Travis Foster of Cranbrook recently came through town and hopped on my open project at Higgy Land. Naturally, I had to link up with him, pysched to have someone to work a project with. Over a few sessions, beta was refined, stoke was high and we made some solid links getting it down to two sections.
Travis made quick progress, and likely could have snagged the FA before me but was gracious enough to hold back and allow me to send first. He styled the second ascent the very next session despite it being 25+ degrees out.
The route has two back to back boulder problems and is guarded by a very pumpy final crux. The movement is outstanding - and the natural line is an obvious stand out. It's definitely got my vote for the best route in the area, and not just because it's the hardest.
Drew Leiterman , who is in town to join an expedition to the Daniels valley, took some beautiful shots the other day you can check out below (low res versions).
Travis, Drew, and Squamish crusher Stu Smith are currently off on a 6 week quest to attempt to climb one of the biggest unclimbed granite walls outside of Baffin Island - right in Powell River's back yard. This wall has been whispered about for years...now the word is out and it may finally see its first ascent. This could potentially put Powell River on the map as a big wall destination. Even though the Daniels valley is very isolated...it's nowhere near as isolated as somewhere like Baffin.
Stoked to catch up with them when they're back - follow Drew on instagram - Drewmagoo66 - as he's sure to have a ton of rad photos to share.
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| Phone photo of Travis on the first crux. |
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| Me in the roof. |
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| Me on the second crux. |
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| Photo I snapped of Drew giving it a go. |
