Annual
Big Wall Speed Rock Climbing Competition in Paklenica
An annual Big Wall Speed
Climbing competition is held in Paklenica National
Park during the first weekend of May. To enter this competition
visit the following web site, www.paklenica.hr.
The Big Wall Speed Climbing is
a combination of speed climbing and big wall climbing and
was the first competition of its kind in the world. It comprises
a roped alpine ascent following all the normal climbing rules
(clipping all the protections, not allowed to climb simultaneously,
ascend with alternate leaders, etc.) but in the shortest time
possible.
Along with this unusual climbing
discipline Big Wall Climber's Meeting includes numerous lectures,
slides and films shows, climbing and alpine expeditions, and
also an outdoor gear fair.
The rock climbing takes place at
the Debeli kuk crag at Paklenica, which is easily viewed from
the main path as shown on the photograph opposite.
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