August 2025, Squamish, Canada
Toshiaki Takeuchi has successfully completed the V15 difficulty level climb "The Singularity."

This problem is located in the rock face of Squamish, Canada, and is an extremely difficult boulder that requires delicate holding and high physical control. Takeuchi approached it as his main target on this tour, and spent seven of the eight days since arriving there working solely on this problem.

He commented on Instagram:

"I was able to climb the challenge that was my lifelong dream.
This was my third and final attempt on the final day of the tour. I had been working on this problem for seven of the eight days since I arrived in Canada. Today's conditions were the worst so far, with a high temperature of 27 degrees and no wind. However, by accurately following what I had learned up to that point, I had a series of close attempts and it was difficult to give up.

All of the moves on the climbs were accurate, but the holds were poor, so I just pretended to hold on with my latissimus dorsi muscles.

I had given up on the idea. I thought about going home many times, but I didn't stop. Even if you give up, you shouldn't quit.

Thank you, Singularity. It's been an incredible adventure."

Posted by: toshi__takeuchi

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💡 Squamish, Canada - A climber's paradise known as the Yosemite of the North

Squamish, located in British Columbia, Canada, is a granite town that is the dream destination for climbers from all over the world.
Although it is easily accessible, just an hour and a half drive from Vancouver, the scenery and scale of the rock formations are truly impressive.
A huge monolith called "The Chief" stands tall as the town's symbol, and countless challenges lie at its base.

A bouldering mecca

When you think of Squamish, you think of the boulders around The Grand Wall Boulders .
The granite boulders scattered throughout the mossy forest come in a variety of levels and styles, from V0 to V15.
Many masterpieces were born here, including the world-famous project The Singularity (V15) .

Crack Heaven

Another attraction is trad climbing.
The long crack routes at Smoke Bluffs and The Chief are lines that any climber would want to try at least once.
The Grand Wall is a masterpiece of climbing, spanning hundreds of metres and featuring multiple pitches.

Access and Stay

・Nearest city : Vancouver (approximately 1.5 hours by car from the airport)
Accommodation : Plenty of options, including campsites, motels, and Airbnb. Facilities : Climbing cafes and gear shops.

Things to know before you visit

・The best season is from May to September (rain increases from autumn onwards)
・Take precautions against wild animals (bears and cougars) ・To protect the rocks and the natural environment, be sure to take home any chalk marks or trash

Squamish is a special place where you can hone your skills and feel a deep connection with nature.
The feel of the rocks, the tranquility of the forest, and the spectacular view of the sea and mountains side by side all guarantee a climbing experience that is unique to this place.