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Beaver and Arnould took the opportunity to meet up with Enzo and the French climbing crew at Smith Rock in Oregon last week. Just one week earlier and after only 2 days of trying, Enzo sent ‘Just do it’, the 5.14C route (and hardest) up the Monkey Face at Smith.
“Beautiful technique and light on his feet, Enzo so effortlessly ascends even the toughest routes. Our (prAna) size smalls are swimming on him, but he’s got a natural style and charisma that makes it all work” ~Beaver
PrAna climber Gerome Pouvreau also climbed some hard routes on the trip with his favorite being ‘Spank the Monkey’ 5.13D for the poetic moves and incredible aesthetic. Charlotte Durif made a beautiful and thrilling first female ascent of this arête also… just before heading back to France. The entire French group had a blast at Smith and look forward to exploring other U.S. climbing areas next spring.
15 year old prAna climber, Enzo Oddo is on his first visit to U.S. soil from France. He went directly to Smith Rock near Bend, Oregon to get on J. B. Tribout’s legendary climb ‘Just do it’. Even in 86 degree temps, Enzo sent the route on Friday after just 2 days ! No wonder Chris Sharma calls him the next Chris Sharma. Welcome to the U.S. Enzo and we’ll see you up at Smith soon!
Cross Posted from ConservationNEXT – NEXTer Blog by John Sterling
A pack of 10 wolves was caught on film traveling in Northeastern Oregon. Once extinct in the region, wolves were re-introduced to Central Idaho and Yellowstone National Park in 1994. A few stragglers have ventured into Oregon since then, but this is the first time a full pack has been confirmed. It’s exciting to see wolves back in the Beaver State!
“Mainstream’s best athletes have always been strong, fast, and coordinated, but they are mostly specialized. In today’s sports world, that is not enough. The best of the best must also be versatile, daring, and adapt to all environments and arenas. The Ultimate Athlete must also excel at riding, swimming, skiing, surfing, climbing, skating, and much more. The Search For the Ultimate Athlete (SFUA) features the best all-around athletes competing in 20 sports & disciplines. Male & female competitors going head to head in the same arena. No age category, no division, no invitation… ONLY ONE WILL REMAIN…”
This is not your average sports competition. And it will certainly bring above average athletes from around the country to compete. The beginning of summer 2010 marks the commencement of the Search for the Ultimate Athlete in what will be known as “The Ultimate Sports Competition.” And where better than the Pacific Northwest to test athletes’ skills in all areas possible? The championship event will include 24 individuals participating in 20 events, some of which will be surfing, biking, skiing, kayaking and climbing. The competition will take place over 6 days in Oregon, in places such as the Gorge, Mt. Hood, the coast and Portland, and will end with the naming of one person as the Ultimate Athlete. Think you might have what it takes? Check out the website here.
