SUMMER ROPE JAM

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SUMMER ROPE JAM

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July 25th

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RVA

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SUMMER ROPE JAM - July 25th - RVA -

For years, Peak Experiences has hosted an annual bouldering competition, Fall Flash Fest, but it's time to show some love to our rope climbers! Come climb, hang, and cheer on fellow climbers at Peak Experiences' Summer Rope Jam!

Details

Where: Peak Experiences (Richmond Location) - 1375 Overbrook Rd, Richmond, VA 23220
When: Saturday, July 25th, 2026 (full schedule located below)
Who: Participants must be at least 16 years old, but anyone who has a valid Assumption of Risks waiver completed are welcome to come in to spectate!

We'll have food trucks on site and our bouldering area and autobelay section will still be open to the public!

Check out some more details below and get stoked for Summer Rope Jam 2026!

There will be two heats, a morning time slot 10am-2pm and an afternoon time slot from 3pm-7pm. Results and awards will be tallied and announced following the afternoon heat.


Divisions
Please choose your division honestly based on ability (the highest grade you feel most comfortable climbing)! All participants will have access to all 20 competition routes and will have 3 hours to score as many points as possible. BYOB (bring your own belayer).

Women's

  • Women's Recreational (5.9 and below)

  • Women's Intermediate (5.10)

  • Women's Advanced (5.11)

  • Women's Open (5.12 and above)

  • Women's Stone Masters (Age 40+)

Men's

  • Men’s Recreational (5.9 and below)

  • Men’s Intermediate (5.10)

  • Men’s Advanced (5.11)

  • Men’s Open (5.12 and above)

  • Men’s Stone Masters (Age 40+)

*Those climbing in the Open division must lead climb.


If you have any questions, reach out to Ryan Mahoney at ryanm@peakexperiences.com

Price

$15 Members | $35 Guests | Free for Spectators


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

FAQ’s

  • 9:00am Doors Open & Session 1 Check-in Begins

    9:45am Comp Rules Meeting (Session 1)

    10:00am Session 1 Begins

    1:00pm Session 1 Ends (Scorecards Due)

    1:15pm Session 2 Check-in Begins

    1:45pm Comp Rules Meeting (Session 2)

    2:00pm Session 2 Begins

    5:00pm Session 2 Ends (Scorecards Due)

    5:30pm Awards (Other than Open Division)

    6:15pm Open Finals

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

  • Yes! Bring a belayer! You 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.