Double Trouble, the UK's only doubles bouldering competition, returned last Saturday for it's third year running. This unique competition requires competitors to team up with a partner and use teamwork to help each other up the wall. Whether it's standing on your teammate's shoulders or swinging from their feet, you've never seen anything quite like this...
The route setting this year was more off-the-wall (literally) than ever. Features this year included rope swings, a trapeze, hanging hoops and even a short-lived slackline.
Continuing Double Trouble's tradition of outlandish costumes, this year we had Scooby-Doo and the gang show up for a visit. These were far from the only costumes on show - even the Teletubbies made an appearance (Tinky-Winky and Po made it to finals).
This year's finals turned both the intensity and the silliness up to 11. The top 5 teams from each category faced off in a world cup-style final, but with the same doubles twist from the qualifiers. These finals were packed with drama, excitement and a heart-breaking false finish.
After the heart-pumping finals that had everyone on the edge of their seats, the following contestants took home the gold:
Male Duo Champions
Kit Watson-Evans & Felix Watson-Evans
Female Duo Champions
Izzy Bridgens & Bella Ryder
Mixed Duo Champions
Jessica Claxton-Daniels & Sam Lewis
U16 Duo Champions
Emily Chan & Zac Hong
This was BlocHaus' biggest event to date and it wouldn't have been possible without everyone who made it happen. Massive shout-out to all the route setters who put together such an insane set of blocs, as well as the Blochaus staff, all of our sponsors and partners, Dough So Good for bringing the 🍕, Steve on the 📸, and most importantly to everyone who took part! Next year's is not one to miss...
Sponsors / Partners:
Kong, Crag Swag, Beyond Hope, Moon, Tenzing, YY Vertical, Shoe Chalk, Crux Gel, Crimp Oil, Movement & Wellbeing Clinic, Core Climbing, Dough So Good
Photographer:
Steve Thorley
Full Finals Results:
Full Qualifiers Results:
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