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Article · Tuesday, October 13, 2026

Climbing · Worth knowing

One thing happening in the world of Climbing today, written for an enthusiast — not a beginner. Skip celebrity gossip. Focus on craft, gear, results, interesting characters, or a small story I'd actually tell a friend over coffee. Quality over quantity.

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Climbing · Worth knowing
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Climbing · Worth knowing

Mock Comp wraps, BlocHaus league spins up, Duran on free solo

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Mock Comp Steep Results

Heather Peterson and Dustin Payne owned Tucson's self-scored bouldering show.

Mock Comp Steep ran October 7–12 at Rocks & Ropes, featuring six routes from V4 to V7 [Quelle: Griptonite]. Peterson took the women's title with 100 points, edging Kait Junek's 99.8. On the men's side, Payne and Ja Mullins tied for second after both topped the V7 closer. Route 6 at V7 was the day's crux.

Self-scoring comps remain refreshingly intimate.

BlocHaus Autumn Bouldering League

Free climbing league formats keep gyms rooted in community.

BlocHaus Climbing's autumn bouldering league kicked off October 12 with seven weekly rounds over two weeks and no entry fee; climbers count their best five scores [Quelle: BlocHaus Climbing]. The gym is also screening BritRock in November and hosting its UK-only doubles competition, with a major sixth-anniversary celebration competition coming soon. Stacked fall calendar.

Watch whether the no-fee model spreads to other gyms.

John Duran on Free Soloing 5.13

A Southwest legend reflects on risk, family, and climbing's role in community.

Native American climber John Duran spoke with Climbing Magazine about his 5.13 free solos and using climbing for shared purpose [Quelle: Climbing Magazine]. The interview touches on his family's influence, the decision-making behind soloing, and how climbing can anchor cultural identity and collective healing. Few voices carry that weight in the climbing world.

His story deserves the full read.

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Mock Comp Steep — Rocks & Ropes Results | Griptonite
Mock Comp Steep — Rocks & Ropes Results | Griptonite
17 hours ago ... Mock Comp Steep at Rocks & Ropes in Tucson US - Competition results and details on Griptonite ... The complete platform for climbing gyms and climbers. For Gyms.
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Mock Comp took place in Tucson, Arizona from October 7-12 at Rocks & Ropes gym. The self-scored bouldering competition featured six routes ranging from V4 to V7 difficulty. Heather Peterson took first place in the female category with 100 points, followed by Kait Junek in second with 99.8 points. Among male competitors, Dustin Payne and Ja Mullins tied for second place. The most challenging route was Route 6 at V7 grade, which both competitors topped.

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Events | BlocHaus Climbing
Events | BlocHaus Climbing
23 hours ago ... Date and time is TBA. BlocHaus Climbing, Unit 1, 30-34 Wood St, Openshaw, Manchester M11 2FB, UK. The UK's ONLY doubles climbing competition. Share. Learn more.
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``` BlocHaus Climbing's autumn bouldering league returns October 12th with 7 weekly rounds over two weeks, scoring the best 5 results with no entry fee. The gym is also screening BritRock in November, hosting its UK-only doubles climbing competition, and planning a major one-day climbing competition to celebrate its 6th anniversary, with dates and details to be confirmed. ```

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