Sights, sounds, sends.
Get ready for a celebration of climbing and culture with DJ sets, exclusive merch, bouldering walls, panel discussions and an adrenaline-pumping competition. Whether you’re happiest on the wall or the ground, don’t miss the climbing event of the summer.
Ready, set, climb.
Test your limits as you go toe-to-toe with fellow climbers, tackling identical routes on a towering 45-foot wall with only deep water to break your fall. Climbers can register under the Open or Paraclimbing categories. Whether you’re a returning athlete or sending it for your first time, don’t miss your chance to leave it all on the wall.
Event Schedule*
Friday, September 5
11:00 AM Qualifying Round 1 - Women
12:15 PM Qualifying Round 2 - Women
1:45 PM Qualifying Round 3 - Men
3:00 PM Qualifying Round 4 - Men
4:30 PM Women’s Seeding
5:15 PM Men’s Seeding
Saturday, September 6
8:00 AM Doors Open
8:30 AM Women’s Paraclimbing Qualifying Round
9:05 AM Men’s Paraclimbing Qualifying Round
10:15 AM Panel Discussion: Born on Rock: The Evolution of Climbing in the Bay moderated by Alex Honnold
11:00 AM Women’s Paraclimbing Semi Finals + Finals
11:15 AM Men’s Paraclimbing Semi Finals + Finals
11:30 AM House Roast: Red Bay Coffee X Dirtybird Records
12:30 PM Women’s Quarterfinals
1:40 PM Men’s Quarterfinals
2:50 PM Panel Discussion: Dare to Disrupt: Redefining the Outdoors in SF moderated by Langstyn Avery
3:35 PM Women's Semifinals + Finals
4:25 PM Men's Semifinals + Finals
5:15 PM Awards Ceremony
6:00 PM Live DJ Set: Aluna
7:00 PM Headline DJ Set: It's Murph
*Subject to change.
The North Face Guest Athletes
Alex Honnold
Angie Scarth-Johnson
Nathaniel Coleman
Brooke Raboutou
Shawn Raboutou
Ben Mayforth
Nina Williams
Allison Vest
Conrad Anker
Our Partners
Attendee FAQs
The event is free—no tickets needed. Just show up and enjoy!
We suggest the following items:
Sunscreen
Hat
Rain jacket
Water bottle
Snacks
XPLR Pass is The North Face’s membership program that includes access to exclusive products, events, discounts and more. It’s free to sign up. Join HERE.
The competition wall is for registered competitors only. There will be opportunities for the general public to climb onsite throughout the duration of the festival.
Amateur climbers are allowed to enter the competition. Please review the FAQ Athletes section for more details. Competition athletes should have a climbing ability level of 5.12+.
Food and drink concessions will be available onsite.
Yes
Bring a jacket! This festival will be on, rain or shine.
Athlete FAQs
Specific details about the format of the competition will be provided and outlined on our Athlete registration page. We recommend visiting it for the most updated information.
You should bring the following:
As many climbing shoes and chalk bags as you want/require
Chalk for refills
Change of clothes, as many as you need
Food and water
ID for check-in
There are two judges per climber as well as a head judge (five total).
Bathrooms, showers to rinse and lockers are all located on-site.
There’s a place to change and dry off once you exit the water. If moving on to the next round, it’s recommended to bring a different pair of dry shoes and chalk to change into. While dropping into the water is inherently risky, there is a water safety team and medic on standby for any potential issues.
The climbs will range from 5.12+ to 5.13+/5.14- depending on round and division.
There are a few ways:
You can jump into the water below.
Competitors can down climb to a lower point, hang and drop.
Stairs on the backside of the wall are available.
An auto-belay may be available.
Yes, there is a prize purse for each category. Specific prize amounts will be provided soon.