Campeonato Escalada

I got on a beginners' climbing course a few weeks ago (after all, I had brought my gear all the way from Finland). The climbing courses of UPV are held by Pedro Pons, who is a world-famous climber, a boulder world champion. The indoor climbing wall they have here in UPV is just fantastic. They say it's one of the few of it's kind in Europe, of course made by a Spanish company.

The word about a competition just came up on the last climbing class. I was practically forced to sign my name and get on. Well, no regrets there... it was awesome to see the best competeers on the final route. The winner was no suprise. Juan Pons, the little brother of the campeón, did the final route even quicker than Pedro himself.

And by the way... I finished 18th :)

Starting up.. It was freezing cold inside


This is the Rocódromo


At first all the contestants had to do three routes


I'm getting ready for Via 2


The final route being prepared while the girls still climb


Here is the campeón Pedro Pons showing us how to do it


These are the finalists who finished second and third