SALEWA ROCK AWARD 2009 NOMINATIONS (in alphabetical order)
To the climber who distinguished him/herself most on bolted sports routes and/or bouldering. Both the performance and how he/she managed to influence the style and ethics of sports climbing will be taken into account.
Period: from July 2008 to June 2009
Dani Andrada (1975, Spain)
Nominated at the first Arco Rock Legends, the Spanish climber has never stopped what he does best: forge new routes in all of Spain, of all grades, climbing almost 300 days a year while creating a huge heritage of routes.
Markus Bock (1979, Germany)
The “guardian” of the Frankenjura, for years Markus has been the reference point for the hardest difficulties and development in this area. Recent trips to France and Spain have brought his undisputed abilities into the international limelight.
Adam Ondra (1993, Czech Republic)
The symbol of a new generation, of a new climbing which knows no limits. He dabbles with bouldering, the crag, multi-pitches and competitions and allows his imagination to unfold. Just 16 years of age (and winner of the 2008 Rock Award), Ondra is creating new standards with the simplicity of someone playing a beautiful game.
Chris Sharma (1981, USA)
The King, no one like Sharma has inspired the latest generations of climbers. His kingdom reigns from boulders to competitions, from routes at the crags to Deep Water Solo. For this reason he has received two nominations in past editions. Not content though, Sharma upped the ante in 2008 with a series of super ascents which include, first and foremost, his Jumbo Love.
Maja Vidmar (1985, Slovenia)
Athlete capable of excelling on all terrains, when she is not in competitions she makes the crags tremble. Recently she succeded in on-sighting 8b and redpointing 8c+.
LA SPORTIVA COMPETITION AWARD 2009 NOMINATIONS (in alphabetical order)
To the climber who distinguished him/herself in competition climbing (Lead, Boulder or Speed) during the season prior to the Award.
Period: competition season 2008
Johanna Ernst (1992, Austria)
In her debut year, the 16 year old won practically everything there was to win.
Kilian Fischhuber (1983, Austria)
The undisputed king of bouldering: in 2008 he won his third World Cup. Nominated for last year's edition of the La Sportiva Competition Award.
Anna Stöhr (1988, Austria)
4 victories and one 3 place in the World Cup made 2008 the perfect year for Anna Stöhr. Without a doubt one of the most positive athletes in the circuit.
