CELSIUS Citizen Climbing – Boulder
CONQUER THE ROCKS, OWN THE PEAKS!
Feeling inspired after watching the pros conquer our crag? 🧗♂️ It’s your turn to shine! Grab some chalk and show us how weekend warriors conquer the wall. Let’s see you climb to new heights and own that rock face! 🏔️
SUNDAY, JUNE 8
11:30 AM – WAVE 1
2:30 PM – WAVE 2
IMPORTANT:
- Registration for this event closes Saturday, June 7 at 6:00 PM.
- Athletes will pick up their bibs and competition number at registration at the Hangout in Golden Peak prior to their event.
- Athletes must check in at the CELSIUS Climbing Wall in Nature Valley Mountain Plaza no less than 20 minutes before the start of their competition.
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Event Overview
SUNDAY, JUNE 8
Bouldering is all about freedom—no ropes, just you and the rock. It’s the purest form of climbing, where every move is a test of strength, technique, and determination. With up to 40 different boulder problems to tackle, it’s a playground for climbers of all levels. Your best 4 sends count, so bring your A-game, have fun, and let the mountains do the rest!
Times
Sunday, june 8
11:30 AM – Wave 1
2:30 PM – Wave 2
Rules
CATEGORIES:
- Recreational – Men (V0-V1)
- Recreational – Women (V0-V1)
- Intermediate – Men (V2-V3)
- Intermediate – Woen (V2-V3)
- Advanced – Men (V4-V6)
- Advanced – Women (V4-V6)
- Open – Men (V7+)
- Open – Women (V7+)
- Masters – Men (45+)
- Masters – Women (45+)
- Nonbinary
- Paraclimbing – Men (Wave 2 only)
- Paraclimbing – Women (Wave 2 only)*Minimum age to compete is 14 years old based on the athlete’s age at the end of the calendar year on Dec 31, 2025.
COMPETITION:
- The CELISUS Bouldering Challenge has two separate waves each with its own prizing.
- You are able to compete in both waves however registration is required for each wave.
- The climbing competition will be a Classic Redpoint Format.
- A variety of climbing routes will be set. Each route will have a different level of difficulty and points will be set based on the level of difficulty.
- All the boulder problems are available to all of the climbers at once, and the competitors may attempt the climbs as many times as they wish during the 2.5 hour time frame.
Beta:
- Climbers may discuss beta in between attempts. No beta can be given to climbers when they are on the wall. Climbers may also watch the other competitors’ attempts to learn about the climbs.
scoring:
- Each route will have a point value which is the score climbers will receive if they complete it.
- Points are gained only if the route is completed.
- At the end of the competition, only the top 5 scores on the athlete’s scorecard will be counted.
- All attempts will be recorded and may be used to break ties.
rules:
USA Climbing Rules
LOCATION:
All bouldering competitions will be held in Nature Valley Mountain Plaza on the CELSIUS Climbing Wall.
Results
Price & Prizes
PRICE
EARLY BIRD PRICING // February 5 – April 1, 2025
$65
STANDARD PRICING // April 2 – May 27, 2025
$70
FOMO PRICING // May 28 – June 7, 2025
$85
PRIZES
Prizes to be determined.
Please note that any competitors with a Top-20 Ranking on the 2025 National Team Rankings and/or a finalist result at any 2025 IFSC World Cup will not be eligible to claim prize(s) in the CELSIUS Bouldering Challenge.
