ROCK CLIMBING NEWS ITEM

Capital Climbing Festival on Mar. 10-11

TUESDAY, 28 FEBRUARY 2006

Mark your calendars for the Capital Climbing Festival that will be held on March 10 and 11. The event is hosted by London's three major walls, The Castle Climbing Centre, The Westway and Mile End Climbing Wall.

The highlight of the event is the prAna Triple Challenge where premier climbers will compete for big cash prizes.The challenge is composed of three rounds with each round focusing on a different climbing skill. There are categories available for both amateurs and professionals. Aside from the competition, there will be activities available for everyone regardless of climbing level or age.

On March 11, the venue for the event is The Westway and Mile End. The activities included on this day is a prAna sponsored yoga and massage, taster sessions, Have-a-go slackline, Haki sac competition, Poi and juggling workshops, gear demos and slideshows.

While On March 12, venue for the event is The Castle. The day will be spent with yoga and massage therapies, abseiling, Taster essions, demos, dry tooling and a barbecue.

For more details, visit www.capitalclimbingfestival.co.uk or prana-metolius.co.uk.