New Multi-pitch 5.13c in Canmore

Boatswain 2 is a new four-pitch 5.13c on Grotto Mountain in Canmore that was climbed by Zach Watson and Miles Adamson. It was spotted by Watson earlier this year. “He hiked over a huge amount of gear to the top of the wall alone in two or three trips,” said Adamson, “including my 200-metre static line.” Alex Fricker joined for a few days, but moved back to Montreal for university before the send. “During our first ascent, Watson sent the 5.13c pitch the first time he got through the bottom crux,” said Adamson. “He even flashed the last pitch after I worked out the moves. I’m really happy to share what in a lot of ways is his line. Even though we’re a team I feel like he carried us super hard.” Last year, Watson and Adamson made the first ascent of Don’t Rock the Boatswain in the same amphitheatre, a six-pitch 5.13.