Jocelyn enjoying the hero ice at Halls Harbour @ IceFest 2012

Big thanks to Nette, Willsie, and Jamie for rigging the top ropes and doing extensive belay duty – you guys rock!

We are at the mercy of the highest tides in the world

Due to the tide schedule, Feb 18th will be the date, as opposed to the previous weekend as we had mentioned before. Event starts around 11am and will probably continue until dark – we can’t start any earlier due to tides. Meet us here at the parking lot in Halls Harbour West. All are welcome to attend, the event is free for CNS members, and if you aren’t a member you can buy a membership here and you will have to sign our waiver. Sorry, liability issues do not permit non-members to attend. If you’ve always wanted to try ice climbing, now is your chance. If you already love ice, come share your enthusiasm!

Please RSVP to climbnovascotia@gmail.com

*Note: Ice climbing is dangerous. We will take every opportunity to make things as safe as possible, but it’s still easy to get hurt when ice axes and pointy crampons are swinging around and blocks of ice are falling from the sky as you stand next to an unstable cliff band on the shore of the Bay of Fundy. CNS and the volunteers present cannot accept liability for any injuries and we are not a guiding service.

1st ever ACCC @ GZ

Where? Ground Zero Climbing Gym
When? Sat/Sun Feb 11/12
How much? $30 for one event or $50 for both.
Registration is 9-10am both days. Climbing starts shortly thereafter.
Every participant gets a comp Tshirt.
It is going to be off the hook CRAZY!!!!!

Black is the new black

Available in two sizes: S-M or L-XL and two styles: logo on the front and “CNS” on the back or vice versa.

ONLY $20 EACH!

You can buy one right here right now with Paypal and go pick it up at Quek’s place in downtown Halifax (sorry, no deliveries).

OR you can buy them in person with cash at The Trail Shop on Quinpool Road in Halifax or at Ground Zero climbing gym in Dartmouth.

What size you want?

S-M Black Flexfit Cap $20.00 CAD L-XL Black Flexfit Cap $20.00 CAD

Which style you like?

CNS on front, logo on back Logo on front, CNS on back

Climb Nova Scotia Mobile Beta is a free online bouldering guidebook available at www.cnsmobeta.ca, optimized for your iPhone or Android smartphone. CNS Mobile Beta features short descriptions, GPS coordinates, photo topos, and a concise video for each boulder problem.

Mega boulder, one of dozens of NS boulders featured in the online guidebook

www.CNSMOBETA.ca has over 250 problems listed and almost as many videos. CNS Mobile Beta is an ongoing community project so if you would like to contribute please see the submission guidelines on CNS Mobile Beta.

Special thanks are due to Dave Q for his vision and for spearheading this project!

Thanks to Martin for this shot of the new ladder from Keyhole to 3D

Thanks to everyone who came out!

Calling all Climbers!

Mountain Equipment Co-op invites you to a Club Night for CNS members at the Halifax store.

Come to MEC on Dec 12 from 5-9pm for a 10% discount on your holiday shopping!

Date: Tuesday, December 13th
Time: 5:00-9:00pm

Event Specifics:

• 10% discount on purchases in store, including bikes (5% on boats)
• Does NOT apply to clearance items
• Does not apply to purchases online or by phone
• Must notify cashier of club night discount
• Immediate family members welcome
• You must be a member of MEC and CNS

In the spirit of the season it’s time again to give back to Columbus Wall for all the joy it’s brought us. The last few years have been hard on the trees surrounding the crag. Many have died or blown over making a general mess of things and a few of the routes could use a bit of scrubbing and maintenance.

On Saturday December 17 we will be holding a clean and climb at Columbus Wall with the objective of clearing up some trees and installing and replacing anchors. It would also be great if a few routes got a bit of a scrubbing and afterward (weather permitting) we can get some climbing in.

Climb Nova Scotia will provide brushes, pre-set anchors and ropes, gloves and safety glasses and helmets. They will also provide coffee and hot chocolate if there are enough volunteers to carry in the water needed (we’ll use snow if there’s any out there, but then probably no one would show up

Join us at the Columbus wall parking area at 11am on Saturday December 17 and don’t block the gate unless you want your car crushed by a logging truck.

RSVP to climbnovascotia@gmail.com so we know how many people to expect. See you there.

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the venue we had secured for the movie was double-booked and we are working to secure an alternative. As such, the event is postponed – we are looking to reschedule for next week. Check back here for details!
This event will be FREE of charge for everyone but we will be accepting donations to the CNS Movember team in support of Prostate Cancer Research in Canada and CNS memberships will be available for purchase.

Did I mention there will be door prizes too? Bring a friend!

Details for Tour de Bloc:

Where: the Rock Court, Dalplex
When: Saturday, December 3rd, 2011 9:00am
Cost: Advanced & Intermediate ($40 Non RC members, $35 members), Recreational & Intramural ($20 Non RC members, $17 members)

9:00am to 12:00am Advanced & Intermediate Categories
12:00am to 2:00pm Recreational & Intramural Categories

Women Finals: 4:00pm
Men Finals: 6:00pm

Door prizes: 7:00pm OPEN TO EVERYBODY!!!!!!

Come out and climb some awesome problems & win some FREE SHWAG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DOES NOT MATTER HOW YOU PLACE!!! CA$H PRIZE$