SUMMER ROPE JAM

JULY 25th - SIGN UP

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!

Bouldering area and auto-belay 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-1pm and an afternoon time slot from 2pm-5pm. 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+)

  • 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+)

  • Men’s Stone Masters (Age 40+)


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

  • Competition Format

    • All climbers will have access to all 20 competition routes.

    • The routes are not graded during the competition. Instead, they are simply labeled 1–20, with difficulty increasing progressively from approximately 5.7 through 5.13.

    • Choose your strategy wisely—you can attempt any route at any time during your session.

    Scoring

    • Your top three highest-scoring climbs will count toward your overall score.

    • Tie breakers will be determined by:

      1. Total number of attempts

      2. Highest zones reached

    Open Division Finals

    The top six climbers from the Open Division will advance to the Finals.

    If you are competing in the morning Open session and do not wish to compete in Finals, please let Ryan Mahoney know during your climbing session. This allows us to offer your finals spot to the next eligible competitor and ensures the finals field is full.

    Good luck, climb hard, and most importantly—have fun!

  • 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.