# New X-Rated Big Wall Route Climbed on Baffin Island

> Leo Houlding and Eric Boomer complete first ascent of Chossrider on Baffin Island.
- Title: New X-Rated Big Wall Route Climbed on Baffin Island | Shortify
- Summary: Leo Houlding and Eric Boomer complete first ascent of Chossrider on Baffin Island.
- Keywords: baffin island, chossrider, leo houlding, eric boomer, the beak, 5.10+ x m5r a3+, 21-pitch route, 750-metre route, Gripped Magazine
- Source: Gripped Magazine — https://gripped.com/news/new-x-rated-big-wall-route-climbed-on-baffin-island
- Author: Brandon Pullan
- Published: 2026-10-29T15:12:11+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baffin island, chossrider, leo houlding, eric boomer, the beak, 5.10+ x m5r a3+, 21-pitch route, 750-metre route
## First Ascent Attempt
Leo Houlding led a nine-person expedition into Baffin Island's remote Arctic wilderness in May 2026 to attempt the first climb of The Beak.
## Challenging Conditions
The expedition faced winds up to 60 miles per hour and temperatures as low as −27°C, with conditions later rising above freezing.
## Setback and Completion
Team member Wilson Cutbirth fell 2,000 feet after losing control while skiing, but Houlding and Eric Boomer completed the first ascent of Chossrider in 10 days.
## Key takeaway

Leo Houlding and Eric Boomer successfully climbed Chossrider, a 21-pitch 750-metre route graded 5.10+ X M5R A3+ on Baffin Island in May 2026.