2012Year5Month12Day, theThe North FaceSpring Climbing Competition, exclusively organized by Greenfield Outdoor Network, took place at the Outlet Climbing Gym in Baiziwan, Southeast Fourth Ring. ThisTNFclimbing competition had no age restrictions—whether you're a seasoned climber, a beginner, or just someone interested in the sport, you could participate. Thanks to this broad registration scope, climbers of all ages actively joined in. Coupled with the excellent organization by Greenfield staff, the event concluded successfully and received praise from attendees.
According toTNFthe situation on the day of the climbing competition, participants were mainly divided into novice men's and women's groups, with each gender having their own distinct climbing routes. In the preliminary round, rankings were determined based on the time taken to reach the top—the faster the climb, the higher the rank. For the women’s group, the top six performers advanced to the finals to compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places, with the starting order based on preliminary results—better performers went later. Those who didn’t make the finals still had a chance to compete for 1st place in the consolation round. The men’s group followed a similar format, with the only difference being that due to higher registration numbers, one extra spot was allocated for the finals, so the top seven competed for the top three. TheTNForganizer of this climbing competition was Shi Tou from Greenfield Outdoor, and the judges were also Greenfield staff members.
On the day of the competition, Greenfield staff arrived early at the venue—the Outlet Climbing Gym—and began preparing the tools and props needed for the event. After completing the preparations, the participating climbers gradually arrived. The Greenfield team then busy themselves with check-ins and drawing lots for the preliminary round order. Although the climbing hadn’t yet started and not all participants had arrived, the climbing walls were already bustling with activity, with kids of all ages practicing their climbs. Despite their young age and small stature, these young climbers performed remarkably well, showcasing impressive skills that drew cheers and applause from the early arrivals. Around 10 a.m., most participants had arrived, and organizer Shi Tou gathered everyone to explain the rules and safety guidelines. As the competition neared, participants changed into professional gear and warmed up with various exercises, all eager and clearly full of talent.
Various warm-up activities before the competition (click for high-res images: http://pic.lvye.cn/pic/piclist/600)