Sonnie Trotter will share captivating stories, photo's and video of his latest free climbs, including one of his most dangerous retro trad ascents to date of 'Prosthetics' 5.13d r/x in Mill Creek Utah.

Sonnie Trotter is a Canadian born World class free climber, who's been making headlines for well over a decade, ever since winning his first competition in 1996. His passion for climbing began indoors inside a dusty old grain mill in Newmarket, Ontario but soon expanded into the outdoor arena of Lions Head and Whites Bluff.  During his teenage years, Sonnie established many first ascents in and around the Bruce Punnincula, including 'Titan' the first 5.14 in Eastern Canada.  Later, he became the first Canadian to win a US National Title, the first Canadian to climb 5.14c and the first Canadian to establish a 5.14d sport route.  Since then, Sonnie has traveled extensively around the globe and dabbled in many styles of climbing including ice and mixed, deep water soloing, free soloing, aid, rock alpine and bouldering.  Most notably however, during the last five years, Sonnie has developed a passion for hard and often very scary naturally protected free climbs.

Since 2005 Trotter has ticked many of the worlds hardest trad routes including the first retro trad ascents of 'The East Face of Monkey Face' 5.13d, and  'Prosthetics' 5.13d, as well as 'The Cobra Crack' 5.14, 'The Path', 5.14, 'Direquiem' 5.14 and the Second Ascent of ‘Rhapsody; 5.14b/c.
Now in his 30's his passion for climbing rocks is burning hotter than ever. With a plane ticket to Patagonia in his hand, he'll be delivering a show about what it takes to push your personal climbing potential, how to overcome your fear, and why his control issues have dictated many of his climbing objectives.  Join us for this night of adventure, humor, and inspiration and the art of letting go!

 
Photo Andrew Burr / Ben Moon.