UPDATE: Due to noise issues, Turtle Wall is currently closed. We’re pleased to announce that in addition to our partnerships with 27Crags and Vertical Life, we’ve also teamed up with …
Niagara Glen Guidebook Indiegogo Release!
Several of you messaged us saying you missed our Kickstarter and didn’t know about it, so we’ve opened up the project on Indiegogo so you can get your name in …
Yet Another Guidebook Update Pack!
As the season closes, we’ve got another update pack for you! Remember, with our new format, you have the option to only print out the new updates since your last …
Jack Szumilas Sends Dead Stuff (V9) At The Niagara Glen!
Watch Niagara Glen guidebook co-author and silent crusher Jack Szumilas send Dead Stuff (V9) smoothly at the Sandstone Cave in the Niagara Glen! On a quiet fall day after finishing …
Niagara Glen Guidebook Update!
Niagara Glen guidebook update! In this episode, we’re giving you the down low about our progress, early Kickstarter rewards fulfillment, our challenges, our access work with the Niagara Parks Commission, …
New Guidebook Update Pack!
We got a new update pack out that, as always, it’s full of printable stickers with new routes and important stuff that you can plaster all over your guidebook. Just …
Patagonia Kickstarter Gear
Patagonia Toronto has generally donated gear towards our Niagara Glen Bouldering Guidebook Kickstarter. First, we have the Black Hole 60L duffel, which can double as a backpack. When not in use, …
Beaver Valley’s Got A Few Bugs!
We headed up to Beaver Valley to climb over the past month, but we have to admit, bugs were pretty intense. Some of us got out to The Swamp before …
Tommy Caldwell Visits Toronto
Tommy Caldwell popped by Toronto to promote his new book The Push: A Climber’s Journey of Endurance, Risk, and Going Beyond Limits. We prepared a bunch of questions for him, …
Affordable Rock Climbing Belay Glasses For Sale
Dear Friends/Backers, Climbing season has come and that means long, outdoor routes and the dreaded “belayer’s neck!“. Whether it be your partner fiddling with gear on a long, trad route …
Q&A With Kevin Jorgesen
After his post ROM crystal climb (see it here), I join up with Kevin Jorgesen to ask him some unconventional questions about the Dawn Wall, buildering, pooping and more!
Kevin Jorgesen Climbs The ROM’s Crystal PROW!
In this climbing vlog, Kevin Jorgesen climbs the Royal Ontario Museum’s “crystal prow” to promote the California tourism scene. It was a cold day out, so he had to fight …
Climbing Vlog Ep. 2: Stuck At The Motherlode!
In today’s video, I try to find out why the road down to The Motherlode at the Red River Gorge, Kentucky is so bad this season only to find a …
Rock Climber Mannequin Challenge!
Matty and Anna hosted a holiday party jam packed with some of Ontario’s most active climbers and contributors to our awesome guidebook. How strong can they hold their poses in …
Climbing Vlog: Lost Cars + Stranded Climber At The Red
In this first Youtube video, I’ll talk about a crazy climbing week at the Red River Gorge in Kentucky, with lots of cars getting stuck at the Motherlode, the incident …
Petition To Keep Climbing Open At Lion’s Head And Other Escarpment Areas
Dear Climbers, As some of you may be aware, climbing in certain parts of the Niagara Escarpment, including our beloved jewel Lion’s Head, is being threatened with imminent closure. It …
Ontario Rock Climbing Guidebook Delivery!
Hello folks! It has been awhile since our last updates. Here’s our big one. The print guidebook has finally become a reality. Our first batch of print guidebooks arrived last …
Old Baldy New Routes!
For those of you who are wondering about Mike Penney’s new routes at Baldy, yup, they’re in our new guidebook. On a warm day last November, Mike quietly went on a …
Mount Nemo Rescue Plates + Guidebook Updates!
Some of you early birds who have gone out to Mount Nemo may have noticed the Rescue Plates at the base, which is heaps better than the old, faded paint …
The First Swamp Guidebook Field-Tested!
This past weekend, a number of Kickstarter backers got their digital guidebooks in advance and headed out to Beaver Valley to start climbing. Metcalfe in particular had favourable conditions. Fairly …
Niagara Glen Cleanup Day!
A little late notice, but cleanup day coming up at the Niagara Glen with a free BBQ! On Sunday, April 28, Niagara Parks will be hosting a free clean-up event …
Niagara Glen Guidebook Indiegogo Release!
Several of you messaged us saying you missed our Kickstarter and didn’t know about it, so we’ve opened up the project on Indiegogo so you can get your name in …
Jack Szumilas Sends Dead Stuff (V9) At The Niagara Glen!
Watch Niagara Glen guidebook co-author and silent crusher Jack Szumilas send Dead Stuff (V9) smoothly at the Sandstone Cave in the Niagara Glen! On a quiet fall day after finishing …
Niagara Glen Guidebook Update!
Niagara Glen guidebook update! In this episode, we’re giving you the down low about our progress, early Kickstarter rewards fulfillment, our challenges, our access work with the Niagara Parks Commission, …
Patagonia Kickstarter Gear
Patagonia Toronto has generally donated gear towards our Niagara Glen Bouldering Guidebook Kickstarter. First, we have the Black Hole 60L duffel, which can double as a backpack. When not in use, …
Niagara Glen Bouldering Guidebook Kickstarter
Dear Friends, We’re super excited to announce the release of our next Kickstarter project – The Niagara Glen bouldering guidebook, put together by Kacy Wilson, Jack Szumilas, Jesse Wong, and …
Niagara Glen Cleanup Day!
A little late notice, but cleanup day coming up at the Niagara Glen with a free BBQ! On Sunday, April 28, Niagara Parks will be hosting a free clean-up event …
Mount Nemo Turtle Wall Topo Free On Sloper Climbing App
UPDATE: Due to noise issues, Turtle Wall is currently closed. We’re pleased to announce that in addition to our partnerships with 27Crags and Vertical Life, we’ve also teamed up with …
Niagara Glen Guidebook Update!
Niagara Glen guidebook update! In this episode, we’re giving you the down low about our progress, early Kickstarter rewards fulfillment, our challenges, our access work with the Niagara Parks Commission, …
New Guidebook Update Pack!
We got a new update pack out that, as always, it’s full of printable stickers with new routes and important stuff that you can plaster all over your guidebook. Just …
Petition To Keep Climbing Open At Lion’s Head And Other Escarpment Areas
Dear Climbers, As some of you may be aware, climbing in certain parts of the Niagara Escarpment, including our beloved jewel Lion’s Head, is being threatened with imminent closure. It …
How To Get To The Swamp Climbing Area
Shrouded in secrecy since its inception, The Swamp is the one crag where 99% of climbers who go there can’t name 95% of the routes. Maybe you know of the …
Lion’s Head Climber’s Impact Concerns
Lion’s Head is an ecologically sensitive area, and an absolutely pristine looking one. Unfortunately, some serious concerns have been raised this year over climber impact, which may affect impact. This …
Crag X Rock Climbing Area
Crag X existed only in lore for several years in the Ontario climbing scene. Its name whispered in gyms while its whereabouts unknown, many sought to climb there. We can …
The Odyssey – A Devil’s Glen 5.11 Classic!
The Odyssey is a route located closer to Devil’s Glen east end. Most climbers head over to the popular gulley descent on the west end, but the east has lots …
Elephant Ivory – A Devil’s Glen 5.10 Classic!
It’s not often we rave about a 5.10, but Elephant Ivory, a relatively recent 5.10+ route. We climbed it rather cold on a December day without sunlight, so didn’t get …
Jack Szumilas Sends Dead Stuff (V9) At The Niagara Glen!
Watch Niagara Glen guidebook co-author and silent crusher Jack Szumilas send Dead Stuff (V9) smoothly at the Sandstone Cave in the Niagara Glen! On a quiet fall day after finishing …
Niagara Glen Guidebook Update!
Niagara Glen guidebook update! In this episode, we’re giving you the down low about our progress, early Kickstarter rewards fulfillment, our challenges, our access work with the Niagara Parks Commission, …
Q&A With Kevin Jorgesen
After his post ROM crystal climb (see it here), I join up with Kevin Jorgesen to ask him some unconventional questions about the Dawn Wall, buildering, pooping and more!
Kevin Jorgesen Climbs The ROM’s Crystal PROW!
In this climbing vlog, Kevin Jorgesen climbs the Royal Ontario Museum’s “crystal prow” to promote the California tourism scene. It was a cold day out, so he had to fight …
Climbing Vlog Ep. 2: Stuck At The Motherlode!
In today’s video, I try to find out why the road down to The Motherlode at the Red River Gorge, Kentucky is so bad this season only to find a …
Rock Climber Mannequin Challenge!
Matty and Anna hosted a holiday party jam packed with some of Ontario’s most active climbers and contributors to our awesome guidebook. How strong can they hold their poses in …
Jack Szumilas Sends Dead Stuff (V9) At The Niagara Glen!
Watch Niagara Glen guidebook co-author and silent crusher Jack Szumilas send Dead Stuff (V9) smoothly at the Sandstone Cave in the Niagara Glen! On a quiet fall day after finishing …
Niagara Glen Guidebook Update!
Niagara Glen guidebook update! In this episode, we’re giving you the down low about our progress, early Kickstarter rewards fulfillment, our challenges, our access work with the Niagara Parks Commission, …
Q&A With Kevin Jorgesen
After his post ROM crystal climb (see it here), I join up with Kevin Jorgesen to ask him some unconventional questions about the Dawn Wall, buildering, pooping and more!
Kevin Jorgesen Climbs The ROM’s Crystal PROW!
In this climbing vlog, Kevin Jorgesen climbs the Royal Ontario Museum’s “crystal prow” to promote the California tourism scene. It was a cold day out, so he had to fight …
Climbing Vlog Ep. 2: Stuck At The Motherlode!
In today’s video, I try to find out why the road down to The Motherlode at the Red River Gorge, Kentucky is so bad this season only to find a …
Rock Climber Mannequin Challenge!
Matty and Anna hosted a holiday party jam packed with some of Ontario’s most active climbers and contributors to our awesome guidebook. How strong can they hold their poses in …
Climbing Vlog: Lost Cars + Stranded Climber At The Red
In this first Youtube video, I’ll talk about a crazy climbing week at the Red River Gorge in Kentucky, with lots of cars getting stuck at the Motherlode, the incident …
New Guidebook Update Pack!
We got a new update pack out that, as always, it’s full of printable stickers with new routes and important stuff that you can plaster all over your guidebook. Just …
Beaver Valley’s Got A Few Bugs!
We headed up to Beaver Valley to climb over the past month, but we have to admit, bugs were pretty intense. Some of us got out to The Swamp before …
The Odyssey – A Devil’s Glen 5.11 Classic!
The Odyssey is a route located closer to Devil’s Glen east end. Most climbers head over to the popular gulley descent on the west end, but the east has lots …
Elephant Ivory – A Devil’s Glen 5.10 Classic!
It’s not often we rave about a 5.10, but Elephant Ivory, a relatively recent 5.10+ route. We climbed it rather cold on a December day without sunlight, so didn’t get …
Winter Sport Climbing In Ontario!
2015 proved to be one of the warmest winters (to start) in Ontario. No snow was in sight, and in fact, Blue Mountain ski resort in Collingwood had to re-open …
Mount Nemo Turtle Wall Topo Free On Sloper Climbing App
UPDATE: Due to noise issues, Turtle Wall is currently closed. We’re pleased to announce that in addition to our partnerships with 27Crags and Vertical Life, we’ve also teamed up with …
Niagara Glen Guidebook Indiegogo Release!
Several of you messaged us saying you missed our Kickstarter and didn’t know about it, so we’ve opened up the project on Indiegogo so you can get your name in …
Niagara Glen Guidebook Update!
Niagara Glen guidebook update! In this episode, we’re giving you the down low about our progress, early Kickstarter rewards fulfillment, our challenges, our access work with the Niagara Parks Commission, …
New Guidebook Update Pack!
We got a new update pack out that, as always, it’s full of printable stickers with new routes and important stuff that you can plaster all over your guidebook. Just …
Patagonia Kickstarter Gear
Patagonia Toronto has generally donated gear towards our Niagara Glen Bouldering Guidebook Kickstarter. First, we have the Black Hole 60L duffel, which can double as a backpack. When not in use, …
Niagara Glen Bouldering Guidebook Kickstarter
Dear Friends, We’re super excited to announce the release of our next Kickstarter project – The Niagara Glen bouldering guidebook, put together by Kacy Wilson, Jack Szumilas, Jesse Wong, and …
Ontario Rock Climbing Guidebook Delivery!
Hello folks! It has been awhile since our last updates. Here’s our big one. The print guidebook has finally become a reality. Our first batch of print guidebooks arrived last …
Mount Nemo Rescue Plates + Guidebook Updates!
Some of you early birds who have gone out to Mount Nemo may have noticed the Rescue Plates at the base, which is heaps better than the old, faded paint …
Niagara Glen Guidebook Update!
Niagara Glen guidebook update! In this episode, we’re giving you the down low about our progress, early Kickstarter rewards fulfillment, our challenges, our access work with the Niagara Parks Commission, …
Climbing Vlog Ep. 2: Stuck At The Motherlode!
In today’s video, I try to find out why the road down to The Motherlode at the Red River Gorge, Kentucky is so bad this season only to find a …
Rock Climber Mannequin Challenge!
Matty and Anna hosted a holiday party jam packed with some of Ontario’s most active climbers and contributors to our awesome guidebook. How strong can they hold their poses in …
New Guidebook Update Pack!
We got a new update pack out that, as always, it’s full of printable stickers with new routes and important stuff that you can plaster all over your guidebook. Just …
Lion’s Head – Off Season Edition
Fall 2015 marked the latest season most of us have ever climbed at Lion’s Head. Just when we all thought it was about to snow, warm weather rolled in, and …
Lion’s Head Climber’s Impact Concerns
Lion’s Head is an ecologically sensitive area, and an absolutely pristine looking one. Unfortunately, some serious concerns have been raised this year over climber impact, which may affect impact. This …
Beaver Valley’s Got A Few Bugs!
We headed up to Beaver Valley to climb over the past month, but we have to admit, bugs were pretty intense. Some of us got out to The Swamp before …
Mount Nemo Turtle Wall Topo Free On Sloper Climbing App
UPDATE: Due to noise issues, Turtle Wall is currently closed. We’re pleased to announce that in addition to our partnerships with 27Crags and Vertical Life, we’ve also teamed up with …
New Guidebook Update Pack!
We got a new update pack out that, as always, it’s full of printable stickers with new routes and important stuff that you can plaster all over your guidebook. Just …
Mount Nemo Rescue Plates + Guidebook Updates!
Some of you early birds who have gone out to Mount Nemo may have noticed the Rescue Plates at the base, which is heaps better than the old, faded paint …
Niagara Glen Cleanup Day!
A little late notice, but cleanup day coming up at the Niagara Glen with a free BBQ! On Sunday, April 28, Niagara Parks will be hosting a free clean-up event …
Niagara Glen Guidebook Indiegogo Release!
Several of you messaged us saying you missed our Kickstarter and didn’t know about it, so we’ve opened up the project on Indiegogo so you can get your name in …
Jack Szumilas Sends Dead Stuff (V9) At The Niagara Glen!
Watch Niagara Glen guidebook co-author and silent crusher Jack Szumilas send Dead Stuff (V9) smoothly at the Sandstone Cave in the Niagara Glen! On a quiet fall day after finishing …
Niagara Glen Guidebook Update!
Niagara Glen guidebook update! In this episode, we’re giving you the down low about our progress, early Kickstarter rewards fulfillment, our challenges, our access work with the Niagara Parks Commission, …
Patagonia Kickstarter Gear
Patagonia Toronto has generally donated gear towards our Niagara Glen Bouldering Guidebook Kickstarter. First, we have the Black Hole 60L duffel, which can double as a backpack. When not in use, …
Niagara Glen Bouldering Guidebook Kickstarter
Dear Friends, We’re super excited to announce the release of our next Kickstarter project – The Niagara Glen bouldering guidebook, put together by Kacy Wilson, Jack Szumilas, Jesse Wong, and …
Old Baldy New Routes!
For those of you who are wondering about Mike Penney’s new routes at Baldy, yup, they’re in our new guidebook. On a warm day last November, Mike quietly went on a …
Old Baldy – Watch Our For Falling Rocks!
It’s awesome that the Ontario Access Coalition obtained access to Old Baldy and had it re-opened for climbing. We were more than thrilled to go there and climb some classics …
Niagara Glen Cleanup Day!
A little late notice, but cleanup day coming up at the Niagara Glen with a free BBQ! On Sunday, April 28, Niagara Parks will be hosting a free clean-up event …
Niagara Glen Guidebook Indiegogo Release!
Several of you messaged us saying you missed our Kickstarter and didn’t know about it, so we’ve opened up the project on Indiegogo so you can get your name in …
Jack Szumilas Sends Dead Stuff (V9) At The Niagara Glen!
Watch Niagara Glen guidebook co-author and silent crusher Jack Szumilas send Dead Stuff (V9) smoothly at the Sandstone Cave in the Niagara Glen! On a quiet fall day after finishing …
Niagara Glen Guidebook Update!
Niagara Glen guidebook update! In this episode, we’re giving you the down low about our progress, early Kickstarter rewards fulfillment, our challenges, our access work with the Niagara Parks Commission, …
Patagonia Kickstarter Gear
Patagonia Toronto has generally donated gear towards our Niagara Glen Bouldering Guidebook Kickstarter. First, we have the Black Hole 60L duffel, which can double as a backpack. When not in use, …
Climbing Vlog Ep. 2: Stuck At The Motherlode!
In today’s video, I try to find out why the road down to The Motherlode at the Red River Gorge, Kentucky is so bad this season only to find a …
Crag X Rock Climbing Area
Crag X existed only in lore for several years in the Ontario climbing scene. Its name whispered in gyms while its whereabouts unknown, many sought to climb there. We can …
Mount Nemo Turtle Wall Topo Free On Sloper Climbing App
UPDATE: Due to noise issues, Turtle Wall is currently closed. We’re pleased to announce that in addition to our partnerships with 27Crags and Vertical Life, we’ve also teamed up with …
New Guidebook Update Pack!
We got a new update pack out that, as always, it’s full of printable stickers with new routes and important stuff that you can plaster all over your guidebook. Just …
Beaver Valley’s Got A Few Bugs!
We headed up to Beaver Valley to climb over the past month, but we have to admit, bugs were pretty intense. Some of us got out to The Swamp before …
Old Baldy New Routes!
For those of you who are wondering about Mike Penney’s new routes at Baldy, yup, they’re in our new guidebook. On a warm day last November, Mike quietly went on a …
Mount Nemo Rescue Plates + Guidebook Updates!
Some of you early birds who have gone out to Mount Nemo may have noticed the Rescue Plates at the base, which is heaps better than the old, faded paint …
The First Swamp Guidebook Field-Tested!
This past weekend, a number of Kickstarter backers got their digital guidebooks in advance and headed out to Beaver Valley to start climbing. Metcalfe in particular had favourable conditions. Fairly …
How To Get To The Swamp Climbing Area
Shrouded in secrecy since its inception, The Swamp is the one crag where 99% of climbers who go there can’t name 95% of the routes. Maybe you know of the …
Lion’s Head – Off Season Edition
Fall 2015 marked the latest season most of us have ever climbed at Lion’s Head. Just when we all thought it was about to snow, warm weather rolled in, and …
Old Baldy – Watch Our For Falling Rocks!
It’s awesome that the Ontario Access Coalition obtained access to Old Baldy and had it re-opened for climbing. We were more than thrilled to go there and climb some classics …
The Odyssey – A Devil’s Glen 5.11 Classic!
The Odyssey is a route located closer to Devil’s Glen east end. Most climbers head over to the popular gulley descent on the west end, but the east has lots …
Elephant Ivory – A Devil’s Glen 5.10 Classic!
It’s not often we rave about a 5.10, but Elephant Ivory, a relatively recent 5.10+ route. We climbed it rather cold on a December day without sunlight, so didn’t get …
Lion’s Head Climber’s Impact Concerns
Lion’s Head is an ecologically sensitive area, and an absolutely pristine looking one. Unfortunately, some serious concerns have been raised this year over climber impact, which may affect impact. This …
Winter Sport Climbing In Ontario!
2015 proved to be one of the warmest winters (to start) in Ontario. No snow was in sight, and in fact, Blue Mountain ski resort in Collingwood had to re-open …
New Guidebook Update Pack!
We got a new update pack out that, as always, it’s full of printable stickers with new routes and important stuff that you can plaster all over your guidebook. Just …
Old Baldy New Routes!
For those of you who are wondering about Mike Penney’s new routes at Baldy, yup, they’re in our new guidebook. On a warm day last November, Mike quietly went on a …
The Odyssey – A Devil’s Glen 5.11 Classic!
The Odyssey is a route located closer to Devil’s Glen east end. Most climbers head over to the popular gulley descent on the west end, but the east has lots …
Elephant Ivory – A Devil’s Glen 5.10 Classic!
It’s not often we rave about a 5.10, but Elephant Ivory, a relatively recent 5.10+ route. We climbed it rather cold on a December day without sunlight, so didn’t get …
Beaver Valley’s Got A Few Bugs!
We headed up to Beaver Valley to climb over the past month, but we have to admit, bugs were pretty intense. Some of us got out to The Swamp before …
The First Swamp Guidebook Field-Tested!
This past weekend, a number of Kickstarter backers got their digital guidebooks in advance and headed out to Beaver Valley to start climbing. Metcalfe in particular had favourable conditions. Fairly …
How To Get To The Swamp Climbing Area
Shrouded in secrecy since its inception, The Swamp is the one crag where 99% of climbers who go there can’t name 95% of the routes. Maybe you know of the …
Niagara Glen Bouldering Guidebook Kickstarter
Dear Friends, We’re super excited to announce the release of our next Kickstarter project – The Niagara Glen bouldering guidebook, put together by Kacy Wilson, Jack Szumilas, Jesse Wong, and …
Tommy Caldwell Visits Toronto
Tommy Caldwell popped by Toronto to promote his new book The Push: A Climber’s Journey of Endurance, Risk, and Going Beyond Limits. We prepared a bunch of questions for him, …
Crag X Rock Climbing Area
Crag X existed only in lore for several years in the Ontario climbing scene. Its name whispered in gyms while its whereabouts unknown, many sought to climb there. We can …