First hold for climbing with friends at the climbing gym and cultural events
Discover a new way to climb in indoor climbing
During January 22 and 23, 2026, Sharma Climbing Gavà will host a unique event that will mark a turning point in indoor climbing. We present TARRAGÓ TAP, the first certified hold designed for climbing with trad protection (friends) in a climbing gym, created by Tarragó, a pioneering company in the construction of climbing gyms and holds.
This is a safe and innovative system that makes it possible to simulate traditional climbing indoors. Two days designed to share knowledge, experience this innovation firsthand, and connect with some of the most influential figures in the world of climbing.
ACTIVITIES
Official demonstration on equipped routes
Chris Sharma and Alexander Huber will lead climb using TARRAGÓ TAP, the new hold system for trad protection. Controlled falls will be carried out to demonstrate the system’s functionality, safety, and educational potential. This demonstration will be open to Sharma Climbing members, as well as non-members with a day pass.
Thursday 22 · 16:00 – 17:30 h
Thursday 22 · 19:00 – 20:30 h
Joint presentation: innovation and protection in climbing
Joint talk by Chris Sharma and Alexander Huber in the Boulder Kilter area. A conversation about the evolution of climbing, technical innovation, and the role of protection in training and in the future of the sport, as well as how innovations such as the new TARRAGÓ TAP can influence the way we climb.
Appetizers and social gathering
A relaxed gathering at the Sharma Climbing Gavà bar with speakers and guests. A networking space featuring open presentations by Xavi Mountain, Armand Ballart, and Antonio García Picazo, and the presence of brands and professionals from the sector.
Thursday 22 · 20:30 – 22:00 h
Friday 23 · 18:00 – 21:00 h
Big wall conference and workshop – Genís Hernández
Session divided into two blocks: screening of the documentary Selecció Natural with subsequent discussion and practical workshop on big wall and artificial climbing, with portaledge installation and real technical demonstrations on the climbing wall.
Closing party
The event concluded with a live concert by the Catalan punk rock band Estallido. A festive finale to share with guests, attendees, and the climbing community.
Friday 23 · 21:00 – 22:30 h
Ponentes y figuras invitadas
Chris Sharma
A key figure in the world of climbing and one of the most influential climbers in history. A pioneer of the 9b grade, he has marked a turning point in modern sport climbing. He is also the founder of Sharma Climbing, a project through which he promotes innovation, community, and the development of indoor climbing internationally.
Antonio García Picazo
A historical figure in Spanish climbing and a founding member of the Piratas de Montserrat (Pirates of Montserrat), he has opened legendary routes and authored numerous guidebooks, offering a unique perspective on the evolution of climbing equipment and history.
Alexander Huber
An internationally renowned mountaineer and climber, known for his remarkable achievements on the wall and his speed climbing. A pioneer in climbing, he has made historic ascents in Yosemite, the Alps, and other mountain ranges around the world. His career combines performance, exploration, and a commitment to the technical evolution of modern mountaineering.
Xavi Mountain
Illustrator and climber, creator of the well-known comic strip Paranoias Vertikales. Through humor and satire, he portrays the reality and contradictions of the climbing world from a close and critical perspective.
Genís Hernández
A big wall specialist and advocate of the non-expansion philosophy, he is known for his high-commitment first ascents and the documentary Selecció Natural. He embodies a profound and demanding vision of technical and ethical climbing. His career is characterized by a pursuit of consistency, respect for the rock, and a holistic approach to mountaineering.
Armand Ballart
Climber, writer, and illustrator with extensive experience in route development. Author of reference books, he combines the practice of climbing with the cultural and artistic dissemination of the vertical world.
