Other Canadians who will be competing include Becca Frangos, Lucas Uchida, Alannah Yip, Sean Faulkner, Jason Holowach and Lia Wieckowski.

Stay tuned for livestream links and check out some of Team Canada’s social media posts below.

Coach @head.wilson and I are off to Europe! I’ll be competing in the World Cups in Chamonix and Briançon.

A post shared by Alannah Yip (@alannah_yip) on Jul 9, 2018 at 10:19am PDT

Not exactly how I wanted to start the World Cup season here in Villars…tough climbing conditions 🌧 and had a unfortunate foot slip on one of my quali routes. On the bright side of things, I am really pleased with my current fitness and climbed with confidence I never had last season. Going to re-focus for my next chance in just a few days time. 🌟 In other news @lucasuchida had a super impressive second climb which was really awesome to see, hopefully there are some more great climbs from all of us in Chamonix on Thursday. 🇫🇷 📸 @sheila_mcc . . . @piseworld @rockymountainsoapco @lasportivana @flashedclimbing @pauwfoundation @movementfactoryholds #climbing #leadclimbing #speedclimbing #teamcanada #ifscwc2018 #focus #poweredbypise

A post shared by Becca Frangos (@becca_frangos) on Jul 7, 2018 at 8:58am PDT

Rest day here in Villars. Went for a bit of a hike and a gondola ride, and met a nice cat on the way back to the apartment. Always nice to take some time to enjoy the places we visit between competitions. @mec @lasportivana @petzlofficial @boulderzclimbingcentre @boulderz_jt @tokyopowder #mecambassador #mecnation #skyambissionsteam #lasportiva #tokyopowderindustries #hiking #runningdownhill #landscape #restdays

A post shared by Lucas Uchida (@lucasuchida) on Jul 7, 2018 at 8:33am PDT

Back at it!! Saskatoon ✈️ Toronto ✈️ Montreal ✈️ Geneva 🚗 Chamonix ⛰ 🧗🏻‍♂️ on a rope this time! My first Lead World Cup! #cantwait #ifscwc . . . . . @gripitclimbing @musclemlkcan @cncyxe thanks for the support!

A post shared by Jason Holowach (@jason.holowach) on Jul 9, 2018 at 6:26pm PDT

Last home gym session complete now it’s time to head to the airport! @climbersrock #Repost @cr.setters with @get_repost ・・・ Clip, chalk up, do committing moves, repeat. @lwieckowski #climbersrock

A post shared by Lia Wieckowski (@lwieckowski) on Jul 8, 2018 at 11:54am PDT