Thank you everyone for voting for Climber of the Year for 2024!

CHRIS HAILEY was awarded Auckland Climber of the Year 2024 at Reel Rock 19 for taking on the lead to re-bolt and re-open Pakeho Crag in the Waitomo area. Chris will probably acknowledge that this was a huge community effort, which it no doubt was, but we’d like to celebrate and recognise his efforts in leading this huge success.

Brendan Wallace received Climber of the Year 2023 for his incredible contribution to the Auckland Section over the last 10 years. We are grateful for Brendan who has been willing to dedicate his time, resources and energy towards building up the Auckland Section to where it is now. 

The Climber of the Year award is awarded to someone who has made a significant impact on the Auckland climbing community and is a way of celebrating that and showing public recognition.