Fall Wrap Up

We had 18 climbers climb at Regionals this past Saturday, and 4 climbers received invites to Nationals, Ben, Charlie, Matt McGrail, and Emma Murter. As a bonus to everyone's hard work Steepteam finished in a very, very, very close 2nd place to Team Momentun from Salt Lake. A lot of kids faced some very difficult routes and set the bar for expectations in the coming future. Regionals wraps up our Fall // Winter session, We will start up again on March 9th with a more outdoor focused agenda.

Regionals Week

Tuesday : Mock onsight climbing comp
Wednesday - Friday : Mandatory rest days, no climbing, and no practice on Thursday
Saturday : Regionals at Spire. Know your time to be in isolation and don't miss it! Event schedule posted HERE.

REGIONALS

Bozeman - Spire Climbing Gym
The schedule for Saturday the 16th is posted here note the early start time for certain categories. Estimated event wrap-up is targeted to be around 6pm.

The sign-up deadline is MIDNIGHT SATURDAY JANUARY 9th.
you do not need to be a USAC member to compete, the event is open to all.
The link to register is here.

We will be having a team discussion regarding plans for our spring session during some downtime at the Bozeman comp. I'll let parents know what time that will be the day of. We will tentatively start practice on March 9th.

Holiday Updates

ABS Regionals Bozeman - January 16th.

Registration is open on-line ONLY. The cost is a bit pricey, at $82.50. I understand those who may want to elect out of competing. The comp cost will include a t-shirt, mostly likely food, and maybe some other perks. This is a rare opportunity to attend a regional / divisional level event this close to home. Climbers from Salt Lake, and Boise will also be in attendance. Plus Spire will have Molly Beard, certified U.S. National routesetter, acting as the head routesetter!

Practice schedule:

Tuesday Dec 19 - there will be practice. No practice then until January 5th. The gym will be open during the break and your memberships are still active. I highly encourage team members to get into the gym for a little climb time.

The January practices are very important for those attending the Bozeman Regionals. We will be simulating regional competition like situations and the information and experience passed along will be crucial towards the climbers success at Regionals.

Fall Results

Bozeman

Billings

Cody

Spring Sport Climbing Season:

Full schedule will be posted in January as details roll in, but expect an early March start date.

Cody Comp this Saturday the 5th

Really, it's happening. Saturday December 5th, climbing starts at 12 noon. Be there 30 minutes early. Cost is $25. This cost covers gym competition fees only. There most likely will not be a t-shirt or raffle.

The gym is located at Core Mountain Sports just across the street (north) from Wendys, just off of Sheridan Avenue (the main drag.) For those who've never been, expect a smaller gym with tight, unique angles, interesting routesetting, and a crowded atmosphere.

Space Rock Jam

Whew, a huge thanks to all who participated and helped pull together our greatest Rock Jam yet. Nearly 80 competitors coming from Sheridan, Cody, Red Lodge, Bozeman, Helena and of course Billings. We've got big shoes to fill next year to match the excitement had by all. Results are posted at the gym, steepworld.com and soon to be up at usaclimbing.net

Credit goes out to:

Primary Sponsors: La Sportiva, Mad Rock, Black Diamond, Five Ten, Mammut

Steepworld staff: Jim, Katie Joy, & Chris

Routesetters: Joel (head setter) Jay, Nate, Ben, Ryan, Jim, Tanner, Thad

Helping Hands: Miles, Jeremy

Artists: Charlie's dad, Alika's mom & sister

T-shirt design: Joel

Space Rock Jam

Youth: Saturday November 21st - climbing starts at 11am
Adult: Friday November 20th - climbing starts at 7pm - team parents can climb at a discounted rate.

$35 entry fee includes climbing, sweet t-shirt, and raffle

VOLUNTEERS: We've got SPACED OUT plans for this years competition. To fully realize our vision we could use a few parent volunteers Thursday evening or Friday afternoon to take on a couple top secret tasks. Must be comfortable on a ladder and keep a secret. Talk to Joel or Jim to coordinate. Also we are looking for a parent volunteer to coordinate pizza // food sales. Profits go into the communal team fund.

Phipps Photos

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