Photos by Kelly Bussell - On Saturday, December 4, Triple Crown competitors gathered under a cold and gloomy sky at Urban Rocks Climbing Gym in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With a chance of rain threatening to shut down the comp, uncertainty filled the air. Climbers were herded onto buses to make their way toward Montlake Golf Course, home of Stone Fort. Scrambling to gather their crashpads, they quickly descended onto the boulderfield, trying to stay ahead of the rain. Inevitably, a light drizzle enveloped the boulders, making the simplest of topouts somewhat dicey. However, the boulders buzzed with laughter and a positive vibe, while climbers made the best of a cold, damp day, filling up impressive scorecards. Southern climbers Jimmy Webb and Kasia Pietras won the comp and the overall Triple Crown title for 2010. See more results at triplecrownbouldering.org.
Ready to kick it off
Pad sorting
Pad scramble
Unknown climber on The Wave
Unknown climber on The Wave
Southern flavor—Chris Sierzant gearing up
Daniel woods and Chris Sierzant chatting it up
Conrad Anker showing some love on the spot
Sydney Calhoun warming up her hands after sending Low Constitution
Unknown climber on Kaya
FOOORRREEE!
Unknown climber on The Sternum
Sydney Calhoun taking a break
Senya Iaryguine on Psychosomatic
Unknown climber on Psychosomatic
Unknown climber on Tristar
Abigail Petro on Warm-up Arete
Chaz Warren on The Shield
Ronnie Jenkins on Electric Boogaloo
Brian Voges and Ronnie Jenkins
Brion Voges on Electric Boogaloo
Daniel Woods on The Shield
Daniel Woods on The Shield
Jamie Stockman on Spanky
Sydney Calhoun on Trailer Ball
Justin Jones on Jerry's Kids
Justin Jones on Jerry's Kids
Thrashed—Ben Brown's hands after a good day
Mauricio Chaves partaking in some post-comp libations
Kurt Smith and Conrad Anker keeping the party hyped at the awards ceremony!
