From the Get Outdoors Blog, Rock & Ice Magazine has recently released their list of the top ten climbing cities in North America. We come in a respectable 8th place, and only Canadian city on the list.

1. Chattanooga, Tennessee
2. Boise, Idaho
3. Ogden, Utah
4. South Lake Tahoe, California
5. Leavenworth, Washington
6. New Paltz, New York
7. Favetteville, West Virginia
8. Vancouver, British Columbia
9. Flagstaff, Arizona
10. Boone, North Carolina

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The annual Squamish Mountain Festival by Arc’teryx is being held July 16-20. If you’re into climbing at any level, this is a must. The 4 day event boasts many clinics, competitions, speakers, films and photo exhibits.

“The event will highlight Squamish and climbing within the context of clinics, speakers, competitions, international adventure films, volunteer trail maintenance days, and of course, huuuuge raging parties.”

The grass-roots event draws international film-makers, photographers, and top climbers from all over Canada. The DYNO competition is set to be a favorite again this year after two Guinness World Records were broken last year. The records for the competition, where competitors leap from one set of handholds to a set of higher handholds, have since been broken and there are hopes to bring them back to Squamish this year.

All the info can be found at the top link, including accommodations.

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