Canadian National Team rock climber Andrew Calder. Andrew discusses competition, training, balance with school, and his volunteer program called Rock On!
The countrys largest celebration of mountain sport, soul and culture returns to Vail once again with The Teva Mountain Games in June 2008. Professional and amateur outdoor adventure athletes from the Vail Valley and around the world converge upon the mountains and rivers of Vail to compete in seven sports and ten disciplines including: freestyle and extreme kayaking, kayak and raft paddlecross, bouldering, speed and dyno climbing, mountain bike freeride, big air, cross country, and road racing, as well as trail running, and the GNC Ultimate Mountain Challenge.
This action video is of the 2008 Teva Mountain Games Bouldering Finals.
The countrys largest celebration of mountain sport, soul and culture returns to Vail once again with The Teva Mountain Games in June 2008. Professional and amateur outdoor adventure athletes from the Vail Valley and around the world converge upon the mountains and rivers of Vail to compete in seven sports and ten disciplines including: freestyle and extreme kayaking, kayak and raft paddlecross, bouldering, speed and dyno climbing, mountain bike freeride, big air, cross country, and road racing, as well as trail running, and the GNC Ultimate Mountain Challenge.
This action video is of the 2008 Teva Mountain Games Mens Bouldering Semi.
The countrys largest celebration of mountain sport, soul and culture returns to Vail once again with The Teva Mountain Games in June 2008. Professional and amateur outdoor adventure athletes from the Vail Valley and around the world converge upon the mountains and rivers of Vail to compete in seven sports and ten disciplines including: freestyle and extreme kayaking, kayak and raft paddlecross, bouldering, speed and dyno climbing, mountain bike freeride, big air, cross country, and road racing, as well as trail running, and the GNC Ultimate Mountain Challenge.
This action video is of the 2008 Teva Mountain Games Womens Bouldering Semi.
In Ep1 we practice some of the basics of rock climbing. Part of a Mountaineering 101 class with Southwest Adventures based out of Durango, Colorado with our guide Josh Cling.
In Ep2 we train in the snow for 3 days in the mountains. Part of a Mountaineering 101 class with Southwest Adventures based out of Durango, Colorado with our guide Josh Cling.
In Ep3 we prepare for the hike up to base camp. Part of a Mountaineering 101 class with Southwest Adventures based out of Durango, Colorado with our guide Josh Cling.
In Ep4 we hike up and set up base camp. Part of a Mountaineering 101 class with Southwest Adventures based out of Durango, Colorado with our guide Josh Cling.
In Ep5 we climb on Engineer Mountain. Part of a Mountaineering 101 class with Southwest Adventures based out of Durango, Colorado with our guide Josh Cling.