- Smith’s Ballpark hosted an international bouldering competition in Salt Lake.
- The event featured 160 athletes from 35 countries, attracting over 8,000 spectators.
- USA Climbing’s Marc Norman highlighted the unique venue’s blend of climbing and baseball history.
SALT LAKE CITY — Smith’s Ballpark is known for baseball, but this weekend, climbing walls took center stage as Salt Lake City hosted an international bouldering competition at the former home of the Salt Lake Bees.
USA Climbing brought approximately 160 athletes from 35 countries to the stadium for the sixth and final stop of the 2026 World Climbing Series, held Oct. 16–18.
The three-day event featured a unique combination of competitive climbing and baseball-inspired details, including jerseys designed around America’s pastime…