Volunteer Spotlight – Kelli Keesey (BC)
Volunteer Spotlight – Kelli Keesey (BC) CEC: What do you do professionally, Kelli? KK: I am an Associate Medical Director for a small pharmaceutical company. I work in difficult to treat epilepsy. CEC: What is your involvement with climbing? KK: I am thrilled to have...
Climbing Escalade Canada to organize first-ever National Para-Climbing Championships
We are delighted to announce an important milestone for the Canadian climbing community: Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) will be organizing, in collaboration with Accès Grimpe, the very first National Para-Climbing Championships on February 8 and 9, 2025, at the Campus...
CEC Routesetting Pathway: Certified Routesetters List Released
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is pleased to release the official list of routesetters certified within the new CEC National Routesetting Pathway. These individuals have been evaluated and assigned a specific level based on their experience and expertise, in alignment...
We Need Your Input: National Ranking System Survey Now Open!
Climbing Canada is excited to announce the launch of our new community survey regarding the proposed rules and regulations for the National Ranking System. This survey represents the next step in our ongoing High Performance Program review, which began in the fall of...
Congratulations to Team Canada at the 2024 Youth World Championships!
We are incredibly proud of our 32 Canadian youth athletes who represented our nation at the 2024 Youth World Championships in Guiyang, CHN! Competing against the best young climbers from around the world, each of our athletes showed incredible dedication, skill, and...
2024-2025 Call for applications – Officials
CEC is calling for applications for ALL Officiating Positions for the 2024-2025 Series Events! These are PAID positions. The call for volunteer positions (such as Judges and Belayers) will occur one month before each event. Season Schedule is available here: 2024-2025...
National Climbing Gym Network
CEC is excited to introduce a new initiative that aims to support the talented athletes on our Senior (17+) National and Provincial/Territorial teams. Training at the highest level requires immense dedication, but it also comes with significant financial challenges....
2024 Youth World Championship Team Announcement!
CEC is thrilled to announce the Youth National Team that will be representing Canada at the 2024 Youth World Championships in Guiyang, China, from August 22-31! These 32 young athletes have worked incredibly hard to reach this stage, and we're so proud of their...
Staff Departure Announcement
We would like to announce that Adrien Mayost, our High Performance Coordinator, will be moving on from his position with Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC). Adrien has accepted an exciting opportunity in his clinical field, and while we are sad to see him go, we fully...
Calling all Routesetters!
CEC National Routesetting Pathway In an effort to support Routesetting Development in Canada, CEC is launching today a new National Routesetting Pathway program. The CEC National Routesetting Pathway is a system that aims to guide, develop and evaluate Canadian...
2024-2025 Competition Season Announcement
Dear Climbers, Coaches, and Enthusiasts, The Climbing Escalade Canada's 2024-2025 Competition Season is just around the corner, and we are excited to share the details of an action-packed year ahead! From exhilarating boulder problems to challenging lead routes and...
Call for Nominations – Board of Directors
Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) is seeking candidates for positions on the Board of directors for the upcoming year. The primary function of the Board is to supervise the management of the business and affairs of the CEC. Candidates will be elected for a term of 2...