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1. Climb Nova Scotia
Primary Mandate
To promote
climbing in all its
forms throughout
Nova Scotia

2. Coastal Bouldering at Duck Head
*this boulder has since been swept into the sea
Photo by Ben Blakney

3. Sport Climbing at Chebucto Head
Photo by Aidas Rygelis

4. Traditional Climbing in Musquodoboit
Photo by Mick Levin

5. Ice Climbing on the Fundy Coast
Photo by Aidas Rygelis

6. Climb Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia Climbing
 Climb Nova Scotia was founded in 1991
 Non-profit, entirely volunteer-based organization
 Grown from a handful of initial developers to over 280 members
 Activities and members across Nova Scotia
 +335 roped climbs
at 27 crags cross 6
counties
 +880 boulder
problems in Nova
Scotia
 Dozens of ice
climbs along the
Bay of Fundy

7. Climb Nova Scotia
Organizational Structure
CNS Executive
President, Treasurer, Access Chair, Diversity Liaison,
Membership Coordinator, Communications Representative, Secretary
Executive Support
Webmaster, Members at Large, Photographer, Boulderfest Committee, Certification Subcommittee
Climb Nova Scotia members and all Nova Scotians

8. Climb Nova Scotia
Key Initiatives
 Promote and facilitate
climbing in Nova Scotia
 Support rock climbing, ice
climbing, and indoor gyms
 Work to establish and
keep access to climbing
areas
 Help maintain trails and
hold crag-cleaning days
 Host the annual
Boulderfest on Dover
Island

9. Climb Nova Scotia
Key Initiatives
 Sponsor climbing
competitions, athletes, and
marginalized groups
 Conduct Ice Daze intro-to-
ice-climbing outings
 Make gear and equipment
available for members
 Maintain a current website
 Serve beginner and
experienced climbers alike
Photo by Aidas Rygelis

10. Local Amateur
Competition
Photo by Todd Foster

11. Monday
Night Bouldering
Photo by Craig Stamp

12. Monday
Night Bouldering
Photo by Mick Levin
• Vicki on the classic
climb 111 at
Memorial Boulder
in the Land Of
Confusion area
Photo by Craig Stamp

13. Service Delivery
Focusing on getting people
active and outside!
 Sharing of knowledge
 Passion for climbing safely
Cooperation with schools
 West Kings District High School
 Annapolis West Education Centre
 TAPHE Conference
CNS events are free or pay-
what-you-can for members
 Rope skills class
 Movie nights for
Photo by Mick Levin  Ice Fest

14. Climbing:
It’s a Family Affair
• CNS Secretary Dave
Willsie belays for his 11yr
old son Lukas at Ice Fest
2012 in Halls Harbour
Photo by Mick Levin

15. lce Fest 2012
• Jocelyn enjoying
some soft ice
conditions at Halls
Harbour West
Photo by Aidas Rygelis
Photo by Mick Levin

16. Climb Nova Scotia
Scope
CNS is the provincial authority on:
Access to climbing areas
 Landowner negotiations
 Ethical development practices
 Ecological considerations
Climbing certification and safety
 Establishment of stringent knowledge and
experience criteria
 Training and evaluation of instructors
 Logistical support for wall construction
 Route-setting workshops
Photo by Ghislain Losier
 Athlete and competition sponsorship
 Community and school events

17. Community Partnerships
Photo by Mick Levin Partnerships with local
businesses
Ground Zero Climbing Gym, Dal
Rock Court, Navy Dockyards
ROCC Climbing Club
Mountain Equipment Co-op, The
Trail Shop, Nova Shores Kayaking
Partnerships with recreation
groups and youth facilitators
Capital District Health Authority
Black Rock Adventures
Youth Net
Phoenix House
Duke of Edinburgh Young Leaders learn rappelling and
teamwork skills on Dover Island with CNS and Black Rock

18. Access and Development
Clean And Climbs
• Columbus Wall
• Sheet Harbour
• First Face
• Colby Irving Falls
• Main Face
• Next up: Eagle’s Nest
Photo by Mick Levin

19. Environmental
Accountability
•Human-powered recreation
•Trail maintenance
•Sustainable events
•Leave no trace practices
•Recycling and composting

20. Join Us!
www.climbnovascotia.ca