Elm City Showdown
Ascent's biggest bouldering competition of the year.
Compete across four categories — Recreational, Intermediate, Advanced, and Open — with $2,100 in cash prizes, prizes, and gear up for grabs.
All skill levels welcome. Ages 12+.
Competitors will be placed in a category based on their final score.
Two divisions: Male+Nonbinary and Female+Nonbinary.
- Recreational: VFun–V2
- Intermediate: V3–V5
- Advanced: V6-V8
- Open: V8+ climbers competing for the finals cash purse — must register for the Early Session to qualify.
Top 6 M’s & nonbinary and top 6 W’s & nonbinary that compete in the early session will be eligible for the Onsight Finals Round.
Two three-hour redpoint sessions, open to all categories.
- $50 members / $65 non-members
- $75 at the door
The top 6 from each Open division compete for the $2,100 cash purse on the boards.
- Spectators welcome! Free to watch.
SPECTATORS WELCOME - FREE TO WATCH
Food trucks, live music, an exciting show and a great atmosphere all day. Come cheer on your community!
Livestream
EARLY SESSION - All Categories, Finals Qualifier
- 10am–1pm
LATE SESSION - Rec, Int & Adv
- 2pm–5pm
OPEN FINALS (Onsight Round)
- 6:15pm–7:45pm



