Goodbye Sweet Sweet Yellowknife

Well Amigos, that's all she wrote for this year. I'm heading back east (and way south) to finish up school. They're will be plently of climbing going on in the coming weeks, especially as faces on the Ingrahm Trail continued to be developed by the YK Climbing Club.

If you haven't already, check out the YK Climbing Club Website (http://ykclimbingclub.com/). I have generously donated a crashpad to the club (I know, one step closer to sainthood) so drop them a line if you're looking to do some bouldering.

In conclusion, Yellowknife has a lot to offer in the way of climbing. The climbing is there, it just needs some deicated people to develop it!


All the best,

Pusher

Route development on the Ingrahm Trail (5.6-5.11 plus....oh bueno!)

Lower Tier Photos

Hey Mom and Dad (I'm thinking only my folks read this blog...but someday some boulderers will stumble across the site and be inspired!!!) here's a couple of nice photos for you to enjoy.

Senor Fletcher displaying his core strength on Macaroon Theif

Matt Coady on Joint Effort and Zig's Tribute

Word! More photos to come.

Projects!!!

Went back to the lower teir yesterday and found some extremely hard lines. One of the lines that has sparked my interest is on an overhanging buldge that has some really cool rock texture. Further adding to the craziness of this line is the fact that it's propped up on a ledge that another meter of the ground. A serious attempt on this line will require some good spotters and more crashpads (or soiled mattresses, that can luckily be found in the area).

Start on the vertical rail, pop up to the the slopey ledge, and if you can get any purchase on the ledge, throw up to the slot (very slopey) and then ...?

Check it out!!!

Project, lower tier

Two New Climbs...Best Yet!!!

Wow, it's been a while. I've finally ventured back to the ski-club this last weekend to do some more reconn, and climb some lines that I've scouted earlier. This time however I brought along a chum, who is what we in the industry like to call "a heavy puller". Mr. Ryan Fletcher came all the way from Quebec to get on this rock (well.....kind of); and I must say, he seemed thoroughly impressed.














Hopefully I'll be able to update some better photos of the day (once Fletcher emails me them). But anywho, here are the two climbs, both located on the lowest tier. They are pretty much on the same face as "Hairy Back".

The first climb is called "Joint Effort", and no, no performance enhancing drugs were used. The name comes from the fact that I stole Ryan's beta on this climb to nab the FA. Yeah me! I've yet to get consensus from Ryan, but I think this climb goes at v6.




















Joint Effort, V6

The next climb, which is also just as rad, and a slight bit harder is called "Macaroon Thief". The name comes from a pesky squirrel that was constantly rushing us, and eventually got into my box of delicious macaroons. I'd say this climb is about v6/V7.
















Macaroon Theif, v6/v7


Alrighty, stay tuned for some sweet photos..and possibly a couple of vids too!

-Pusher