Bouldering is the simplest style of climbing. Without the
encumbrance of a rope, the climber is free to practice the sport at
it's highest level. The object is to complete boulder problems,
which requires a serious blend of gymnastic ability and grip
strength. With 32 graded problems to choose from, competitors are
scored by their best 4 ascents.
CHAD PEELE, WORLD CLASS CLIMBER, ON SITE AT CITIZENS
BOULDERING COMPETITION
Chad Peele is a lead guide and supervisor for Rainier
Mountaineering, Inc. He's also a certified rock and Alpine guide
through the American Mountain Guide Association. Chad grew up in
North Carolina and lives now in Ridgway, Colorado. He started his
guiding career in Alaska in 1996 and continues to guide on remote
Alaskan peaks. Although Chad owns his own guide service, Peak
Ascents LLC, he works with many reputable guiding outfits
throughout the U.S. When at home in Colorado, he guides and
instructs ice climbing in and around the nearby Ouray Ice Park.
He's also a lead guide and supervisor for RMI, guiding on Rainier,
in the North Cascades, and on Denali. He's a certified Rock and
Alpine Guide through the American Mountain Guides Association
(AMGA).
Chad is going to be on-site at the Citizens Comp and is excited
to help out in a coaching capacity, giving pointers and tips along
the way and meeting new people who are passionate about
climbing.
WIN FIRST ASCENT SWAG!
Registered Eddie Bauer Citizen Bouldering competitors can compete
for First Ascent goodies and everyone, win or lose,
will go home with something!
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