“Ben Blakney snags the first ascent on a picturesque line created from the ruins of Duck Head, NS. Formerly one of the best climbing areas in the province, Duck Head was devastated by winter storms destroying nearly all the classic problems. Hydro Power reclaims some of the former splendor with a tall, powerful, steeply overhanging line situated on one of the most spectacular locations Nova Scotia has to offer. Truly a beautiful line.” – Dave Quinn
Ben on the FA of Hydro-Power (v10)
See Video by D. Quinn: Hydro-Power (v10) FA
About Ben
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Birthday: March 30th
Current Location: Nova Scotia
Personal Blog: www.benandkrissy.blogspot.com
About Me
“I am Ben, I am 28 years old and I like to climb rocks of all shapes and sizes.”
I have been devoting the last 10 years or so of my life to climbing as much as I can in as many places as I can. Basically everything I do seems to revolve around climbing.
I started climbing with my father when I was very young. Too young to even remember the first time I went climbing. I believe the first I climbed was on Whitehorse Slabs in North Conway, NH on a family camping trip. I didn't really become addicted to climbing until I was finished high school – then climbing took over.
My future plans for my own climbing are to compete in the Nationals and then head to Europe and South Africa for the summer months, before returning to school in the fall of 2009. My girlfriend, whom I met through climbing, will also be traveling with me. I am very excited for this opportunity which will allow us to see many new places and meet lots of climbers from around the world.
In the fall of 2009 I will be returning to my university studies. I am planning to move to Halifax, NS to continue studying and finally finish my Mechanical Engineering degree. The move to Halifax will hopefully allow for much more time to be spent bouldering outside at all the great areas around Nova Scotia.
