The Scottish Tooling Series, sponsored by Big Tree Campervans, got off to a great start on Saturday (October 9) as the first round took place in the Glasgow Climbing Centre. More than 40 climbers and a host of spectators were thrilled by the range of competition routes set by Pete Hill.
For more experienced climbers the unique routes offered plenty of challenges, while for those who are newer to the sport of dry tooling there were routes that offered great progress and inspiration.
The six-hour contest was supported by DJs, music and the great staff at GCC. Neil Silver, the STS organiser, said: "There was a great turn out from locals and those who had driven a great distance to compete. Everyone had a brilliant time in a great competitive atmosphere. This really sets the bar high for other comps in the series."
Big Tree Campervans is delighted to be the headline sponsor for the prestigious Scottish Tooling Series, which takes place through this month and next. We are offering a number of great prizes including great campervan holidays for the final winners in each adult category.
Dry tooling is a sport that has come in from the outdoors. On rock faces in winter climbers are required to use axes and crampons to negotiate ice. On occasions they will also need to traverse areas of rock that have little ice. The art of dry tooling is learning how to move on rock with your axes. Like may outdoor disciplines the sport has moved indoors as well and the Scottish Tooling Series is where climbers can compete in relative safety and on routes that have been designed to challenge.
The results of the first round can be found on the STS website
We're looking forward to the next round at Glemore Lodge on October 23.
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