Clip it or Whip It

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NEXT COMP

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OCTOBER 11th

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NEXT COMP - OCTOBER 11th -

Join us for the next installment of our "Clip It or Whip It" member challenge!


It's a friendly members-only lead competition that's more about your head game than how hard you can climb.
The rules of the game are simple:

  • All routes are climbed on lead

  • One try per climb

  • You have 4 hours to climb all the routes in your category

Scoring

  • 2 points for clipping the anchor without any falls or takes

  • Updated! If you fall on a route, you still get points! Simply count how many quickdraws were clipped prior to the fall and you get .2 points per each. For example, falling after 3rd = .6 pts and falling after 6 = 1.2 pts.

  • -1 point for calling for a take

This challenge is designed to encourage you to try that move and overcome the fear of falling. You'll be surprised how much harder and further you can climb once you just start going for it.


Divisions
As this is an endurance competition, you won't be climbing at your max effort level, but rather climbing within your comfortable lead ability for four hours. No matter your skill level, there's a category for you. Each division will have a variety of routes and grades that are designed to be range between a warmup to a slight challenge for the skill level. Not sure what category is the right one or on the fence between grades? Challenge yourself and sign up for the harder category or ask for a second opinion from ryan@peakexperiences.com
The divisions break down as follows:

  • Recreational (for climbers leading 5.9 comfortably and into the 5.10s)

  • Intermediate (for climbers comfortable on 10s and projecting 11s)

  • Advanced (for climbers comfortable on 11s and projecting 12)

  • Open (for those climbing the hardest routes in the gym)

Each division will have a selection of roughly 20 or so climbs to tackle, so don't forget to strategize your climbing!
There will be prizes for the top scorers and for everyone else, complimentary post-climb (or post-whip) beers from our buds at Väsen Brewing!


If you have any questions, reach out to Ryan Akens at ryan@peakexperiences.com


Pricing is $15 per climber and Clip It or Whip It shirts are available for pre-sale and day of for $20.


This should be obvious, but you must be lead-climb and lead-belay certified at Peak Experiences in order to participate.

FAQ’s

    1. The event will kick off promptly at 3pm, and we recommend arriving at least 15 minutes ahead to get checked in, pick up a scorecard, and warm up. There will be about a 5 minute introduction at 3pm and then you will have 4 hours to complete your climbs. In the event of a tie, there will be a tie-breaker after the 4 hours is up to determine placing.

  • Bring everything you would bring for a regular lead climbing session (shoes, harness, rope, chalk bag, stoke) plus additional snacks and fluids to keep you fueled throughout the event.|

  • You don't need to bring a belayer and are welcome and encouraged to pair up with another climber in the comp. More often than not, competitors trade belays with many different belayers and get to meet new climbing partners. That being said, feel free to bring your own belayer as well!

  • While not strictly required, we do strongly suggest and encourage using an assisted belay device of some kind, remember, four hours of climbing and belaying is a lot of work!

  • Yes, but the competition area will be open only to competitors and those watching, those not taking part are welcome to boulder and climb in the auto-belay area.

From high-flying sends to heart-pounding whips, our Clip It or Whip It competition brought the energy, grit, and stoke! Climbers tested their skills on challenging lead routes, cheered each other on, and pushed limits in every possible way. Relive the action through this photo album, capturing the intensity, camaraderie, and downright impressive feats from a day of friendly (but fierce) competition. We have SO many amazing shots and we’ll keep adding them as the over each comp session. Click the button below to see more shots and save some of your favorites!

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Group of people standing and sitting near a climbing wall inside an indoor rock climbing gym, engaging in conversation.
Three people inside a rock climbing gym, standing near an indoor bouldering wall with colorful holds. The man on the left is wearing a red shirt and white shorts, holding a can, and looking upward. The woman in the middle is wearing a green shirt and
Indoor rock climbing wall with colorful holds and a climber mid-climb, wearing harness and climbing shoes.
Indoor rock climbing gym with people climbing on colorful bouldering walls and others sitting on a bench watching, indoor lighting, metal ceiling beams.
Indoor rock climbing gym with climbers, climbing holds, and people belaying.
People at an indoor rock climbing gym, with one woman actively climbing the wall while others stand or sit nearby, and a wooden table with climbing shoes and drinks in the foreground.
Indoor recreational rock climbing with climbers ascending colorful climbing walls while spectators watch.
Indoor bouldering gym with climbers on colorful climbing walls and spectators seated on the floor.
Indoor rock climbing gym with climbers scaling a colorful climbing wall, others watching and waiting.
Two people sitting on the floor, embracing and talking, with a copy of 'The Hunger Games' book nearby. The person on the right has a tattoo and is barefoot, wearing a floral T-shirt and denim shorts. The person on the left has glasses and a tattoo on
Two women lying on the floor, one taking a photo with her phone, next to a snack bag.
Group of people in an indoor rock climbing gym, some standing and some sitting on the floor, with colorful climbing holds on the wall behind them.
A group of people sitting and standing in an indoor rock climbing gym, with climbing holds visible on the wall behind them.
Indoor climbing gym with climbers preparing and chatting, with climbing holds on the wall and equipment on tables and the floor.
A man and a woman are on an elevated platform, leaning on a railing, holding snacks and drinks, looking down or at something in the distance.
Group of climbers and spectators sitting and standing around inside a rock climbing gym with climbing walls and equipment.
Indoor rock climbing gym with people preparing and resting after climbing. The climbing wall has colorful holds, and some climbers are sitting or standing on the ground with climbing gear. An instructor is explaining something to a group, and others
Indoor rock climbing gym with climbers and instructors, climbing holds on walls, and people sitting or standing on the floor.
Indoor rock climbing gym with climbers, belayers, and staff preparing gear and chatting
Indoor bouldering gym with a large, colorful climbing wall and climbers practicing their skills.
Indoor rock climbing gym with several climbers ascending colorful climbing walls and an instructor supervising.
People indoor rock climbing at a gym, with one person climbing on a wall and others belaying or preparing to climb.
A group of five people, three women and two men, standing in a circle on a climbing gym floor, engaged in a handshake or high-five. Climbing gear, shoes, and other equipment are visible nearby.
Indoor rock climbing wall with two people climbing, various colored holds, and safety harnesses.
Indoor rock climbing gym with climbers on colorful bouldering walls, some being belayed by others, and people resting or preparing at the bottom.
Indoor rock climbing gym with multiple climbers on colorful climbing walls, some leading and others belaying, with spectators and instructors on the ground.
A group of four people, three women and one man, standing in a circle on a climbing gym mat, shaking hands and talking. Climbing gear and ropes are scattered around on the floor. One woman has tattoos on her leg, and one man is barefoot, wearing clim
Four climbers, two women and two men, are inside a gym or climbing area, taking a break or discussing after a climb. They are wearing climbing gear and casual clothes, and are standing on a padded floor with climbing equipment and ropes nearby.
Person climbing an indoor rock wall with colorful holds and bouldering ropes.
Indoor rock climbing wall with various colored holds and a climber in a harness scaling the wall.
An indoor rock climbing gym with colorful holds on the walls and a woman ascending the wall wearing climbing gear.
Indoor rock climbing gym with climbers on various colored holds and people preparing or resting nearby.
Indoor rock climbing gym with a climber ascending a steep wall, supervised by a person on the ground holding a top rope. Several people are in the background, some watching and others preparing to climb.
A person wearing a blue shirt, tan shorts, and climbing shoes is climbing on an indoor bouldering wall, using various colored holds for hand and foot placements.
A man wearing a blue tank top and khaki shorts is climbing an indoor rock wall with colorful holds, including orange, pink, green, and purple.
Two rock climbers reviewing a map or guide at an indoor climbing gym, surrounded by climbing gear, water bottles, and climbing walls in the background.
Indoor rock climbing gym with people preparing and practicing climbing on colorful holds.
Indoor rock climbing gym filled with climbers on various climbing walls and spectators sitting on benches and the floor.
An indoor rock climbing gym with a person climbing on blue, black, and other colored holds on a multi-colored climbing wall.
Female climber with a tattoo on her left arm positions a form on a cluttered table at an indoor climbing gym, surrounded by water bottles and climbing gear.
An indoor rock climbing gym with a woman preparing for climbing, signing a form at a table, and climbing holds on the wall in the background.
Indoor rock climbing gym with climbers on various walls and people preparing or resting on the ground.
Indoor rock climbing gym with a person on a black climbing wall and a person belaying below. Several people are watching and preparing for climbing, with colorful climbing holds and safety gear visible.
People gathered at the base of an indoor rock climbing wall with colorful holds, preparing to climb.
People inside an indoor rock climbing gym. One person is climbing on a black wall with colorful holds, while others supervise and chat. The gym features multiple climbing walls with various holds and anchors.
Two young women watching a person rock climbing on an indoor climbing wall at a gym.
A woman with a tattooed arm signing a record or document at an indoor climbing gym, with climbing holds on the wall in the background.
People indoor rock climbing at a climbing gym, with various colorful holds and climbers reaching for holds on the wall.
Person with blonde hair and a black shoulder bag watching people rock climbing indoors on a colorful climbing wall.
Two climbers stand in front of an indoor rock climbing wall, observing other climbers on the wall.
Group of four people preparing for indoor rock climbing, with a wall full of colorful holds in the background. One person is adjusting gear while others observe.
A woman with tattoos drinking water in front of an indoor bouldering gym, where climbers are seen climbing the colorful climbing wall with holds of various shapes and colors.
Two men, one with tattoos, wearing climbing harnesses and casual clothing, are indoors at a climbing gym. One is in the act of throwing a rope or slackline, with others watching.
Two women climb an indoor rock climbing wall while a man belays them from the ground at a climbing gym.
Indoor rock climbing gym with colorful holds and two climbers being belayed by an instructor.
Indoor rock climbing gym with a climbing wall and a group of people, one person hugging another sitting on the floor, others standing and observing.
People sitting and watching indoor rock climbing practice. Two men sit on the floor, with climbing shoes, ropes, and water bottles nearby. Others are standing and talking, with climbing holds visible on the wall in the background.
People sitting and watching indoor rock climbing at a climbing gym, with climbing holds on the walls and climbing gear on the floor.
Indoor rock climbing gym with climbers and instructors preparing for climb, colorful climbing holds on walls.
An indoor rock climbing wall with colorful holds and a woman climbing. The wall has different angles and holds in various shapes and colors.
Indoor rock climbing gym with climbers on colorful walls and people rest ing on the floor or sitting at tables.
A man kneeling on one knee, signing a clipboard on a blue round table in a climbing gym. The table has multiple sheets of paper titled 'Climb or Whip It.' Nearby are water bottles, and climbing gear is visible in the background.
Indoor rock climbing gym with multiple climbers on colorful climbing walls, some climbing, others resting or preparing gear, and climbing equipment scattered on the floor.
Indoor rock climbing gym with a crowd gathered around a reception desk, some participants wearing climbing harnesses, and climbing walls labeled "Learn to Belay" and "Adaptive Climbing."
Indoor scene at a climbing gym with a group gathering for a presentation or briefing, people sitting and standing around listening, some taking photos, a climbing area with harnesses and ropes, a sign labeled 'LEARN TO BELAY'
Indoor climbing gym reception area with a large group of people gathered around the counter, some in climbing attire, with climbing walls in the background and cycling equipment on the side.
People gathered in a climbing gym lobby, waiting in line and talking, with climbing equipment, bicycles, and fitness areas visible.