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Banff Climbing Challenge & ACA Youth Bursary Silent Auction

By Chris Neve Posted on March 09, 2016
Winners from 2015 climbing competition

Celebrating 15 years at The Banff Centre, we are pleased to once again host our annual climbing challenge. Open to all ages and abilities, this event welcomes everyone who loves to climb.

Also, we are hosting a silent auction in support of the ACA's Youth Bursary. Amazing items to bid on with all proceeds going to Alberta athletes going to national and international climbing competitions and events.

The event, as always, will be a scramble format including bouldering, top rope, and lead routes. Top 7 climbs will count towards your individual ranking plus a combined score for the team ranking.

*** PLEASE BE AWARE: this competition is NOT sanctioned by the ACA for points for youth or open rankings. It is just a fun competition for everyone to particiapte in.***

This year, we have made a few changes to format to mark our 15 years in the Bow Valley:

Individual categories - $25 per climber:

  • Youth D (11 & Under)
  • Youth C (12 & 13)
  • Youth B (14 & 15)
  • Youth A (16 & 17)
  • Junior (18 & 19)
  • Adult Recreational
  • Adult Open

Team category - consists of 3 climbers who are climbing within the same climbing group, must be a mixed group with either 2 females and 1 male, or 2 males and 1 female.

There are four climbing groups and times - 25 maximum climbers per climbing group, registration 30 minutes before the start of your group:

  • 8:30am - 11:00am: Youth C & Ds
  • 11:30am - 2:30pm: Youth Bs, Youth A Females
  • 3:00pm - 6:00pm: Adult Recreational
  • 6:30pm - 9:30pm: Youth A Males, Juniors, Adult Open

To sign up, please fill out the registration form.

Awards will follow each category. Party at Maclab Bistro afterwards.