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;
- Numerous first place finishes in the 40-49 Masters category;
- Completed the Wapta Traverse (~40km and ~2,000m of gain) in 7h54m.
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.
| DTCB | V M7R, 700m | Mt. Andromeda, Canada | 1st ascent, 18h |
| The Japanese Route | V | Mt. Alberta, Canada | 1st winter ascent |
| Striving for the Moon | VI WI6, 1600m | Mt. Temple, Canada | 2nd ascent, 36h |
| The Rooster Comb | AK5 A2 WI6, 1030m | Ruth Gorge, Alaska | 3rd ascent, 24h |
| Shaken, Not Stirred | AK3 WI4+ | Moose's Tooth, Alaska | 5h45m |
| Ham & Eggs | AK3 WI4 | Moose's Tooth, Alaska | 4h30m |
| Great Western | V M7 WI5R, 2000m | Mt. Stephen, Canada | 1st ascent |
| Howse of Cards | VI M7- WI6X, 1100m | Howse Peak, Canada | 1st ascent |
| Spinstone | V M7R, 400m | Bugaboos, Canada | 1st ascent |
Rock Climbing
After alpine climbing, I focused on sport climbing between 2006 and 2011. I redpointed 13c and flashed 12c.
| Army Ants | 13c redpoint | Acephale, AB |
| Naissance de la Femme | 13b redpoint | Acephale, AB |
| The Silver Rocket | 13a redpoint | Prairie Creek, AB |
| Shep's Diner | 13a redpoint | Grotto Canyon, AB |
| Jason Lives | 13a redpoint | Lake Louise, AB |
| Nemo | 12d redpoint | Acephale, AB |
| Shooting Star | 12d redpoint | Planet X, AB |
| 39 Steps | 12d redpoint | Acephale, AB |
| Illy Down | 12c flash | Acephale, AB |
| Le Bleu du Ciel | 12b onsight | Acephale, AB |
| Spicy Elephant | 12b flash | Atlantis, AB |
| Evil Cheese Wiener | 12a onsight | Ten Sleep, WY |
| Bass Ackwards | 12a onsight | The Hideaway, AB |
| Acid Test | 12a onsight | Skaha, BC |