Fool Me Once | 8B+ Boulder problem

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Also known as The Megg.
Contributors: remus, cfarley
Added 24th January 2023. Last updated 4th October 2024.

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Lucas Uchida
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Added at 13:06 on 28 June 2023
Ethan Salvo
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Added at 05:08 on 28 August 2024

Ascents

4 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Andy Lamb Boulder | worked 4th Jun 2023 8B+
First ascent.

Andy found some new beta which lowered the grade.

References

[1] https://gripped.com/profiles/andy-lamb-makes-second-ascent-of-the-megg-canadas-first-proposed-v16/

Gabe Lawson Boulder | worked 23rd Jan 2023 8C+

References

[1] https://gripped.com/profiles/an-interview-with-gabe-lawson-on-canadas-first-v16/

[2] https://www.climbing.com/news/interview-gabe-lawson-the-megg/

There is some controversy around the megg (fool me once) since Gabe didn't actually climb the line. He then used the opportunity to create fake brands and kickstarters to scam people.

References

[1] https://www.reddit.com/r/bouldering/comments/1f2tbmk/whats_going_on_w_the_meggfool_me_once_in_squamish/

Lucas Uchida Boulder | worked 23rd Jun 2023 8B+
Ethan Salvo Boulder | worked 8th Sep 2023