Sam Elias At the Ouray Ice Festival

Black Diamond athlete Sam Elias finished second to fellow BD athlete Josh Wharton at the 15th annual Ouray Ice Festival this past January 2010. Both climbers finished the route (the only two competitors to do so), but Wharton won based upon time. As you can see in the video (produced by Mike Call of Momentum Video Magazine), Elias didn't leave much time to spare!