Climbing & Skiing CV
Skimo Racing
- Competed at the 2019 ISMF World Championships as a member of the Canadian National Team;
- A national-level competitor in Canada, consistently placing in the top ten. Finished the 2019 season as 6th overall;
- Numerous first place finishes in the 40-49 Masters category;
- Completed the Wapta Traverse (~40km and ~2,000m of gain) in 7h 54m.
Alpine Climbing
I climbed almost full-time between 1999 and 2006. That resulted in several first ascents and speed records. I was sponsored by Black Diamond, SCARPA, Grivel, Metolius, Clif Bar, and Adidas Eyewear.
| Route | Grade | Location | Notes | Partners |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTCB | V M7R | Mt. Andromeda | 1st ascent, 18h | Slawinski |
| The Japanese Route | V | Mt. Alberta | 1st winter ascent | Slawinski, Walsh |
| Striving for the Moon | VI WI6 | Mt. Temple | 2nd ascent, 36h | Thaczuk, Walsh |
| The Rooster Comb | AK5 A2 WI6 | Ruth Gorge | 3rd ascent, 24h | Walsh |
| Shaken, Not Stirred | AK3 WI4+ | Moose's Tooth | 5h45m | Walsh |
| Ham & Eggs | AK3 WI4 | Moose's Tooth | 4h30m | Walsh |
| Great Western | V M7 WI5R | Mt. Stephen | 1st ascent | Owens |
| Howse of Cards | VI M7- WI6X | Howse Peak | 1st ascent | Gadd, Mahoney |
| Spinstone | V M7R | Bugaboos | 1st ascent | Isaac |
Rock Climbing
After alpine climbing, I focused on sport climbing between 2006 and 2011. I redpointed 13c and flashed 12c.
| Route | Grade | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Army Ants | 13c | Acephale, AB | redpoint |
| Naissance de la Femme | 13b | Acephale, AB | redpoint |
| The Silver Rocket | 13a | Prairie Creek, AB | redpoint |
| Shep's Diner | 13a | Grotto Canyon, AB | redpoint |
| Jason Lives | 13a | Lake Louise, AB | redpoint |
| Nemo | 12d | Acephale, AB | redpoint |
| Shooting Star | 12d | Planet X, AB | redpoint |
| 39 Steps | 12d | Acephale, AB | redpoint |
| Illy Down | 12c | Acephale, AB | flash |
| Le Bleu du Ciel | 12b | Acephale, AB | onsight |
| Spicy Elephant | 12b | Atlantis, AB | flash |
| Evil Cheese Wiener | 12a | Ten Sleep, WY | onsight |
| Bass Ackwards | 12a | The Hideaway, AB | onsight |
| Acid Test | 12a | Skaha, BC | onsight |