Wauhatchie BoulderFest 2022

1835 Old Wauhatchie Pike,Chattanooga TN 37409

03 December, 2022

Description

Partners & Sponsors Presenting Sponsor: High Point Climbing and Fitness Access Fund ~ Southeastern Climbers Coalition Ground Up Sales~ Teva ~ Black Diamond About Get stoked for the third annual Wauhatchie BoulderFest! The competition is an open-to-all community climbing day at Lookout Mountain Conservancy’s Boulders on Old Wauhatchie Pike. Climb in the first natural urban bouldering park in the southeast while competing in an enduro-style bouldering competition that pulls in community, climbing, and conservation. This is a family friendly event for all levels of climbers; beginners are encouraged to join! All registered competitors will receive complimentary libations. Food trucks and vendors will be on site. Come and enjoy live music and firepits all with an amazing view of the Tennessee River and downtown Chattanooga. Location 1835 Old Wauhatchie Pike, Chattanooga, TN, 37409. The event takes place on Lookout Mountain Conservancy’s Boulders on Old Wauhatchie Pike, at the foot of Lookout Mountain. Click here for a map. Time 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Saturday, December 3, 2022. See full schedule breakdown below. Registration Register on Eventbrite, or register on site day-of-event. We suggest a $20+ registration fee. However, please pay what you can to give back to Lookout Mountain Conservancy. Proceeds benefit Lookout Mountain Conservancy, the land trust that owns and manages The Boulders on Old Wauhatchie Pike. Registration is capped at 120. Schedule 8:00 - 9:00 am: Registration 9:00 - 9:30 am: Welcome and Kick-Off! 9:30 - 12:30 pm: Enduro Bouldering Competition 1:00 pm: Deadline for turning in your bouldering comp scorecard 1:00 - 2:00 pm: Score count, hangout, and chill 2:00 - 3:00 pm: Recognitions and Awards 3:00 - 5:00 pm: Community hangout, beverages, beer, firepits, a food truck, DJ. and good times on the mountain! Who Should Attend? Everyone that loves climbing and being outdoors! Are you new to climbing? Perfect, this event is a great chance to meet climbers, enjoy free climbing shoe demos, and learn from experienced climbers on dozens of boulders. Are you an old-school boulder crusher that just wants to rip a circuit and check out a new boulder field? Awesome, all participants will get a free area guide, and when you’ve torn through everything, hang out, enjoy free beer, and grab some food from the food truck. Are you feeling competitive? Well game-on then, and bring your endurance! The event includes a bouldering comp running from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. The format is simple: do as many problems as you can in 3 hours. That’s it. 25 boulders and 100+ problems--how many will you take down? Winners will be recognized as follows: top 3 men, women, and kids (12 years old and younger). After the event we’ll do recognitions then hangout by firepits, enjoy beer and beverages, and an amazing view of the Tennessee River and downtown Chattanooga. Bouldering Competition Details Bring a full tank and get ready to stomp on the gas! The bouldering comp is an enduro format. It’s simple: you’ve got 3 hours to do as many problems as you can. There are 100+ problems and 25 boulders. Problems will be labeled on every boulder. Competitors must fill out their scorecards as they go, and get two witnesses to sign off on their ascent. No repeats of problems; problems only count once, then you move on to the next one. Start and finish of the comp will be at the morning Welcome and Kickoff staging area. If you’re doing the competition, you must be at this starting area for kick-off. An event organizer will signal the start and finish of the competition by blasting the air horn. The competition will go for 3 hours, starting at approximately 9:30 am. Competitors must turn in their scorecard at the same event staging area spot by 1:00 pm sharp, or they won’t be scored. Winners will be recognized as follows: top 3 men, women; and kids (12 years old and younger), for boys and girls. Pets Your four legged friend is welcome if on a leash and under control at all times.