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Summer Rope Jam 2026

For years, Peak Experiences has hosted an annual bouldering competition, Fall Flash Fest, but it's time to show some love to our rope climbers! Come climb, hang, and cheer on fellow climbers at Peak Experiences' Summer Rope Jam!

Details

Where: Peak Experiences (Richmond Location) - 1375 Overbrook Rd, Richmond, VA 23220
When: Saturday, July 25th, 2026 (full schedule located below)
Who: Participants must be at least 16 years old, but anyone who has a valid Assumption of Risks waiver completed are welcome to come in to spectate!

We'll have food trucks on site and our bouldering area and autobelay section will still be open to the public!

Check out some more details below and get stoked for Summer Rope Jam 2026!

Price

$15 Members | $35 Guests | Free for Spectators

Climbing Divisions

Please choose your division honestly based on ability (the highest grade you feel most comfortable climbing)! All participants will have access to all 20 competition routes and will have 3 hours to score as many points as possible.

Women's	Men's
Women's Recreational (5.9 and below)	Men's Recreational (5.9 and below)
Women's Intermediate (5.10)	Men's Intermediate (5.10)
Women's Advanced (5.11)	Men's Advanced (5.11)
Women's Open (5.12 and above)*	Men's Open (5.12 and above)*
Women's Stone Masters (Age 40+)	Men's Stone Masters (Age 40+)

*Those climbing in the Open division must lead climb.

Schedule

9:00am	Doors Open, Session 1 Check-in Begins
9:00am	Doors Open, Session 1 Check-in Begins
9:45am	Comp Rules Meeting (Session 1)
10:00am	Session 1 Begins
1:00pm	Session 1 Ends (Scorecards Due), Session 2 Check-in Begins
1:45pm	Comp Rules Meeting (Session 2)
2:00pm	Session 2 Begins
5:00pm	Session 2 Ends (Scorecards Due)
5:30pm	Awards
6:15pm	Open Finals

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FAQ

Q: What format will the competition be?
A: Modified Redpoint - there will be 20 fresh routes that each participant may climb, each with three scoring holds (two zones and a top). Attempts will be tracked and considered in scoring as well.

Q: Can I change the division I compete in?
A: Yes, we may move competitors between divisions day-of based on demonstrated climbing ability.

Q: Do I need to be belay certified to climb?
A: You do not need to be belay certified to climb on Top Rope! For those climbing in the Open divisions, you must be Lead Climb certified at Peak Experiences to participate. Everyone belaying for participants must have an active belay certification at Peak Experiences for the belay device being used type of belaying being performed.

Q: Who will be belaying?
A: This event is BYOB (bring your own belayer). Everyone belaying for participants must have an active belay certification at Peak Experiences for the belay device being used type of belaying being performed.

Q: If I'm over the age of 40, can I still compete in one of the other categories?
A: Yes absolutely, you can sign up for any category. We know you still crush and look forward to watching you show those kids how it's done.

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