Last weekend I had the opportunity to travel back to my home town to shoot a climbing competition at a brand new, beautifully designed and built, indoor climbing gym. The Bloc Climbing and Fitness Center is the brain child of my good friend (and old boss) Jason Mullins. It occupies the space left empty long ago by a defunct grocery store, the vintage sign marking the liquor section still hangs behind the climbing wall to prove it. J has managed to breath new life into the old space, and a ton of it at that. Complete with state of the art climbing surfaces by Vertical Solutions, a full fitness center with all the latest and greatest equipment, and a beautiful yoga studio over looking it all, the Bloc is a blessing to those on Tucson’s north-east side looking to get fit in the comfort of a climate controlled environment.

Last weekend it was home to a regional youth bouldering competition and hundreds of the best little climbers this side of the Mississippi.. and their families. It was the last stop before Nationals and these kids were good!  The event went off with out a hitch, and my bro and I were there to document it in its entirety. Below are a few selects from the weekend and links to galleries of some shots from Saturday and Sunday.

Saturday Gallery

Sunday Gallery