Climbers solve problems at regional championships in Halifax

The largest climbing event in the Atlantic provinces took place Saturday and Sunday in Halifax.

The Youth Boulder Regionals were held at Seven Bays Bouldering in Bayers Lake. The event brought together more than 180 of the best youth climbers in Eastern Canada, with western regionals taking place over the same weekend at The Hive in Winnipeg.

Participants aged 13-18 represented their province for a chance to compete in the national championship, solving bouldering problems against the best in the country.

Ila Aitken, 13, said it was a new experience for a lot of the competitors.

“It’s really been incredible because I come from P.E.I. and we have one climbing gym there and this is my second comp ever,” Aitken said. “So just everyone being here, it’s incredible.”

Results from the event were posted live on the Climbing Escalade Canada (CEC) website.

The Youth Boulder National Championships will take place in British Columbia in May.

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