Another successful year at the 2017 Rock The Blocs Bouldering Festival in Kelowna, BC thanks to the hard work of Andy White and other locals. Here is a breakdown from Andy on the weekend.
Over 250 people participated in the competition on Saturday and there were well over 100 people again on Sunday for a day of tours, clinics and lots of climbing. A total of between 350-400 participants over the 2 day event, and this was definitely the best year yet. Good weather, awesome climbs, and lots of fun. With no Eric Sethna or Alannah Yip to defend titles this year, and with Staci White guiding this year, it left the door open for a new men’s and women’s winner. Josh’s scorecard was the best ever at RTB.
Luke Warkotsch on Dangleberries (V6) during the comp. Photo by Casey Reynolds ©
Men’s Open
1st- Josh Muller (Nerf Roof (V12), Driven (V11)- flash, Detour (V10)- flash
2nd- Scott Eveleigh,
3rd- Andrew Funk
Women’s Open
1st- Tiffany Melius
2nd- Rebecca Bowman
3rd- Alison Stewart-Patterson