On dry summer Squamish day like any other, Brianna Wilson and I embarked on a photography adventure at Fern Hill. Our mission: to capture the essence of Brianna's ascent on the stunning sport route known as Yellow Fever. Nestled amidst a backdrop of lush greenery, the route's name derives from the vibrant yellow lichen adorning the rock face. Though sometimes overlooked, Yellow Fever is a true power endurance test-piece that proves to be a hidden gem.

Nestled away at the pinnacle of Murrin Park, there exists a captivating crack climb known as In The Eyes of a Frog. Like a hidden gem within nature's treasure trove, this technical and challenging ascent stands out with its imposing lean and razor-sharp features.

To say that Whispering Waters is a beautiful boulder problem would not do it justice. It is a name that resonates with awe and admiration among bouldering enthusiasts in Squamish. In fact, this remarkable climb holds a prominent place in the current edition of the Squamish Bouldering Guidebooks by Marc Bourdon for good reason. It is a gem tucked away next to the mesmerizing rapids of the Stawamus River, nestled ever so perfectly within the embrace of the enchanting Squamish rainforest.

Nestled beneath the towering presence of the Stawamus Chief lies a hidden treasure trove of exhilarating sport climbs. Among this collection of hard and attractive routes, one stands out for it’s unique tree start and beauty — Permanent Waves.

Being tired of my life in Ontario, the politics, and the lack of care for our natural world that seems to be the norm in the over sized city centres, I decided to leave with permanent intentions and my eyes focused to the west.

Spending a day alone in the woods while bouldering is something I enjoy quite a bit. The serenity of the birds chirping, wind blowing, and little critters running around is music to my ears. It reminds me that for me bouldering has always been a means to interact with nature, and not just about climbing hard problems. As the sport continues to grow the ability to experience these special moments becomes more and more scarce, as well as more and more special. The lack of screams of children hiking through the woods, or groups of young strong climbers falling on their “sick projects” is peaceful. No one shouting beta at me, and no one scaring off the wildlife.

So another decade is coming to a close. As I grow older the time seems to just fly by. 2019 has certainly been a wild year for me. Again I made it a priority to get out to explore the beauty of nature. And boy did I find some amazing landscapes, and had some excellent adventures.

The late fall and early winter has always been the time of year where climbers make their way to the boulder fields to test their might on hard problems. With the cooler temperatures comes dryer rock, and better friction. With an adequate warmup it’s ideal for climbing at your limit. I’ve been lucky to be able to get out a lot during this magical time of year, and have captured some astounding displays of climbing still and strength that’s been on display at the Niagara Glen.

For the past few years my climbing has evolved to focus on highball bouldering. Searching out for a perfect line, that is not only aesthetic, but fun to climb as well.