As we head into our final days of the climbing season, there is a nice new addition to the Nelson cragging scene that you should check out. Gotham City has 13 fun and varied routes that boast easy access in a tranquil setting. The climbing is mainly steep and juggy – very gymnastic with grades [...]
On Saturday, May 28, a work party of 11 local climbers braved the rainy elements and put the finishing touches on the access trails at the Hall Siding rock climbing area near Ymir. Earth was moved, rocks stacked, bolts placed, chain cut and stairs built on the upper central and right-hand areas of the crag. [...]
Two Nelson, British Columbia residents, prove why they live in the best place on the planet by going backcountry skiing, rock climbing, lake swimming and mountain biking … all in one day and all within 20 kilometres of the city.
Luke Neufeld-Cummings was only 19 when he completed the West Kootenay’s hardest rock climb last October. The climb is located just East of Nelson at Kootenay Crag, near Troupe Beach, and is a called “A Delicate Push.” The 7-bolt sport route is graded 5.13b and Luke says it’s one of the hardest he’s ever done. [...]
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