Feb. 2023 | Vol. 05 Iss. 02
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ATHLETES, AMATEURS COMPETE IN ‘ELECTRIFYING’ COMPETITION AT THE FRONT CLIMBING CLUB By Sara Milano | s.milano@mycityjournals.com
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rofessional climbers and amateur enthusiasts alike gathered to compete in The Front Climbing Club’s Di’namik Bouldering competition during the week of Jan. 9. According to The Front, the competition was first held in 2014 “with the intent of bringing back the electrifying, gritty style of those historic competitions. Since then, Di’namik has become one of the most well respected and intoxicating competitions in the nation.” The Front has hosted the annual bouldering competition for several years, which aims to “bring people together and lift the climbing world to new levels,” according to events manager Brenna King. The Front’s first location, originally called “The Body Shop” when it opened in 1989, was in the area now known as Millcreek. The climbing club has since opened three locations—one in Ogden, one in downtown Salt Lake City, and most recently, a Millcreek location at 4140 S. Main St. The Di’namik competition began on the evening of Jan. 10 with the professional qualifiers event. From there, six men and six women advanced to the pro finals, which were held the following day. The event is timed, with each climber having four minutes to successfully complete each bouldering problem. One man and one woman climb simultaneously on separate routes set specifically for the Di’naContinued page 4
Climber and route setter Zoe Bitters races against the clock. (Photo courtesy of Alyssa Bokovoy and The Front)
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