by philipquade | Jul 8, 2015 | Bouldering, Climbing, Mountains, Uncategorized
Several weeks ago, Gripped Magazine editor, Brandon Pullen, posted on little-known bouldering location behind Castle Mountain, Banff National Park. I started digging on the location, in awe of the views from his post. Very little info was available anywhere, and with...
by philipquade | Apr 30, 2015 | Climbing
The Alberta Climbing Association’s Stronghold On-sight Difficulty Competition was hosted Saturday, Feb. 28 at Stronghold Climbing Gym in Calgary, Ab. by the Calgary Climbing Centre. It was exciting to be mixed in with the action. It was the first comp I have had...
by philipquade | Nov 5, 2014 | Climbing
On Sunday (November 2, 2014), I competed in my first climbing comp – Old Man Pete’s Boulder Comp, at the University of Calgary. Being my first time competing (and knowing the caliber of the competition), I joined the ranks of the beginner class – And...
by philipquade | Sep 17, 2014 | Climbing
As the outdoor climbing season begins to show signs of winding down in Alberta, I’ve found myself looking back at this past season and I’m a bit baffled with what I’m looking at. Looking at myself as a climber even 4-5 months ago compared to now, the...
by philipquade | Sep 16, 2014 | Climbing
While on a trip to Alaska this summer my girlfriend and I had the chance to put in a day of bouldering in the amazing Hatcher Pass – Only about an hour and 20 minutes north of Anchorage. Thanks to the Alaska Rock Gym, we got connected with Alaska Bouldering...
