The Crack of Destiny | E9/8c Trad climb at The Chief

Canada / British Columbia / Squamish-Lillooet

Quick Info

Grade E9 / 8c
Type Trad climb
Crag The Chief
Country Canada 🇨🇦
Rock type Granite
History
First ascent Didier Berthod (23rd Jun 2023)
Recorded repeats 3

Quick Info

Grade E9 / 8c
Type Trad climb
Crag The Chief
Country Canada 🇨🇦
Rock type Granite
History
First ascent Didier Berthod (23rd Jun 2023)
Recorded repeats 3
Also known as CoD.
Contributors
26 contributions since 5th June 2023.
4 contributions since 23rd April 2026.

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Ascents

4 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent.

It was love at first sight. So there it was, this perfect splitter crack that had haunted my dreams for so long. And in a perfect setting, with a perfect view, and a perfect ledge. And even the hour-long walk is also kinda perfect as it gives you a break from the crowds…

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CtHtFK2S9nY/=

[2] https://www.planetmountain.com/en/news/climbing/didier-berthod-first-ascent-the-crack-of-destiny-squamish-canada.html

[3] https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4ipfhgLSVP/
Second ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/CvunoqXxRSS/
Third ascent.

References

[1] https://www.instagram.com/p/C-q7BL0S33M
Around 30 sessions.

References

[1] https://nathanielbailey.blogspot.com/2026/07/the-crack-of-destiny-in-cod-we-trust.html?m=1