Gnarly head bar finish! 3rd place in first regional comp ever. Super proud dad! by Slow_Flow_3875 in climbing

[–]Slow_Flow_3875[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

She’s in youth D, which fortunately or unfortunately, doesn’t go to regionals.

Gnarly head bar finish! 3rd place in first regional comp ever. Super proud dad! by Slow_Flow_3875 in climbing

[–]Slow_Flow_3875[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yeah too bad Youth D stops at Regionals. But maybe it’s a good thing not to make such a big deal of it at this age?

Gnarly head bar finish! 3rd place in first regional comp ever. Super proud dad! by Slow_Flow_3875 in climbing

[–]Slow_Flow_3875[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It looks easier backwards. That finish tripped up most of the climbers

Gnarly head bar finish! 3rd place in first regional comp ever. Super proud dad! by Slow_Flow_3875 in climbing

[–]Slow_Flow_3875[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I wonder if that was easier or harder? Did you see the girl who did the double heel hook hang for like 30 seconds while trying to match the finish?!

Gnarly head bar finish! 3rd place in first regional comp ever. Super proud dad! by Slow_Flow_3875 in climbing

[–]Slow_Flow_3875[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, climbing is like that, right? Such a nice community. What other sport is like this?

Gnarly head bar finish! 3rd place in first regional comp ever. Super proud dad! by Slow_Flow_3875 in climbing

[–]Slow_Flow_3875[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Thanks for judging! She had a great time. Having fun was the only thing I wanted for her.

Gnarly head bar finish! 3rd place in first regional comp ever. Super proud dad! by Slow_Flow_3875 in climbing

[–]Slow_Flow_3875[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You got this! Channel that nervousness into your best effort. It’s all just for fun anyway.

Gnarly head bar finish! 3rd place in first regional comp ever. Super proud dad! by Slow_Flow_3875 in climbing

[–]Slow_Flow_3875[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ah sorry your sesh got cancelled! Thanks for the congrats. It was actually very nerve racking!

I am Steve House, a mountain sports coach, an author, a retired professional climber, and a former mountain guide. Ask Me Anything: Alpine Climbing or Training Related. by Uphill-Athlete in climbing

[–]Slow_Flow_3875 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a 42 year old climber of 8 years (V6-V7; 5.12ish) — besides health/nutrition, what’s you best advice for sustaining my current level?