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!

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Event schedule

EARLY SESSION - All Categories, Finals Qualifier

  • 10am–1pm

LATE SESSION - Rec, Int & Adv

  • 2pm–5pm

OPEN FINALS (Onsight Round)

  • 6:15pm–7:45pm

Livestream

EARLY SESSION - All Categories, Finals Qualifier

  • 10am–1pm

LATE SESSION - Rec, Int & Adv

  • 2pm–5pm

OPEN FINALS (Onsight Round)

  • 6:15pm–7:45pm