2008 Woodie Awards
Rock climbing competition brings out talent in all ages
Victoria Vlisides
Issue date: 11/14/07 Section: WEB EXTRAS
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A rock climbing competition on Nov. 17 sponsored by American Bouldering Series brought competitors of all ages to Wall Crawlers Rock Climbing Gym on Main Street.
Twenty-five students and other youth were at Wall Crawlers from 12-3 p.m. to compete in the boulder rock climbing competition. First place winners for various categories were Ryan Thomas, Claire Means, Greg Hanson, Brian Degenhardt, Amanda Weir, Kelsen Alexander and Heidi Rodewald.
Boulder rock climbing is a more horizontal based rock climbing where the climber must get from point A to point B in order to get the full amount of points. Competitors have no harnesses, just spotters to help them if they fall.
The competition is self-scored, based on the five best routes finished. Easier routes earn the competitor fewer points and difficult routes earn more points.
"It's very independent," John Gelletta, Wall Crawlers owner, said about the competition.
Twenty-five students and other youth were at Wall Crawlers from 12-3 p.m. to compete in the boulder rock climbing competition. First place winners for various categories were Ryan Thomas, Claire Means, Greg Hanson, Brian Degenhardt, Amanda Weir, Kelsen Alexander and Heidi Rodewald.
Boulder rock climbing is a more horizontal based rock climbing where the climber must get from point A to point B in order to get the full amount of points. Competitors have no harnesses, just spotters to help them if they fall.
The competition is self-scored, based on the five best routes finished. Easier routes earn the competitor fewer points and difficult routes earn more points.
"It's very independent," John Gelletta, Wall Crawlers owner, said about the competition.
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