Community climbing in Terrace
As a rock climber, I am always delighted when I get the opportunity to discover a new area and meet the local community. Terrace climbing is no exception. In fact, I am astonished by how good the sport is there. On a variety of locations along the Skeena river, you find world-class climbing surrounded by the wild landscape of northwestern British-Columbia, offering a truly privileged experience.
The climbing there is supported by one of the most driven, tight and inclusive community I have had the chance to be part of. All operate with climbing ethics as a core value and encourage the free sharing of intelligence and gear. They acknowledge and express deep respect for the privileged access they have on private and First Nation’s territory, as it should be.
This community is still in its infancy, albeit a handful of pioneers, and history is currently being written for Terrace rock climbing. A strong developer’s mindset with a taste for exploration and expansion drives the opening of new routes every year. In fact, rare are the climbing areas where you can directly ask the first ascenders for beta!
If you ever visit Terrace for the sport, you’ll realize that there it’s all about quality rock climbing and not a race for closed projects and first ascents. It is very refreshing. That being said, Terrace rocks deserve to be trafficked and developed with more passionate and like-minded climbers, come make your mark!
Photos from this collection feature professional rock climber Sarah Leanne-Hart, local crushers Samuel Lambert, Kris Pucci and Taylor Dilley, and world-class crag dog Rosie.
Terrace, Canada. Summer 2021.
