Heart of Steel: Boston Rock Comp

Last Saturday night the Boston Rock Gym held one of the most innovative and futuristic comps of the year. Over 100 competitors showed up to battle for over $2,000. However, only top 3 open male and female climbers would make it to finals. After a 5-hour long redpoint battle, I squeezed into Finals with Vasya Vorotnikov and Jon Glassberg.

Check out Taylor De Lench's video here for full comp coverage...http://vimeo.com/2984985






















Working hard on Finals #2. Photo by Erik Delanoy















Green-back on Finals#1. Photo by Michael Hall

Unlike anything I have ever seen, dollar bills, ranging from 10's to 20's to 50's and all the way to 100, were taped to the wall inside of strategically placed boxes through each problem. Whoever climbed the highest and grabbed the most cash along the way would win whatever was left in the pot. Vasya ended up winning and taking home over $1,000.
















Vasya pleasing the crowd for the win. Photo by Michael Hall.






















Battling to make Finals. Photo by Michael Hall.
















Trying to make some money. Photo by Michael Hall.















Amidst a loud crowd on Finals #1. Photo by Erik Delanoy.














Fighting the pain--we had already climbing for 5 hours. Photo by Michael Hall.






















About to dyno 5 feet to the right. Photo by Erik Delanoy.

Final Standings:
Male
1) Vasya Vorotnikov
2) David Wetmore
3) Jon Glassberg

Female
1) Olivia Metcalf
2) Francesca Metcalf
3) Marah Bragdon