Flash Bash 2026
Whether you are new to climbing or a seasoned pro, test your skills in a fun, friendly, community competition.
Flash Bash will be a "Flash format" - competitors will have three attempts to complete each of the 40 routes.
Earn raffle tickets for your sends and have a blast on the wall. No finals, just fun!
Scoring & Prizes:
- Scoring will be done by each individual. Details on scoring process will be shared during rules session prior to each wave.
- Climbers will have up to three attempts on each of the 40 boulders.
- Raffle tickets will be earned for every climb completed: 2 tickets per flash, 1 for each ascent. Climbers may collect their tickets for raffle entry upon completion of their climbing session.
- Prizes will be drawn upon completion of each wave. Climbers must be present to win.
Event schedule
For anyone new to Big Island, please complete your online waiver and in-person orientation prior to 8:30am (wave 1) or prior to 11:30am (wave 2) to expedite your experience.
The competition has two start times to reduce over-crowding.
Wave 1
8 - 8:30am Check-in
8:45am Rules Meeting
9am - 12pm Wave 1 Climbing
12:15pm Wave 1 Raffle Drawing
Wave 2
11 - 11:30am Check-in
11:45am Rules Meeting
12 - 3pm Wave 2 Climbing
3:15pm Wave 1 Raffle Drawing
3:00pm Competition concludes, all walls open to the general public
Photo gallery
Livestream
For anyone new to Big Island, please complete your online waiver and in-person orientation prior to 8:30am (wave 1) or prior to 11:30am (wave 2) to expedite your experience.
The competition has two start times to reduce over-crowding.
Wave 1
8 - 8:30am Check-in
8:45am Rules Meeting
9am - 12pm Wave 1 Climbing
12:15pm Wave 1 Raffle Drawing
Wave 2
11 - 11:30am Check-in
11:45am Rules Meeting
12 - 3pm Wave 2 Climbing
3:15pm Wave 1 Raffle Drawing
3:00pm Competition concludes, all walls open to the general public
