What do I need to do to compete?

All competitors must be at least 13 years old and hold a valid belay certification at The Knot Climbing Gym.

If you are not already checked off to belay at The Knot, we recommend attaining your belay certification prior to the event. If you choose to complete your belay check-off during the competition, it will be included in your time for the comp. All belay check-offs are pass/fail and The Knot staff are not able to teach you any of the skills required for belay certification outside of a scheduled belay class.

We are unable to process refunds for any donations contributed to the Climb For Cancer Foundation fundraiser. If you fail your belay check-off, you will forfeit your registration for the competition.

If you have any questions about signing up, feel free to reach out to tully@climbtheknot.com

Will I be allowed to climb in the gym if I'm not competing in the competition?

Yes! Top-rope sections will all be closed for the duration of the competition, but bouldering will remain open. Members can climb for free during normal business hours. After 10pm, we will require a minimum $15 donation to The Climb For Cancer Foundation Fundraiser to boulder. This $15 donation can be made at any point during the day and includes access to the snack bar, one ticket to participate in the mini-games, and a free drink at the after party. This amount can also be donated to a specific team's fundraiser to push them closer to the 1st place fundraising prize. Just let us know which team you want to contribute to!

Day passes ($15) will be available for purchase by non-members on Saturday until 10pm. After that, all guests will need to be accompanied by a member to climb in the facility.

Will the top-rope walls be closed leading up to the competition?

Just like with our bouldering competitions, all top-rope walls will be reset starting on Monday, 7/15. They will be closed until the conclusion of the competition. Bouldering walls & the workout area will remain open as usual.

Can I come in to spectate during the competition?

Absolutely! Spectators are encouraged to come cheer on the competitors. We just ask that you remain off of the climbing mats.

We'll have vendors and games throughout the competition that spectators are encouraged to participate in. Keep an eye on the schedule above and on our social media for updates.

What are the prizes?

The team that fundraises the most amount of money will win two annual passes to the U.S. National Parks.

We will also award prizes from our sponsors to the top three fundraising teams, the three fastest teams to complete all 100 routes, and the team that completes the most ascents in 24 hours, and all winners of the mini-games.

How hard are the rope routes going to be?

We will have 34 new routes set for the competition ranging from 5.6 to 5.11. All competitors will have to climb on each anchor at least once and there will be two routes on each ranging in difficulty. We would recommend being comfortable on climbing up to 5.9 if you'd like to compete, but all skill levels are welcome!

Do I get anything for signing up? 

All competitors will receive a goody bag with things from our sponsors, stickers, raffle tickets, and if you register and submit your $100 donation before 7/5 you’ll receive a limited edition t-shirt.

When will I know if I’ve won something?

We will announce all the winners around 2pm on Sunday, July 21st. If you are unavailable to attend we will notify you via text or email and you can pick up your prizes at the front desk of the gym at your earliest convenience.

What’s the afterparty? Can I attend if I didn’t compete?

We'll be hosting a mini-market on Sunday from 11am-3pm. Everyone is welcome, even if you didn’t compete. We’ll have local vendors, music, games, and all the new top-ropes will reopen at 12pm. All members and their guests will be welcome to try out the comp routes!