Capping off Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2013, the Psicobloc Masters Series – the first deep water soloing competition ever held in the U.S. – will be held August 2, at the Utah Olympic Park in Park City.
- July 28-31 Qualifying Round and Public Events
- August 1 Semi-finals Utah Olympic Park (Park City)
- August 2 Finals Utah Olympic Park (Park City)
The event is the brainchild of Kevin Bradburn, president of Momentum Indoor Climbing; Mike Beck, sports and entertainment attorney; and Chris Sharma, described by NPR as the world’s best rock climber. The event is also held in partnership with Outdoor Retailer.
“After a two year hiatus, we are bringing a climbing competition back to Summer Outdoor Retaile,” noted Beck. “The duel style, size of the wall, first deep water comp and opportunity for OR show participants to get up in the mountains at an incredible venue is an amazing combination.”
“We are thrilled to be involved with this phenomenal event,” said Kenji Haroutunian, vice president at Nielsen Expositions and OR show director. “I cant think of a better way to conclude the OR Summer Market. Psicobloc is exactly the type of cutting-edge competition that defines the OR show as the leader in our industry.”
“This event is a long time in the making and weve had a lot of great partners come together to make it happen,” says Bradburn. “Walltopia designed the wall, Infinite Scale Design Group crafted the look of our venue as well as the 2002 Olympic Games, Mike Call and Boone Speed will provide world-class media coverage and photography, and WELD will handle the social and digital media. Were also really excited to do this all in conjunction with OR.”