The “FEDME Urban Climbing Cup” arrives this weekend in Potes

2024-10-25 12:08:00

This weekend the city of PotsIn Cantabriawill transform into an interesting setting for climbing lovers, hosting the “FEDME Urban Climbing Cup”. The event, which will take place in various streets and facades of the town, is part of the tenth edition of the Lebanese Mountain Daysorganized by Torre Cerredo Cultural and Sports Association.

The streets and facades of the municipality of Liebana regionfamous for its rich historical heritage, it will be filled with climbers and mountain lovers in an enriching cultural and sporting environment. The competition, organized by B3Sporttainment and the Spanish Mountain Sports and Climbing Federation (FEDME), has an innovative format that attracts the attention of many people, seeing the interaction of athletes with historical areas and emblematic buildings such as the Church or the Convent. With surprising balance and strength movements in unique curves, this test has already been successful on previous occasions.

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Visiting Potes this weekend is an exceptional opportunity to experience the spirit of the mountains and discover its precious principles. Because this championship is part of the “X Days of the Mountain of Lebanon”which will feature a wide variety of activities, including workshops, exhibitions Yes hiking trails. Likewise, there will be presentations of emblematic figures such as Alex Txiconrenowned Himalayan; Eduardo Strachone of the brave survivors of the Andes air tragedy in 1972; AND Dean Fidelmannfamous mountaineer and photographer Yosemite Valley. Their moving experiences and stories will offer a new perspective on the mountain and its challenges.

The streets of the Cantabrian town of Potes will be filled with climbers

The championship will start on Saturday 26th of October with the qualifying of the absolute category, which will take place from 10:00 to 14:00 hours, and which will include 6 blocks for men and 6 for women. TO 6pm hours on the same day, the little ones will have their opportunity in the children’s category, where they will compete in 4 blocks, aimed at children between 9 and 12 years old. Sunday 27From from 11:00 to 13:00 hours, will be contested the finals of the absolute category, and the awards ceremony will take place at 2.00 pm.

It will undoubtedly be an unforgettable spectacle that combines the emotion of climbing with the charm and history of climbing Villa of Potesa meeting point that will shine with the relaxed atmosphere that characterizes this sport.

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