Stonetree Climbing Center launched their first collegiate climbing competition, hosting climbers from Carroll College, Helena College, and Montana State University. These athletes put on masterclasses for route reading, hard climbing, and team spirit as they tested themselves against routes set by Stonetree and Carroll route setters. Their collaboration pushed collegiate crushers with unique styles and new movements — and they all rose to the occasion.

The Community Pump-Off launched in the afternoon, marking the end of Stonetree’s six week long Bouldering League. Helena climbers had the opportunity to collect ticks of their hardest projects in a single day while also testing their route-reading skills with the plethora of new routes.

As a photographer and a climber, capturing photos of events like this are just about as fulfilling as it gets. I enjoy it.

The link below is an online photography gallery for your enjoyment.