Over the past week, several significant events have unfolded in the world of extreme sports:
World Climbing Series Salt Lake City 2026
From October 16 to 18, Salt Lake City hosted the final Boulder event of the 2026 World Climbing Series at Smith’s Ballpark. This unique venue transformed the baseball field into a climbing arena, offering a distinctive backdrop for the competition. In the men’s final, Israel’s Yonatan Katz clinched the gold medal on his second senior start, delivering an impressive performance that secured his victory. (worldclimbing.com)
ALAS Puerto Rico Surf Event
The ALAS Global Tour’s Puerto Rico stop concluded on October 12 in Arecibo. Surfers competed in small but consistent waves, with Tomaso Layson, Lanea Mons, Zoey Kaina, Facundo Castañeda, Emma Díaz, Max Torres, and Jolari Carrera emerging as category champions. (puertorico.com)
Tragic Speed Riding Incident in Chamonix
On October 9, a 23-year-old local speed rider tragically lost his life on the north face of Chamonix’s Aiguille du Midi. The rider, identified as Louis Blyth, was known for his skills in combining paragliding and skiing. A public moment of reflection was planned for October 15 at Lac des Chavants in Les Houches to honor his memory. (snowbrains.com)
Red Bull Rampage 2026 Women’s Competition
The Red Bull Rampage 2026 Women’s competition took place on October 8, with Robin Goomes securing the top spot with a score of 93.50. Hannah Bergemann followed closely with 92.75, and Kirsten Van Horne rounded out the top three with 86.50. Goomes also received the People’s Choice Award and the Utah Sports Commission Best Trick Award for her flat spin. (en.wikipedia.org)
Highlights:
- Weekender: What’s happening Oct. 15-18, Published on Thursday, October 15
