Last Saturday night the Boston Rock Gym held one of the most innovative and futuristic comps of the year. Over 100 competitors showed up to battle for over $2,000. However, only top 3 open male and female climbers would make it to finals. After a 5-hour long redpoint battle, I squeezed into Finals with Vasya Vorotnikov and Jon Glassberg. Unlike anything I have ever seen, dollar bills, ranging from 10's to 20's to 50's and all the way to 100, were taped to the wall inside of strategically placed boxes through each problem. Whoever climbed the highest and grabbed the most cash along the way would win whatever was left in the pot. Vasya ended up winning and taking home over $1,000.
Dave Wetmore on Finals #2. Photo by Erik Delanoy
Final Standings:
Male
1) Vasya Vorotnikov
2) David Wetmore
3) Jon Glassberg
Female
1) Olivia Metcalf
2) Francesca Metcalf
3) Marah Bragdon
