THE second annual True Penitence Climbing Festival held court for some fierce competition. A total of 80 climbers from the Valley and beyond turned out for the events. Penitente Canyon is home to just over 300 established, named routes. Challengers had a list of routes they could climb throughout the day to rack up points. Harder climbs were worth more points. The mid-afternoon proved to be the most challenging part of the day as most of the routes were baked in the sun. Hard-fought victories were had and yells of joy and screams of pain echoed along the volcanic tuff walls all day.
Winners in the seven categories:
Top Rope Hero
3. Hannah Truilaz – 194 pls
2. Annika Bach – 198 pts.
1. Christine Mullen – 274 pts.
Recreational
3. Jake Myers – 119 pts.
2. Henry Vinyard – 130 pts.
1. Erika Bannon – 148 pts.
Intermediate
3. Andres Villa – 97 pts.
2. Cooper Wilmot (age 12) – 151 pts.
1. Chris Trullaz – 274 pts.
Advanced
3. Tyler Ganter – 294 pts.
2. Mark Franchi – 301 pts.
1. Cristina “Goose” Guzman – 326 pts.
Open
1. Ryan Boyko – 344 pts.
Trad
3. Athena – 260 its
2. Adrian Montano – 267 pts.
1. Sam Zavislan-Pullaro – 317 pts.
True Penitent
3. Chaz Austin – 284 pts.
2. Isaac “Ike” Manobla – 384 pts.
1. Wes O’Rourke – 552 pts.
Photos by Ryan Michelle Scavo © Big River Collective
