Golden Crowbar Award
π οΈ Introducing The Golden Crowbar β TABVAR's New Annual Recognition Program!
Starting this year, TABVAR is proud to launch The Golden Crowbar, a community-driven initiative to celebrate outstanding route development in the Bow Valley. Whether it's a bold new crag, a single-pitch gem, or a lovingly retrofitted classic, this is your chance to recognize the developers who keep our climbing scene thriving.
π³οΈ How It Works
Voting Ends: November 28, 2025
Winner Announced: At this year's Night of Lies on November 28
π What's at Stake?
The winner of The Golden Crowbar will receive:
β’ Gear prizes from OnWardUp, Vertical Addiction, and Arc'teryx
β’ Their name engraved on the Golden Crowbar Trophy for the year
πΊοΈ Need a refresher on what was developed?
Check out the 2024 Development Map to explore all the new and retrofitted routes.
π£ Did we miss your project?
If you contributed to route development in 2024βfunded or notβplease get in touch so we can include your work in the voting list.
Let's celebrate the visionaries who swing the crowbar and shape the future of Bow Valley climbing. Spread the word, cast your vote, and join us for the big reveal at Night of Lies!
π Thank You to Our Prize Sponsors
Select your choice for this year's Golden Crowbar Award winner:
Grant Parkin
Routes Established
β’ Lower Door Jamb β 2 new 5.8 multipitch routes
β’ Bluerock Crag β 4 new routes, 5.4 to 5.8
Retrofits & Maintenance
β’ Retrofit on Lost and Crossed on Rundle Ridge
Dan Padeanu
Routes Established
β’ Birdwatcher's Crag β 11 new routes, 5.7 to 5.12a
Steve Fedyna
Routes Established
β’ ΕÀà Ēà β 2 new routes, 5.8 to 5.10a
Retrofits & Maintenance
β’ Retrofits at Sunshine Slabs (1 route) and Kid Goat (1 route)
Marcus Norman
Chris Perry
Routes Established
β’ Forever Yonge β 5.10d, 7 pitch bolted route on Tunnel Mountain
Ross Suchy
Routes Established
β’ Moose Mountain - 9 new routes, 5.11b to 5.13a
β’ Black Feather Canyon β 1 new route, 5.11a
β’ Long Shadows β 2 pitch 5.12c route in the Ghost
Andy Genereux
Routes Established
β’ Thriller β 5.8, 10 pitch bolted route on Mount Indefatigable
β’ Moose Mountain - 13 new routes, 5.9 to 5.11c
Adam Matias
Routes Established
β’ West Phantom Bluffs β 5 new routes, 5.7 to 5.10a
Brendan Clark
Routes Established
β’ Quaite Valley β 7 new multipitch routes & 2 new single pitch routes, 5.3 to 5.10a
Mirko Arcais & Michele Hueber
Routes Established
β’ Memory Lane β 5.11b A0/5.11d, 10 pitch bolted route on the Canmore Wall
Matt Laird & Andrew Slootweg
Routes Established
β’ Matt Laird & Andrew Slootweg: Bastion β 5.10c, 10 pitch bolted route on Lookout Tower, Castle Mountain
β’ Matt Laird: Creature from the Black Lagoon β 5.11a, 4 pitch bolted route on Mount McGillivray
β’ Matt Laird: Macaroon β 5.10d, 3 pitch route on Armadillo Buttress in Grotto Canyon
Retrofits & Maintenance
β’ Retrofit of 6 routes at Echo Canyon
Ben Firth
Routes Established
β’ Blackfeather Canyon β 3 new routes, 5.12b to 5.12d
β’ Buffalo Crag β 7 new routes, 5.11a to 5.14
Retrofits & Maintenance
β’ Retrofit of 4 routes at Blackfeather Canyon
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