HippyTree / First Ascent of Panta Rhei

On a rest day in Squamish, British Columbia, Keenan Takahashi spots a striking jet-black arête tucked beneath Shannon Falls and can’t shake the idea. In HippyTree / First Ascent of Panta Rhei, he returns on the final day of his trip to test himself against the boulder—damp, a little sketchy, and demanding full commitment—seeking a clean first ascent on a line that feels equal parts beautiful and unforgiving. Worth watching for its pure, focused energy, this short captures the quiet intensity that makes bouldering so addictive: reading subtle features, trusting friction when conditions aren’t perfect, and staying locked in when the outcome isn’t guaranteed. Filmed and edited by Kevin Smith, it’s a crisp hit of Squamish atmosphere and a satisfying finish as Keenan names the climb “Panta Rhei”—“everything flows”—a nod to the fleeting moments that define a trip and the movement that carries you through.

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While climbing in Squamish, British Columbia, tribesman Keenan Takahashi saw a stunning jet-black arête at the base of Shannon Falls during one of his rest days. On the last day of his trip he hiked up to the boulder and decided to give it a go. The rock was a little sketchy and damp, but he stayed focused and in the zone and completed the first ascent. It was a nice ending to his trip in British Columbia. Keenan named the climb “Panta Rhei,” which in ancient Greek means “everything flows.” Filmed and edited by Kevin Smith