Pumpkin Pump

Join Alaska Rock Gym’s annual Pumpkin Pump, Anchorage’s ultimate Halloween bouldering competition! Climb in costume, compete in divisions for all skill levels, and enjoy prizes, pizza, live DJ, and community vibes. Get ready to send and celebrate!

Adults mark your calendars for Saturday, October 24th, 2026 for Adult Redpoint and Finals! Kiddos mark your calendars for Youth Redpoint on Friday, October 23rd, 2026. Youth Finals will be hosted on Saturday, October 24th for the top 5 kiddos in Youth Advanced! The gym will be closed to the public and open only to competitors and spectator ticket holders. Adult: Novice (V1+), Intermediate (V3+), Women’s Advanced (V4+), Men’s Advanced (V5+), Women’s Open (V6+), Men’s Open (V7+) Youth: Novice (V1+), Intermediate (V3+), Advanced (V5+) All category grades are approximate and correspond to climbers’ flash grade Costumes are a tradition: expect wigs, wings, onesies, and more, with prizes for the most fun outfits. After your climbs, grab a Broken Tooth beverage, check out the food trucks, and stick around for finals and our epic evening raffle. We will also be hosting our annual costume contest after Youth Advanced Finals! Pumpkin Pump Finals Finals is the main event of the night, featuring high-energy climbing under the spotlights. Expect big moves, loud cheers, a live DJ, and a chance to snag prizes from our sponsored throw box. All happening right before the raffle and awards!