I know this is way old news for any of you who keep up with our friend over at climbingnarc, but Big Willie decided a week or so ago to just take a piss all over Cobra Crack. He made the 5th ascent of the line and according to Sonnie’s blog this puts Will’s new GEAR ascent a grade over his hardest sport route which I think you’ll agree is just as awesome as can be. Oh he’s also 22. and Canadian, so raise the Crown Royal tonight and say …

Will Stanhope is a name you might know if you’re lucky or a name you won’t know if you’re an poor fool. He’s just a down to earth Canadian that silently crushes along as he travels about the world. He has a super pleasent demeanor and just absolutely owns the things he sets his sights on. Which is why he’s getting WW honors this week. He just made one of the more proud ascents I’ve ever heard of in the single pitch trad realm.