Rexburg, Idaho- April 2nd several hopeful climbing contestants converged on Rexburg's own Stick and Stones to compete in the first bouldering competition to grace its newly rennovated and steepened walls.
The competition was seperated into two 90-minute heats. Each climber had 5 opportunities to climb each individual problem that ranged from V0-V4 (YDS >5.10+ to 5.12c).
As the competitors lined up on the reclaimed TEVA, it was like watching the line-ups at the beginning of a marathon. There was a little jockeying for position and a little bumping and some definite posturing. However, the overall attitude was easy-going and the participants seemed to be there to just have fun. In the end, two Eastern Idaho locals emerged as the top male and female point getters. Aaron or Sven Taow a BYU-Idaho student from Pocatello and Heather Hanamaikai, a mother of 3 who recently returned to the Rexburg area from a 3 year hiatus in Wyoming, took the top honors. Emily Steadman, a BYU-Idaho student from Montana and Justin Avenius took 2nd Place. While Beth Avenius, a mother of about 4 months, from Driggs, Idaho and Chad Aldridge rounded out the winners in 3rd place.
All in all it is safe to say that the local representation is in good hands with these fine athletes. Congratulations to all of the winners and a big thank you to all of the participants.
The competition was seperated into two 90-minute heats. Each climber had 5 opportunities to climb each individual problem that ranged from V0-V4 (YDS >5.10+ to 5.12c).
As the competitors lined up on the reclaimed TEVA, it was like watching the line-ups at the beginning of a marathon. There was a little jockeying for position and a little bumping and some definite posturing. However, the overall attitude was easy-going and the participants seemed to be there to just have fun. In the end, two Eastern Idaho locals emerged as the top male and female point getters. Aaron or Sven Taow a BYU-Idaho student from Pocatello and Heather Hanamaikai, a mother of 3 who recently returned to the Rexburg area from a 3 year hiatus in Wyoming, took the top honors. Emily Steadman, a BYU-Idaho student from Montana and Justin Avenius took 2nd Place. While Beth Avenius, a mother of about 4 months, from Driggs, Idaho and Chad Aldridge rounded out the winners in 3rd place.
All in all it is safe to say that the local representation is in good hands with these fine athletes. Congratulations to all of the winners and a big thank you to all of the participants.
