HP ROCKS

results..

2011-03-14T07:35:00.000-07:00

WOMENS REC

4TH MARY MCWHIRTER 814

3RD REBECCA HOPPER 1271

2ND ELIZABETH GEAN 1316

1ST SHANNON LOCKE 2029

MENS REC

7TH MARK WHIDDON 1701

6TH JASON HOPPER 2449

5TH COLE PAYNE 2872

4TH JUSTIN POHLY 3553

3RD JAMES TRIGG 4009

2ND COLE WHITTAKER 6050

1ST BRANDON SCHIRM 6491

WOMENS INT

2ND SARAH JOHNSON 4236

1ST KATIE WHITCOMB 12861

MENS INT

3RD MICHAEL MORRIS 50

2ND SCOTTY FELTMAN 4635

1ST BEN LOWE 5391

WOM ADV

3RD NATELIE HAWLEY 2142

2ND MARY ANTER-

BOCCHICCHIO 4179

1ST RACHEL EDWARDS 7964

MENS ADV

2ND JOE ORTEGA 4324

1ST STACY LAGER 6555

MENS OPEN

5TH ROCCO BOCCHICCHO 8957

4TH TYLER WILLCUTT 9121

3RD BROOKS WALKER 9753

2ND JUSTIN JONES 10857

1ST JOSH REYES 13156

KIDS 1ST IAN KEAJNA 2835

CRUST

3RD JOE MEGELL 888

2ND HEMPHILL 5828

1ST TOM KRAJNA 9324

thanks for coming out and supporting the event. look for a different look next year. stay tuned..

back on..

2011-03-07T17:05:00.000-08:00

bouldering comp is back on for this Saturday, March 12. we have tons of cash and prizes to give away to winners in the comp as well as raffle. most of our vendors will be back so make sure to stop by the various tents to check out the demos and product available. the scc has a stacks of gear to give away in their raffle so be sure to stop by, purchase a ticket, and support the many great things they do for us. saturday's weather looks perfect for a day at hp.

saturday's comp fee DOES NOT include camping so if you plan to camp friday or saturday night be sure to bring money for the normal hp fee. spectators can come watch for the normal $5 day use fee so make sure to bring the crew.

(note: if you are pre-registered friday and saturday night camping are included. if you stuck it out with us as a registered competitor or spectator this weekend, you will not need to pay for camping friday or saturday night. be sure to bring your armband or it will be up to you to convince mike you were there....)

GOOD PEOPLE IPA and Gina's chili will be available at intermission for $10 so bring extra cash to support the Alabama Bouldering Fund.

Registration starts at 9AM central and bouldering begins 10ish at the firstaverocks tent. if you have any questions contact here.

2011-03-06T06:59:00.000-08:00

After yesterday's deluge, hp40 is a swamp... we have decided to postpone the bouldering competition one more weekend until Saturday, march 12.

More details later.

friday night and saturday plans

2011-03-04T04:32:00.000-08:00

regardless of the weather...

registration will begin at 5pm today at the first ave rocks tent. be sure to make your way to the tent to pick up your competitor packet including shirt, as well as raffle and beer ticket for the evening.

TONIGHT the Daniel Woods Slideshow will kick things off in the pavilion at 7pm. the dyno comp will follow afterward. the competition is free with prizes for the most "ups" for top 3 in mens and womens category. after the comp DJ Golden Boodah will close it out til ?

stop by the first ave rocks tent to pick up a beverage, visit the vendors onsite, and settle in the pavilion for the evening. should be a lot of fun.

we will raffle off a few things (pad, shoes, etc) tonight between the two activities so make sure you are there.

the bouldering competition has been postponed til sunday. the conditions look sick as these sort of set ups create the stickiest days in the pens. registration will begin at 10AM and we will start as soon as the rock is dry (probably 11). comp will end at 5pm with awards ceremony at six.

regardless of weather...

saturday's live music will start in the covered pavilion at 11am with the acoustic sounds of michael posey followed by Strung Like a Horse and continue til 8. the scc raffle as well as competitor raffle will happen between Earthbound and Shaglo with tons of gear to give away. the party will continue afterward with dj spinning by J Pheonix to keep it moving til everyone is done.

Good People high gravity Brew (including new cans) as well as Gina's chili will be available at the first ave rocks tent for $10

corrections to previous posts.. DanielWoods is not doing the trad clinic (although i am sure he has sick skills) and Pat Goodman had to cancel due to car trouble. we will run the trad clinics through certified instructors at the first ave rocks booth.

update

2011-03-02T13:21:00.000-08:00

weather is looking a little suspect for the weekend, but (regardless) the show will go on...

Rain sucks so we are re-aranging things a bit and moving the comp to Sunday. D. Woods slide show and the Dyno Comp will still be will still be friday night. Remember cash prizes for top three men & women.

After the comp DJ Golden Buddha will MC the *COSTUME* dance party. Bring a costume!

20$ Friday-night-only tickets at the gate!

UPDATE

2011-03-01T09:06:00.000-08:00

---spaces are still available for the trad clinics with tnf uber athlete daniel woods and evolv/metolius trad god pat goodman. contact to reserve your spot with one of these bad men.

---bouldering tour clinics are free to all participants. you will need to sign up either friday or saturday morning. space is limited.

---after checking in (pre-registered) or paying fee at gate, come to the First Avenue Rocks tent for your t-shirt, raffle ticket, friday night beverage ticket, and packet. Vendors will be on site.

Friday Night

TNF athlete Daniel Woods slideshow 7PM

Soill/Voodoo Dyno Comp to follow. cost (free) but you better bring your ups. men and womens category. cash and prizes for top 3 each division.

beverages will be available at the First Avenue Rocks tent. Competitors get a Friday Night ONE beverage ticket. Additional $2. Food available in the HP cafe.

Saturday

Registration starts at 9AM CENTRAL and comp will begin at 10AM sharp.

Live Music will start at 11am and play til 10PM in the pavillion. (due to weather concerns SHAGLO will rock it out after the awards announcement instead of the disco tech).

bring $10 for chili and high gravity GOOD PEOPLE brew in support of the Alabama Bouldering Fund on Saturday.

other notes..

check with HP40's site for day rates during the event as well as waivers for underage participants.

2011-02-23T14:04:00.001-08:00

CLINICS.....

Saturday

Bouldering with TNF pro Daniel Woods
Tour the HP blocs with one of the strongest boulderers in the world.
Clinic times TBA
Cost $10
Register-- 205.320.2277 (space is limited so register asap)

Trad Climbing basics with Evolv athlete Pat Goodman
Introduction to traditional climbing (anchoring, basic gear placement, cleaning, etc)
Location:TBA
Cost $10
Register---205.320.2277

Bouldering Tours with Asana, Evolv, and La Sportiva Athletes
Got a project at HP? Get the top tip from those who know it best.
Location HP40
Athletes TBA
Cost-Free
Register---here or call 205.320.2277

Sunday

Bouldering Tours with First Ave Rocks, Asana, and Evolv athletes
Location HP40
Athletes TBA
Cost Free
Register--- here or call 205.320.2277

Friday Night Line Up

2011-02-10T04:13:00.000-08:00

HPROCKS 2011 will kick off Friday eve march 4th at dusk. Spectators, Pre-registered and registering competitors are encouraged to come in the park, get competitor packet, and hang out for the evenings activities. Your fee includes day use and camping SATURDAY and SUNDAY. if you come earlier than 5pm on Friday you will need to pay the park's day use fee. price for friday night only spectator is $20.

Friday Night Line Up

TNF athlete Daniel Woods Slideshow

7PM---showcasing the world's strongest boulderer exploits all over the world. More details to follow...

VOODOO CLIMBING HOLDS Dyno Competition-

8PM-- dyno comp in the pavillion with LIVE DJ and lots of energy.

Updates on musical lineup and bouldering/climbing clinics to follow. stay tuned....

the specs..

2010-01-20T13:28:00.000-08:00

Where: Horse Pens 40

When: March 5-6

What: HP ROCKS! Music and Bouldering Festival presented by First Avenue Rocks and The North Face and Alabama Outdoors

Cost: $50 competitor fee $50 ($40 preregister*), $30 non competitor ($25 preregister*)

*preregistration available in person at first avenue rocks and HP40 (cash or check only) or by phone at first avenue rocks (205.320.2277) PREREGISTRATION CLOSES ON FEBRUARY 25.

**email or call for individual evening entertainment rates (205.320.2277)

What you get?

· Camping Friday and Saturday Night and climbing Friday-Sunday.

· T-Shirt (competitor only-available for $20 after the event)

· Goodie Bag from our Vendors (competitor only)

-raffle ticket tons of schwag.

-Friday Night slideshow by TNF athlete Daniel Woods followed by Voodoo Climbing Holds Dyno Competition in the pavillion.

· Live Music Saturday

Strung Like a Horse

Shaglo

Earthbound

-post awards....live DJ and after party inside enclosed pavillion. Music to include folk, bluegrass, southern fried rock, punk, electronic, and other. Lineup being built so check in for updates.

· Free Shoe Demos from your favorites such as Evolv, Five Ten, and La Sportiva

· Vendors on site with new product information and even more schwag

-discounted climbing clinics from top athletes from TNF, Evolv, and Asana.

-discounted fees for bouldering tours led by Evolv and Asana athletes.

WHY? Raise money for Alabama Bouldering Fund, SCC, and the Steele Fire Department.

Bouldering Competition on Saturday with registration starting at 8AM at the gate (no preregistration) and competition starting at 10AM and ending at 4PM.

Over $8000 in cash and prizes to be given away to top 3 in each category**.

Categories

PRO *(V9-V12)- Mens and Womens category. HP is too easy for you, but maybe you can get in a few decent problems between yawns. … For sponsored athlete with at least one vendor sponsor. Cash prize for 1^st place.

Open *(V8-V12)- Mens and Womens category. For the unknown strong man or local with HP on lockdown.

Advanced* (V6-V9)- Mens and Womens category. Just started to feel strong? Test your metal against the other 9-5ers to see whose weekends have paid off.

Intermediate* (V3-V6) Mens and Womens category. Always the place with the most competition. The level that is project mode for the majority of climbers. Prizes for top 5 in this one**.

Recreational* (V0-V2) Mens and Womens category. New to the sport or just like having a ton of fun, this is the level that results in the bloodiest tips with this group always giving it up.

Master of Stone (V0-V12) CO-ED category category. 100 problem minimum. Last year’s winner was around 110. I think 125 is appropriate…

Has Been (V0-V12)- CO-ED category. For those age 40 to 50 who still puts it down on the

Crust (V0-V12)- CO-ED category. For those age 50+ whose fingers still prefer the curl around the stone or a cool beverage rather than a cane.

*NOTE: MENS AND WOMENS will be CO-ED if there isn’t at least 5 in the category

Format:

Endurance format. No limit on amount of problems as long as they fall in your grade range (example open can only count problems V8-V12).

Food:

Bring $10 for chili and high gravity beverage. All profit to SCC and Alabama Bouldering Fund.