1 Aug 2011

IFSC World Climbing Championships Arco

The world's capital of climbing, Arco, held the 2011 World Climbing Championships. The event was not just a climbing competition, it was a celebration of the sport.

150 athletes competed in the men's bouldering event and it was going to be tough to reach the semi-final with so many strong climbers present. I was able to climb 3 blocs and qualified for the semi-final. The next day I chilled out and thought about the following round. I felt really determined. I ended up 9th. The final was incredible, the field below the stage was completely full of spectators and some of the performances from the athletes were just mind-blowing.

Thanks to Nick Clement and Tom Sugden for providing support throughout the event, it was very much appreciated.


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18 Jul 2011

Boulder Worldcup Sheffield









The latest round of the 2011 bouldering worldcup was held as part of the vibrant Cliffhanger event in Sheffield. The competition was a mega success thanks to the experienced organisers and route setters. The British bouldering team performed fantastically with a number of the British athletes competing in the semi-final. I was satisfied with my 12th place in the semi-final and enjoyed a week back at home in Manchester after the event.

29 Jun 2011

Boulder Worldcup Barcelona (ESP)

The 7th round of the 2011 bouldering worldcup was held in the beautiful city of Barcelona.

The event was unfortunately held indoors and it was a real challenge to stay focused when the temperatures seared through the roof. Towards the end of the event the heat in the builing had beaten most of the athletes and the air was thick with disappointment.

Looking on the positive side, the British Team climbed very well and we had 5 athletes in the semi-final. I finished 14th in the semi-final.

23 Jun 2011

Boulder Worldcup Eindhoven (NED)

Between spells of heavy rain the Worldcup in Eindhoven (NED) ran very smoothly. The competition was, yet again, a mega success with a great location and some of the best competition blocs I have ever tried - good work Cassidy and team!

Dave Barrans climbed very well and made his first final of the 2011 season finishing in 6th place. Fischhuber won yet another event and looks unstoppable. Woods pleased the crowd with a display of immense power. Akiyo Noguchi made some strange shapes on the wall and Anna looks like she is going to take the overall worldcup title.

I was very pleased to climb in the semi-final again where I finished 14th. The next round is in Barcelona.




30 May 2011

Boulder Worldcup Log-Dragomer (SLO)

The second round of the 2011 bouldering worldcup was held in the sleepy town of Dragomer in Slovenia. The competition was very well organised and the semi-final and final well supported from a very loud crowd. I qualified for the semi-final and finished 9th.

Anna Stöhr (AUT) climbd exceptionally well taking the victory ahead of Akiyo Noguchi (JPN) and Alex Puccio (USA). By the guys, Guillaume Mondet (FRA) took first place ahead of Dmitry Shrafutdinov (RUS) and Kilian Fischhuber (AUT).


The next event is in Vienna, Austria.

22 Apr 2011

Boulder Worldcup Milano (ITA)

The 15th of April saw the start of the 2011 Bouldering Worldcup in Milano, Italy. The Qualification round went well and I qualifed for the semi-final in 7th. I was unfortunately very ill that night and the following day I entered the isolation zone and attempted to warm-up but felt terrible and had to pull-out of the event.

On a positive note, the season kicked-off with a great event and I am looking forward to the next round in Slovenia.









2 Apr 2011

Tumpen Bloc

I had a quick session bouldering in Tumpen recently and was a little disappointed to find some of the blocs in a mess. The tick-marks and other signs on the boulders such as 'project' markers are totally unnecessary. I can not dictate what people should do, but please, just one thing: BRUSH OFF YOUR TICK-MARKS WHEN YOU ARE FINISHED!