Climbers from across the region will be tying, zipping and strapping on their climbing shoes to show their stuff in the third annual La Sportiva 2012 Summer Series hosted by Urban Rocks Gym.
The competition, which began June 22 and continues July 20 and Aug. 24, is open to climbers of all ages and abilities, regardless of whether or not they participated in the first day of the series.
“We are hoping that climbers of all skill levels will be inspired to just come and try some of the problems without worrying about scoring,” says Urban Rocks Gym co-owner Rebecca Robran.
There will be five categories of competition ranging from novice to professional and the winners in each category will receive a pair of La Sportiva climbing shoes. Other participants will also have the chance to score some brand-name gear during a raffle held each day of the competition.
The sport climbing and bouldering season ends in June, and as the temperatures increase, so do the number of climbers heading to indoor climbing gyms.