SPONSORS

Arc'teryx, A dream come true to be supported, in my opinion, by the best outdoor clothing company in the world, and better yet, they are Canadian! Thank you to Brian Goldstone, Tyler Jordan, and especially John Irvine, and the rest of the crew at Arc'teryx.

Acopa, rock shoes made for trad and soloists alike. Real Squamish shoes! Plus innovated shoes that will rewrite the rest of the genres. Great work John Bachar!

Sterling Ropes, Paul Niland, team co-ordinator. Proven long time rope company that will surley expand my life expectancy. Thanks gang.

Omega Pacific, thanks to Jon Jonckers for staying innovative and offering the world their first Link Cam!, not to forget being the worlds specialists in carabiner technology.

Sea Eagle.com, Cecil Hoge, owner and adventure boater. Thanks for introducing us to your unique inflatable kayaks for our deep water soloing expeditions. Stable boats that won't flip, you can take on a plane and drag through the jungle.

Climb On Equipment, George and Birgit Hanzel, owners of the humble climber's store in Squamish BC, Canada. You have been with me the longest and you know what a rough road it's been for both of us, and were still here!

GRANTS

2006 Evolution in Action grant (Arcteryx), awarded for a trip to the Himalayan Mountains of Nepal.

2005 Evolution in Action grant (Arcteryx), awarded for a trip to deep water solo in Thailand.

2004 Helly Hansen Award, awarded for a trip to the Waddington Range, Canada.

2002 Mugs Stump Award, awarded for a trip to the Garwhal Himalayas, India.

2002 Helly Hansen Award, awarded for a trip to the Garwhal Himalayas, India.

2001 Canadian Himalayan Foundation, awarded for a trip to the Karakorams Pakistan.

2000 Canadian Himalayan Foundation, awarded for a trip to Baffin Island.