That's all folks

As sad as I am that the weekend finale of the 2010 Triple Crown Bouldering Series is over, I am also very glad.  One more day of friends, perma-smile, and climbing banter would have fried my brain like an egg.  My throat had become scratchy from the continuous laughter and talking with friends and my perma-smile resulted in jaws and cheeks that are now sore.

Kelly Bussell photo

 The Triple Crown is MUCH more than an outdoor bouldering series.  It is multi-faceted party/gathering that serves as a fund-raiser (on steroids), gear demo, and finally a competition.  At each of the three comps thousands of dollars are raised for the CCC and SCC that will secure access to yet another crag.  We at the Evolv booth also raised a few hundred dollars for the CCC and SCC from donations in exchange for a Friksn/Metolius cup.  Pretty cool.  The event is sponsored by more companies than I can begin to list here.  Drawing the crowd that it does, usually 400+ attendants, the Triple Crown is ideal for sponsors to showcase new gear as the demos and displays allow us an opportunity to touch and test the newest items on the market  As for the comp, it is constantly evolving.  Each year new sponsors come on board and new categories are added to entertain those who need a reason to go send some new problems.  For example, the Premium Blend category is a race(?) to complete a selected hand full of problems that are generally UBER classics of the boulderfield.  Aside from the comp itself evolving, so too is the party.  At this years finale the entertainment was turned up to 11!!!  The disco lit gym was at capacity as Kurt Smith banged out the jams while Chad Wykle and Jim Horton MC'd the pad stacking and speed climbing comps.  BOOM!!!!  Rumor has it that next years event will go off EVEN BIGGER!  Be psyched.  I was once worried about the longevity of the Triple Crown. Yet, I worry no more.

Kelly Bussell photo

Kelly Bussell photo

Huge props to my man Kelly for letting me use his really nice pictures.  I had this post written last week but was kinda waiting around hoping to get my hands on some visual stimulation. 

Until next time. 

Cheddar