We wanted to give a big shoutout to two of our youth climbers, Elizabeth Monti and Willow Wragg, for their outstanding competition seasons!

This was Elizabeth’s final season competing for Team Top Out before heading off to college in the fall. Throughout her youth climbing career, she has represented Team Top Out at Youth Nationals multiple times. Earlier this year, she competed at the National Bouldering Championships in Orlando, Florida, and performed well enough to earn an invitation to the USA Climbing Bouldering National Team Trials. In doing so, Elizabeth became the first Top Out competitor to qualify for, compete in, and perform well at such a prestigious event. More importantly, Elizabeth has grown into a well-rounded young adult who excels not only on the climbing wall, but in the classroom as well. We’re incredibly proud of all she has accomplished. Best of luck in college, Elizabeth!

Willow Wragg traveled to Salt Lake City in late June to compete at Youth Nationals in Sport Climbing. Facing the best youth climbers in her division, Willow advanced through the qualifying round and earned a spot in the final day of competition, ultimately finishing 16th in the nation. Willow has made tremendous progress over the past year, and her hard work and dedication have been amazing to watch. Congratulations, Willow!