From Gripped Magazine · Brandon Pullan · · 40s
Sonnie Trotter Climbs First 5.15 at 46
Sonnie Trotter, 46, sends Canada’s hardest climb Midnight Way 5.15a.
In brief
Sonnie Trotter, 46, sends Canada’s hardest climb Midnight Way 5.15a. Sonnie Trotter, 46, became one of the oldest climbers to send a 5.15 by climbing Midnight Way 5.15a in Squamish. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
Sonnie Trotter's First 5.15
Sonnie Trotter, 46, became one of the oldest climbers ever to send a 5.15 by climbing Midnight Way 5.15a in Squamish.
“I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to do it. It’s like the perfect route for me because like I said, it’s stamina based and so, you know, I didn’t need to be the strongest I’ve ever been in my life to do it. I needed to be fit, but I didn’t need to be more powerful.”
Midnight Way History
Midnight Way was first climbed by Connor Herson in summer 2024, with Ben Harnden, Jonathan Siegrist, and Mike Foley making subsequent ascents.
Trotter's Experience
Trotter spent over 60 days at Paradise Wall across four seasons, calling it a serious battle that required a mini miracle.
“It was a serious battle (over 40 min on the face) and required a mini miracle, but I’m so glad I kept showing up.”
In short
Sonnie Trotter, 46, became one of the oldest climbers to send a 5.15 by climbing Midnight Way 5.15a in Squamish.
