A unique selection of comps to pick from this weekend, all to the north.  See if one works for you!

Thursday, January 23, 2014

NCBS – Vertical Reality, Ottawa, ON
Cost: $5 + day pass to gym or membership to gym
Climbing: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Categories: Open, Recreational, Youth

This is the last event in the National Capital Bouldering Series.  This series has a unique format and is a lot fun, so check it out if you are around!

Friday, January 24, 2014

Smuggs Ice Bash Indoor Drytooling Comp – Petra Cliffs, Burlington, VT
Cost: $5 for spectators
Climbing: 6:00pm – 10:00pm
Categories: Please contact Petra Cliffs if interested in competing.

Petra Cliffs is hosting an indoor drytooling comp to show off the skills of ice climbing & ice climbers and to get the party started for the Smuggs Ice Bash.  There will be a DJ and demo routes so spectators can have a chance to try out foam ice, drytooling holds and Dry Ice tools.  Be sure to check this event out!

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Tour de Bloc – Centre Escalade Vertical, Montreal, QC
Cost: $45
Climbing: 9:00am – 12:00pm Open, 12:30pm – 3:30pm Exp, Rec & Youth, 6:00pm – 8:00pm Open Finals
Categories: Open, Experienced, Recreational, Youth

The next Tour de Bloc is here already, so chalk up and get ready to boulder with the best of them!

UBS Volume 7 – Grand River Rocks, Kitchener, ON
Cost: $40
Climbing: 9:00am – 6:00pm
Categories: Beginner, Intermediate, Open

The University of Waterloo is hosting the next installment of the University Bouldering Series at Grand River Rocks.  Each category climbs at different time, so make sure you check the schedule to see when you are competing.

I’ll be in Montreal on Saturday and if my schedule permits, I’ll be checking out the climbing going down at Petra Cliffs Friday night.  Good luck to everyone!