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Sonnie Trotter Climbs Midnight Way 5.15a
Sonnie Trotter completes Canada’s hardest sport climb with fifth ascent of Midnight Way 5.15a.
In brief
Sonnie Trotter completes Canada’s hardest sport climb with fifth ascent of Midnight Way 5.15a. Sonnie Trotter achieved the fifth ascent of Midnight Way, a 35-metre 5.15a sport climb in Squamish, Canada. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
Sonnie Trotter's Fifth Ascent
Sonnie Trotter climbed Canada’s hardest sport climb with the fifth ascent of Midnight Way, a 35-metre 5.15a on the Paradise Wall in Squamish.
Midnight Way's History
Midnight Way was first climbed by Connor Herson in summer 2024, followed by Ben Harnden in 2025, Jonathan Siegrist, and Mike Foley earlier this year.
Trotter's Remark
Trotter spent over 60 days at Paradise Wall across four seasons, calling it a serious battle requiring a mini miracle but glad he kept showing up.
“Didn’t think it could get any better than Spirit Quest, but this is it. Amazing crimping, technical testpiece.”
The big picture
Sonnie Trotter achieved the fifth ascent of Midnight Way, a 35-metre 5.15a sport climb in Squamish, Canada.