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
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