25 Inspirational Canadian Climbing Women to Follow on Instagram

Canada has some of the world’s leading climbers, from ice to rock. In celebration of International Women’s Day 2018, we bring you 25 Canadian women who are leading the way in the gym, on the ice and on the rock.

A quick multipitch at Sublime Point to finish off the day here in the Blue Mountains. Next stop, Point Perpendicular!! 🐨🇦🇺🐳 #arcteryx #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #bluemountains @lasportivana @maximropes @arcteryx @petzl_official @rhinoskinsolutions @flashedclimbing

A post shared by vikkiweldon (@vikkiweldon) on Mar 6, 2017 at 4:46pm PST

It's the dead of winter and I keep going back to those days of warm sun on my shoulders and rock all around me. Feeling connected to my partner while at the same time in my own head, my own voice urging me to go on, keep moving. There's so much I love about rock climbing, and when it seems farthest away is when I appreciate it most. #melaninbasecamp #browngirlsclimb #cdnclimbing #grippedmagazine #verticallifemag #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #cdnclimbingnews

A post shared by Sabrina Chapman (@sabrinachapman80) on Jan 7, 2017 at 8:15am PST

This season I've been taking a break from competing locally and have been doing a lot more of this! Setting and learning how to create movement has been tons of fun and I've been lucky enough to learn from two of the best in Canada – Simon Parton and Andrew Wilson. 📸: @murdochshane

A post shared by Alannah Yip (@alannah_yip) on Jan 26, 2017 at 5:29pm PST

Starting to miss home but one more climb to scratch off the Life-List before we head back to Canada. A week of rest and it's game on 🏋🏻‍♀️ @sterlingrope @arcteryx 📸@mikeywill78 (photo of Legends of the Fall 5.13b in Ontario) #mondaymotivation

A post shared by Leslie Timms (@leslietimmerz) on Feb 20, 2017 at 10:29am PST

Countdown to 2017 Open Bouldering Nationals! Can't wait to head to Edmonton in just over a week. Feeling super motivated after watching the Youth crush at their nationals this weekend plus having a Team BC training camp just afterwards. #YBN #canada #crushers #TeamBC #hiveclimbing 📷: Nationals two years ago by Aidas Odonelis/Ruby Photography Studios

A post shared by Allison Vest (@allisonvest) on Feb 21, 2017 at 5:41pm PST

Back on climbing trip in Bishop during school break, when I only had to focus on the next hold and not on notes pages 👀 " 📷 : by @bk.tshimanga ! Hope u doing well buddy! xx " #bouldering#bishop#climbing#girlswhoclimb#buttermilks#rockclimbing#trip

A post shared by Audrey Larochelle (@audey.la) on Feb 7, 2017 at 12:27pm PST

I find it important to focus on how I FEEL in competitions & not just look at the result. In provincials I definitely didn't get a result that made me happy…I missed finals by one place (3 attempts) 😣 BUT I did feel strong. I fell at the finish hold of the only problem I didn't top which would have put me in 4th. All my training is paying off. I CAN do better…Most importantly I absolutely love competing & especially the friends & support Canadian competition community brings! SOOO I will go to Nationals!!!! 😄😄😄 I'm already so excited! . . Thank-you @pccloverdale for hosting provincials! & Thank-you to my sponsors who are helping me follow my dreams! @forceclimbing @climbonsquamish & E9 Canada 🌲💪🏻💜 . . 📸 @murdochshane #strongmindstrongbody #determination #climbing #bouldering #training #cantstopwontstop #climbonsquamish #forceclimbing #forceathlete #e9clothing #e9teamcanada

A post shared by Amanda Berezowski (@freeyourmindandclimb) on Feb 7, 2017 at 8:10pm PST

Goals for 2017: rein in that left elbow, learn to crimp with my thumb, pack shampoo on climbing trips. Throw back to pulling the big unwind-off-crimp-to-sidepull move on Conexion Pelirroja (8a) in El Chorro over the holidays. 📷 Matt Reeve #tbt #climbing #sportclimbing #rockclimbing #elchorro #spain #womenonlead #womenthatclimb #flashfoxy #grippedmagazine #optoutside #iloooveit #idsendthat #adventurestartshere #climbingisbliss #climbing_pictures_of_instagram

A post shared by Julia Bobak (@juliabobak) on Mar 2, 2017 at 6:40am PST

Hanging out and taking in the experience… It's pretty wild how far you can push yourself when the crew is stoked and the rock is calling 🙌🏼🌄

A post shared by Elise Sethna (@elise11) on Feb 15, 2017 at 9:09pm PST

I apparently always have a look of concern on my face when climbing. Something to work on😝 for more ice and mixed climbing photos from an amazing photographer check out @iceclimbing . @timbanfield has an incredible selection of ice photography from all over the Rockies to get you stoked! @outdoorresearch @scarpana @petzl_official @sterlingrope

A post shared by Sarah Hueniken (@huens) on Feb 28, 2017 at 9:08am PST

My first time upside down in a crack! Placed all my pro in the first 5 feet… freaked out… bailed. Cool picture tho lol How do you climb this stuff?!! Thanks @pete.hoang for the pic and patience 😉 . . . . . #climbing #gunks #tradisrad #offwidtharmy #offwidth #climbinggirls #aacgram #mistymountainthreadworks #climbing_is_my_passion

A post shared by Anna Outdoors (@annaoutdoors) on Dec 1, 2016 at 9:45pm PST

Kim has been putting in a lot of effort on one of the newest climbs at Las Animas, Strict Machine (5.13d). Yesterday, all the time and minor beta changes paid off as she made her way to the top for her first send at the grade!! Here she is midway through the first crux. • • • #climbing #rockclimbing #noplacetoofar #organicclimbing #flashfoxy #girlswhoclimb #womenonlead #outdoorwomen #climblikeagirl #andshesdopetoo #elsalto #mexicoclimbing #escaladamexico #climbing_pictures_of_instagram #doyouclimb #getoutside #getoutstayout #grippedmagazine #climbmoja #justgoclimb #iloooveit #happyclimbing #photofromarope #iloveclimbing #climbinglife #climbingisbliss #roadtrip #retirement2017

A post shared by Kim and Graham McGrenere (@kimstagraham.mcg) on Feb 21, 2017 at 6:23am PST

Plastic 😘 ******************************** I discovered the world of indoor climbing when I moved to the 'big' city for school. To paint a picture of little Reina, I grew up with the same 35 classmates from kindergarten to high school and climbing was backyard adventuring in the mountains with a friend or family. Stepping foot in a crowded city gym full of outgoing, athletic and competitive strangers, was absolutely terrifying for me!!!!. But It didn't take long to convert…..! Climbing plastic is flat out fun guys, social, quick training session and a place where I have met a lot of great people. I can never give up my closeness to the mountains but there is always time for playing on plastic. ❤️ ******************************** 📸: Unknown stranger…. Thank you for the photo. #citylife #makingfriends #climbinggym #indoorclimbing #training

A post shared by Reina Hasumi (@reinahasumi) on Sep 25, 2016 at 9:19am PDT

Dreaming of Red Rock canyon right about now!!!! 💭Hopefully il make it back there one of these days…our annual spring break trip was always so much fun ✊✅🔝 Photo: Patrick Fricker . . . #redrocks #lasvegas #rockclimbing #adventure #takemeback @lasportivana @flashedclimbing @force.climbing

A post shared by Becca Frangos (@becca_frangos) on Oct 20, 2016 at 6:42am PDT

Awesome couple of weekends back to back with the first lead locals in Calgary and Edmonton respectively! Big ups to all the volunteers and routesetters at both comps and especially @andrew__funk for putting up some top notch routes head setting his first comp!! 📷: Kevin Segedi @fiveten_official Start of the season blog post is coming soon 🙂

A post shared by Sara Frangos (@sara_frangos) on Mar 16, 2016 at 11:52am PDT

This weekend "Send with Sarah" became "Send with Lynn". Halfway through my workshop with 14 amazing ladies, Lynn Hill walked in. I couldn't have scripted it any better, as each of the women participating were absolutely floored. What a privilege and what a great community of people that are brought together by the Banff Mountain Film Festival. #mecambassador #mountainvision #noplacetoofar #bythebeardofzeus

A post shared by Sarah Leanne Hart (@sarahleannehart) on Nov 7, 2016 at 10:31pm PST

Fun times in Font. Rock climbs are real hard here. #France #Fontainebleau #bouldering #climbing

A post shared by Stacey Weldon (@staceyaweldon) on Sep 9, 2016 at 8:43am PDT

Happy Momma #nofilter #chicksclimbing #radgirlslife #outdoorwomen #WomenRockClimbing #MECambassador #definefeminine @mec @lasportivana @petzl_official @onwardup_official @powertraveller

A post shared by Jen Olson (@wholesome71) on Jul 4, 2015 at 12:27pm PDT

Sometimes I look out at the moon and think about the rocks… And wonder if they're looking up missing me too 💙 #squamish #bouldering #climbing #climbbase5 #lolsexytryhardface #britishcolumbia #pnw #outdoorwomen #grippedmagazine

A post shared by Ayesha Khan (@ayesha7625) on Nov 16, 2016 at 12:24pm PST

Crimpé fort jusqu'au top du soft egg, Weichei, 7c+. #blocshop pour la force, #rocklands pour la joie, @falcofilotto ⭐️ pour la photo ☀️!!

A post shared by Veronique Pomerleau Gosselin (@veropgosselin) on Jul 7, 2016 at 2:37am PDT

Thank you so much for the new uniform @arcteryx !!! So excited to be representing your brand 🙏🏻 #acteryxtoronto #joerockheads #monvidasports

A post shared by Pia Graham (@piagraham) on Mar 7, 2017 at 10:24am PST

No love for the screaming barfies!! Spring time in the Canadian Rockies on those cold North faces. North face of Athabasca.

A post shared by Michelle Kadatz (@michellekadatz) on Feb 1, 2017 at 7:14am PST

Thanks @boulderzclimbingcentre for a dope tour! I loved the tricky probs and all the volumes of course 😍 congrats to everyone who competed and ESPECIALLY my bestie @lucasuchida ✨

A post shared by @oliviawyett on Jan 24, 2016 at 6:20am PST

As you can tell, I learned how to be a chalk mop this weekend… 👻

A post shared by Eva Thompson (@eva_l_thompson) on Mar 6, 2017 at 9:05pm PST

Don't try this at home! 😳 my left harm hurts just looking at that pic! Photo: @jan_novak_photography Outback, Siurana #climbtech #climbers #girlclimbing #blocshop #siurana #outdoor #climbing #rockclimbing

A post shared by Emilie Pellerin (@emclimber) on Feb 9, 2016 at 2:06pm PST

Another pic from China!! This problem was one of my favourites in terms of beta discovery. I had no idea what to do to get to that orange feature when this beta hit me about 2 minutes into the climb. Hopefully these problem solving skills will transfer over to the upcoming comp in Ottawa this weekend! #GrandRiverRocks

A post shared by Maddie Fischer (@fischermadison) on Nov 21, 2016 at 4:39am PST

Feeling so f'in Grand with a capital G! @katerutherford

A post shared by Jasmin Caton (@jasmincaton) on Jul 21, 2016 at 10:52am PDT