Castlegar’s Newest Climbing Area is One Of The Best For Families
It’s hard to say what the best part about Castlegar’s latest rock climbing destination is. It could be the outstanding views of the valley…
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Rock Guide Updates for Waterline Walls in Castlegar, BC
Author note: Without the hard work of The Association of West Kootenay Rock Climbers, these updates would be pointless because Waterline Walls would have…
Good News In The Time Of Covid
We’ve all seen the bad news. But what good news stories are happening out there during the Covid-19 global pandemic? I was getting tired…
Meet Her Highness Mia Noblet – The World’s Best Highliner
From Brazil to China to Norway, British Columbia highliner Mia Noblet has spent this past year walking her way into the record books. “I…
Rock Guide Updates for Pulpit Rock in Nelson, BC
Pulpit Rock is an iconic feature in Nelson, British Columbia, and also the most popular hike in the city. Dozens of people a day…
Helheim Rock Guide Updates
There’s a new rock climbing area on Bannock Forest Service Road in the Slocan Valley thanks in part to the efforts of valley resident…
Canada’s Only Rock Climbing Pub
The Lion’s Head Smoke and Brew Pub has a special place in my heart…and belly. Not only does it have dozens of amazing brew…
Mr Winkle’s Hideout Rock Guide Updates
The lower Slocan Bluffs in Slocan City have seen some development recently thanks to the efforts of valley resident Daren Tremaine.
Two Climbers Circumnavigate the 13 Peaks of Mulvey Basin in a Day
On August 22, 2017, David Lussier and I successfully completed a circumnavigation of Mulvey Basin in Valhalla Provincial Park, bagging all 13 peaks. I…
Recap – Kootenay Climbing Festival 2015
It’s amazing to think the Kootenay Climbing Festival has entered its fourth year. This past Sunday, September 20, the TAWKROC directors again returned to the natural…