One of Simon's winning climbs

Posted with permission.
My sister's son, Simon Y. of Canmore, Alberta, is the reigning national champion in sports climbing in the under-12-year-old category, I am very proud to report as doting auntie/godmother. The family is quite humble about the accomplishment, saying that the age category is only sparsely populated with young climbers. The next level will present a completely different competitive field. None the less, congratulations to Simon! What a gift to be so strong and determined and to have fun while you're at it!