Climbing comps usually follow a familiar rhythm — problem after problem, athlete after athlete — but the Tenzing Climbing Festival at Harrowall broke the mould completely. This one brought something new, something electric: a multi-discipline relay format that had the whole place buzzing.
Instead of individual performances, climbers were teamed up to take on slab, campus, jam, and dyno problems in rapid succession — a full-on relay that was just as much about strategy and teamwork as raw strength. It was fast, intense, and totally absorbing for the crowd.
The lineup didn’t disappoint either. Top-tier athletes like Erin McNeice and Max Milne brought serious fire to the wall. Watching them operate under pressure, in a comp format no one’s really used to, was unreal.
What stood out just as much, though, was the atmosphere. Tenzing absolutely lived up to their reputation — passionate, community-driven, and genuinely stoked to be supporting climbing in a way that felt fresh and inclusive. This wasn’t just another comp; it felt like a celebration of climbing in all its forms.
And a big shoutout to Omar from Bouldering Bobat — an absolute legend to work alongside. His energy, insight, and hype for the climbing scene are second to none.
