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We are the Youth Climbing Foundation, with our new non-profit climbing brand to support access and equity in this sport! Ask Me Anything!

0 comment(s) · Jan 6, 2026, 4:40 PM

Hi r/CompetitiveClimbing - I’m Jade, founder of the Youth Climbing Foundation, a (new) registered 501(c)(3) charity that provides scholarships to young athletes to join rock climbing teams. *The mods approved this post request.* We are starting a non-profit clothing brand for climbers, staffed by me and several volunteers from the competitive youth climbers at High Point Orlando. 100% of the work so far is volunteer-based, and all of the profits go to the charity. We are here to promote our climbing brand, called Tōhán, which are designed by us, and made via direct-to-garment print-on-demand, and via local screen printing with top-quality water-based inks. (Tōhán translates to climbing in Japanese) Please visit our very-new website (it’s functional but far from complete) at https://tohan.org and feel free to ask me anything, roast me, or provide some constructive feedback. If you like what you see, please let us know! *(I’ll answer any questions when I get back from climbing practice) * [https://tohan.org](https://tohan.org) [https://youthclimbing.org](https://youthclimbing.org) THE REST OF THE STORY As the proud parent of two competitive climbers, and a very-mid climber myself, I’ve seen and experienced the many benefits of climbing. But we are based in Orlando, Florida (zero outdoor climbing), which limits access to those who live near and can afford a gym. So a few of us decided to do something about it. This past September a group of us established the Youth Climbing Foundation. We raise money to pay for memberships, team fees, climbing gear, travel, and outdoor trips. We also help the team conduct non-gym activities to promote the overall esprit d’corps. We raised our initial money from the team parents, and have decided to start a non-profit clothing company to provide funding for our charity. On our own team there are several kids that receive financial assistance to be on the team -- this is an issue very close to me and probably to many other competitive climbing families. **tldr**: brand-new non-profit climbing brand that supports brand-new youth climbing charity seeks feedback and support from a community of youth climbers.

SLC Comp Treasures

0 comment(s) · Jan 6, 2026, 12:52 PM

Etto Climbing: Connecting the climbing community

1 comment(s) · Jan 6, 2026, 11:05 AM

I wanted to reach out to this community to get feedback of the climbing application we have build. Our goal is to create a platform that connects climbers across gyms and to allow climbers to give honest feedback to the gym owners of the route difficulty. We are promoting competition climbing as its currently one of the most popular sports in Belgium and neighbouring countries. Our application allows scoring via multiple formats (judged / non judged). Looking forward to hearing feedback! [https://etto-climbing.com](https://etto-climbing.com) Greetings! Matthias

Comp boulders at Rock City

0 comment(s) · Jan 5, 2026, 11:52 AM

Women Speed Sub 6! Desak Made Rita Kusuma Dewi 5.973s

1 comment(s) · Jan 3, 2026, 12:02 PM

New documentary series: Natural Heights

23 comment(s) · Dec 22, 2025, 3:22 AM

Came across what appears to be a recently released documentary series, called [Natural Heights](https://www.redbull.com/int-en/shows/natural-heights). It has four episodes, each about one climber: Janja Garnbret, Jakob Schubert, Nika Potapova, and Alberto Ginés López. I've only watched the first one so far. Thought it was pretty interesting, following Janja's journey this year, both outdoors and at the World Champs, with a good bit of behind-the-scenes footage (brace yourself for some Slovenian swearing after the notoriously slippy W4 slab in World Champs semis).

Toby Robert's injuries

14 comment(s) · Dec 18, 2025, 12:38 AM

I wondered why is Toby so unusually quiet. [Instagram post](https://www.instagram.com/p/DSXwU7JCMYH/) TLDR He was dealing with issues during the season (forearm cramps, repeated strains, and growing weakness in both arms) and after the holiday he had to stop training. Full diagnosis: bilateral ulnar neuropathy (elbows), nerve compression in the thoracic outlet (neck & shoulders), and TMJ joint pain (jaw). He still have symptoms and need to build back progressively, but he's back on the wall. Full text: toby_climbing This is not a post I wanted to write.... The last few months since the World Championships have been some of the hardest I've ever experienced. I've dealt with injuries before, but the uncertainty about not knowing when I'd climb again made this different. Throughout the season I was dealing with forearm cramps, repeated strains, and growing weakness in both arms. Sessions that used to feel normal became exhausting, and I couldn't understand why. I assumed it was down to reduced training load in this post-Olympic year. Getting answers wasn't easy, it took multiple doctors, physios, MRI scans, and a lot of uncertainty before I finally had a full diagnosis: bilateral ulnar neuropathy (elbows), nerve compression in the thoracic outlet (neck & shoulders), and TMJ joint pain (jaw). I can summarise those three things working together it completely sucks. Without knowing what was actually going on, I did what I always do when I feel weak. I trained more I convinced myself the weakness was a lack of fitness. In reality, that only added to the problem. After the season, I came back from holiday feeling refreshed and ready. Instead, in my very first session, my forearms blew up with a tear to my right forearm. That was my body telling me to stop. Accepting that meant stepping away completely. After climbing almost non-stop since I was 7, a 10-week break felt alien. I haven't climbed for 10 weeks, and for most of them I couldn't even lift my arms above my head. But I've worked hard every day and hit the gym where I could. I still have symptoms and need to build back progressively, but I'm back on the wall. New YouTube video coming soon. This time away has made me appreciate what I've achieved, and more importantly, I'm ready to fight for what I love. Competing at the top of a sport is an absolute privilege, and I'll do everything possible to get back there. 10 weeks of silence hasn't been 10 weeks of inaction. Injuries are opportunities, and I've made the most of it. I'm physically and mentally stronger, and ready to work harder and smarter than ever before. Thank you to everyone who messaged to check in. I really appreciate it #climbing #injury #rehab

Tickets for WC² Prague 2025 (boulder and lead)

1 comment(s) · Dec 17, 2025, 1:40 PM

There are tickets for the the whole weekend (3-7.6.2026). According to the website they don't plan single day tickets. Maybe they'll sell boulder only and lead only tickets? Who knows. They're bit cheaper till 15 January. Different place this time on Štvanice island, lead will be held at the [tennis stadium](https://maps.app.goo.gl/WQtv6djBDDz6zrSH7ASAFQAw%3D%3D) and boulder in the park. ([article](https://www.climbingworldcup.cz/ifsc-world-cup-in-sport-climbing-heads-to-stvanice-2/)) [Information](https://www.climbingworldcup.cz/tickets-for-the-2026-world-cup-are-now-on-sale-2/) about tickets [Link to tickets on the home page](https://www.climbingworldcup.cz/home/)

Is anyone else happy more comps & styles beyond IFSC ones are getting attention this year?

7 comment(s) · Dec 17, 2025, 6:56 AM

I know Adidas Rockstars has always been well publicized, plus some random Red Bull stuff like climbing the dam, but I’m psyched to see Pro Climbing League/Tenzing/etc start to pop up more this year. I didn’t realize it til these events came out but honestly IFSC comps - though important for the sport of course - have kind of been bumming me out. The addition of the Olympics has created so much pressure around IFSC comps but also made it so they stopped being as well attended on any one day. The comps themselves seem exhausting and mechanical/repetitive. I also heavily disagree with the IFSC’s handling of a number of sensitive issues. I’ve watched a few non IFSC comps this year and they were great. Less pressure, more climbing for the joy of the sport, more creativity in setting, more personality showcased from the climbers. I loved it. I hadn’t realized how much the IFSC comp format/culture had impacted my understanding of what pro climbing can be until I saw an alternative. I’m sure PCL will need to work out some kinks and who knows whether it’s sustainable long term, but I’m glad they’re giving it a go!

We’re Charlie Boscoe and Danaan Markey, climbers, co-founders of the Pro Climbing League, and former climbing broadcaster and climbing coach. Ask us anything.

38 comment(s) · Dec 17, 2025, 3:51 AM

Best of my competition photos this past year!

5 comment(s) · Dec 16, 2025, 9:49 PM

WC Bern Tickets on Sale now

0 comment(s) · Dec 15, 2025, 5:37 AM

https://climbingworldcupbern.ch/de/ticketing

A post from a russian climbing account

33 comment(s) · Dec 15, 2025, 2:26 AM

I don't see anyone talking about this, but maybe I just missed something?Does anyone know anything more and is this actually 100% confirmed? (And just to be clear I personally do not think russia should be allowed to participate in any international event whether it involves climbing or not)

How to read live score boulder qualification?

3 comment(s) · Dec 13, 2025, 10:11 PM

Hi I’m watching live score of SEA Games, I don’t really get the number in the green box. Is that a number of attempt? We also count attempt for zone? P/s: sorry for my broken English

Two questions regarding the interpretation/violation of comp rules (bouldering)

6 comment(s) · Dec 13, 2025, 11:26 AM

I have two questions regarding the bouldering comp rules currently published by the IFSC under [https://www.worldclimbing.com/resources/competitions](https://www.worldclimbing.com/resources/competitions) These two question are very nitpicking, but I'm still curious. what the answers will be. 1. It's etablished that climbers are only allowed to touch the marked starting holds when they are still on the ground e.g. during inspection. However, while there is no rule explicitly allowing to touch other holds, there is also no rule explicitly forbidding it. For example, §5.4 A (below) explictly allows touching the starting holds during observation and forbids practicing any move on the boulder, but it doesn't say anything about touching other holds then the starting holds. Also, according to §7.4 (below) it can't be simply considered an (unsuccesful) attempt, because the climber did not leave the ground. It might be an invalid start (and therefore invalid attempt) according to §7.5 (below), because another hold was used before the starting position was etablished, but this would raise the question whether *touching* is considered the same as *using.* So, in conclusion, my naive, no-lawyer and no-judge person doen't see an actual clear rule, why it's not allowed, so can somebody please explain it. https://preview.redd.it/ihy3h2xvlz6g1.png?width=653&format=png&auto=webp&s=350e6cfd734e51e2443867ea88eb278ddab9526a https://preview.redd.it/sgptjhvhnz6g1.png?width=656&format=png&auto=webp&s=2c873b785a6d7a7a4766692c73f75ee25355b7df 2. The second question is about false starts/unsuccesfull attempts and whether they can be used strategically (if possible). For example, a climber could accept an additional attempt in order to try a move isolated, or to figure out where/how to hold a hold. I understand that the possibilities are limited, as time and energy are major factors in comps, and in most boulders it wouldn't be very useful (e.g. when the move can only be reached by doing most of the privious moves). However, the rules dont't state, that an attempt considered unsuccessfull must be stopped. So I'm just curious, if there is an actual rule I overlooked or if it's just not practical.

New Bern venue ticket type question

7 comment(s) · Dec 11, 2025, 10:20 AM

I know there's still a long time until the Bern world cup, but since tickets are starting to get sold quite soon I was wondering if anyone who has spectated at the new venue has some tips for short spectators. I've been to other world cups before and I looked up older spectating related threads, so my question is not about general tips but rather the specific viewing at this venue - From what I understand from videos, the VIP seating is actually at a balcony? So not up front? In that case I've been wondering what location is best for shorter people to spectate - would it be better to book seating tickets? Are the tribune seats assigned or free for all?

IFSC Rebrand

38 comment(s) · Dec 10, 2025, 6:30 AM

Toby Roberts and Janja Garnbret Amongst Competitors in New Comp Format

61 comment(s) · Dec 9, 2025, 7:51 AM

British Climbers are now funded by UK Sport and the National Lottery

21 comment(s) · Dec 8, 2025, 2:28 PM

Eleven selected climbers will be receive funds for living and training till LA28. This is such a great news. Lead Women: Erin McNeice, Connie Bridgens, Lucy Garlick Men: Toby Roberts Boulder Women: Erin McNeice, Emma Edwards, Izzy Bridgens, Fae MacDougall Men: Toby Roberts, Jack MacDougall, Dayan Akhtar, Max Milne, Hamish McArthur [https://www.thebmc.co.uk/en/gb-climbing-names-2026-performance-programme-athletes](https://www.thebmc.co.uk/en/gb-climbing-names-2026-performance-programme-athletes)

Launching tomorrow...

0 comment(s) · Dec 8, 2025, 11:45 AM

THE TENZING BRAWL ON THE WALL 2025

3 comment(s) · Dec 7, 2025, 4:15 AM

question

12 comment(s) · Dec 7, 2025, 12:16 AM

do you think its too late to start climbing at 15? i want to go competitive by maybe 18, ideally before college, or something like that. i consistently climb v2 as a beginner and flash SOME v3’s - i would say i’m generally pretty athletic outside of climbing. idk if this seems unrealistic😔

Drug testing is a meme in rock climbing

27 comment(s) · Dec 5, 2025, 12:34 PM

Hi everyone I thought this was an interesting watch. Highlights some of the problems our sport has with enforcing fair play but also mentions why that can be a problem. I'm kind of interested in what everyone's opinion is and think it is a bit naive to assume our sport is PED free. For context he mentions a Lattice video that has since been deleted about the best PEDs for climbing. There is another video on his channel breaking that deleted video down.

Adaptive Rock Climbing

3 comment(s) · Dec 4, 2025, 11:36 AM

I´m an Industrial Design student doing my thesis in adaptive rock climbing. I am gathering what the challenges and wishes are for rock climbing gear (current gear, and things you wished existed). I am focusing on people with low upper-strength, but if you have other challenges, or know someone who does, you're also welcomed to contribute. Thank you in advance!

Julien Clemen's debrief of The World Champs 2025

0 comment(s) · Dec 2, 2025, 10:56 AM

https://youtu.be/dE6Vsasj9Y8?si=XNeotzKpV_KbnWx3

4 comment(s) · Dec 1, 2025, 1:47 PM

cool format, men and women sharing problems

@richardsonsclimbing - Can I Make the National Team with a SPEED CHAMPION'S Help?

0 comment(s) · Nov 28, 2025, 11:20 AM

Bouldering Motivation

0 comment(s) · Nov 27, 2025, 2:48 PM

Erin McNeice debrief of 2025 World Champs

3 comment(s) · Nov 24, 2025, 1:07 PM

Speed WR at panams?!?

5 comment(s) · Nov 22, 2025, 10:50 PM

The results websites are saying Claire Pee (USA) went 5.91 in the small final. Is this not a world record?? I’m not seeing any noise about this on social media at all.

Pan American Cup, who's climbing?

8 comment(s) · Nov 22, 2025, 10:38 PM

Is there a starting list for the bouldering and lead events? I saw the speed results and didn't really see any of the usual participants. I know Natalia Grossman is there with a few other Team USA girls. Just curious about the rest.

Offseason Comps

16 comment(s) · Nov 21, 2025, 1:38 AM

Edit* For some reason the links keep disappearing when I edit the body of the post. Yesterday they were all there then suddenly this morning they’re gone and won’t stay up. Idk what to do. Here we can compile a list of streaming links for off season comps. As people comment I’ll edit the body of the post. 29, Nov: London Big Comp 6, Dec: Master of Bloc - Japan 7, Dec: Brawl on the Wall 12-14, Dec: SEA Games 24-26, Jan: British Boulder and Lead Champs Ice Climbing: Schedule, Streams

Anraku Sorato Documentary

0 comment(s) · Nov 21, 2025, 1:10 AM

What non ifsc comps are there

21 comment(s) · Nov 19, 2025, 8:08 AM

Hi, since the ifsc season is over for this year, I am wondering what other competitions are Out there. I have been seeing some Images on Instagram etc but have a hard time Tracking them down or in generell finding other competitions. Can somebody Help me Out Here or is there Like a Forum or list for that ? (past comps this year are welcome too)

I won 5th place in a bouldering tournament

4 comment(s) · Nov 17, 2025, 12:54 PM

Making World Championships (Even) More "Special"

14 comment(s) · Nov 15, 2025, 2:39 PM

Climbing has relatively few "top level" comps--typically there are 6 (or so) IFSC World Cups in each discipline in each year. Most of the top climbers are at (almost) all of these, so being on the podium in any is a tremendous achievement. And, being the season-long champion (as determined by cumulative points) is arguably as impressive as winning Olympic gold. And (in my view---and in that of most climbers that I know), being season champ is a bigger deal than winning the (single-event) World-Championship meet. This makes me wonder what we/the sport might do to make the World Championships somehow "more special." Currently, they have a different \*qualification\* system than the Cups, but the format and rules for them are pretty much identical to those of any World Cup. Might there be some tweaks we could do to the Championships to give them a differential look/feel/gravitas from the Cups? I am raising the question and will spitball a few ideas---but by no means do I feel that I have the answer. --Perhaps, others don't even feel that to be necessary? There are a number of distinct areas in which changes might be made, including: rules, physical structure of holds/walls/climbs, and competition format(...and maybe others?). I'll skip \*rules\* b/c if there were better ones, we should use them all the time. Too, learning new rules for a single biennial event seems onerous on climbers and fans. Let's start then with physical structures. These certainly \*could\* be different at the Championships. For example, the IFSC could arrange for Lead Walls to be, say, 5+ meters higher there. And/or they could be more crimpy and less dynamic. --Then, the World Champs would be recognizable as the king and queen of endurance-centric lead climbing. (For good or ill, this would likely make being double Champ in Lead and Boulder, more difficult.) Or, instead of being longer the Championship walls could be the most overhanging of any used in comps. Or, ...? In Bouldering, every comp features a pretty broad variety of problems. But, the Championships could lean-in to types of climbing that are less represented. E.g., a hallmark of this event could be that there is always a difficult crack-climb boulder and/or that there is always a section of wall that forces roof climbing. Personally (and I acknowledge my bias), I'd like to see the World Championships "dial down" the prevalence of dynos and coordination moves so that it is recognized as a little more "old school" than the Cups or Olympics. If others/the sport wanted to go that way, then the four problem types for Championships could be slab, crimp-fest, roof, and crack. That would certainly "feel different" than a World Cup! The format of the comp also might be tweaked. Lead format is, admittedly, elegant and simple. I can come up with a lot of ideas, but few seem even possible improvements. One that could be considered is to make scoring cumulative across qualies, semis, and leads (while preserving, of course, field-size cuts). Then, for example, a climber who crushed it in both early rounds but came up a hold short in the last round might still be champ. The winner would be the best of the three (or two) days of comp, rather than simply the final. (Arguably, not ideal for TV--but what in climbing is?) For Boulder, the same cumulative scoring could be used. Or, the final round could, say, be expanded to five or six problems. This would accommodate testing more styles and making the results less reliant on any single boulder (although we may want, then, fewer finalists and/or longer rests between problems). Personally, I would also eliminate the format of having two climbers (of the same) gender out at once on different problems. Instead, I would consider running the mens' and womens' finals together--so there are two climbers (more action) but only one in-play problem (for each gender) at any time. \[Side issue, but I also think that overall and everywhere, comps ought to be structured so that men and women get equal rest between rounds; for example, one gender should not get a rest day mid-comp while the other does not.\] Finally, the Olympics is the IOC's event, but World Champs are climbing's own. So, why not have a few additional events and/or medals when free from IOC constraints? Boulder+Lead could come back--perhaps with just a Finals with qualification being determined by the individual-event outcomes. There could also be a team medal, and perhaps separate team comps where teammates are on the mats at the same time, sharing beta and alloted time. Or, there could be a co-ed event where one man and one woman compete as a team? The recent World Championships were good, enjoyable comps. But, once every two years might we do even a little more with them?

Please explain the meaning of climbing on-site.

22 comment(s) · Nov 13, 2025, 5:58 AM

Could you explain the concept of onsight in climbing? Is it true that the concept of onsight has disappeared? Why do we call lead climbing "onsight" and bouldering "flash"?

LA 2028 Rounds

21 comment(s) · Nov 12, 2025, 10:28 PM

According to the [LA 2028 Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/la28/p/DQ9oqgKCQ4o/?hl=en&img_index=2) there will be 10 sessions for the 6 events. My guess is the most sensible allocations of the sessions are: Women's Boulder Qualification and Finals Men's Boulder Qualification and Finals Women's Lead Qualification and Finals Men's Lead Qualification and Finals Women's Speed Finals Men's Speed Finals Now it's already been confirmed that there'll be 78 athletes total (38 Men and 38 Women). I remember some rumors that it might be 12 Boulder 12 Lead and 14 Speed per gender but I feel that wouldn't really fit with the number of sessions so I wonder if they'll do something like 15 Boulder 15 Lead and 8 Speed, with Boulder and Lead finals of 6 or 8 and Speed the same format at Tokyo.

Team Boulder Arena 4

20 comment(s) · Nov 11, 2025, 6:07 AM

[Finals will be livestreamed](https://preview.redd.it/tuifsueg1m0g1.jpg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=da0d1fa284dbd4fde37ba3f216c8a62bb1a49198) **Schedule for 15 November 2025 (CET)** 19:20 Women's finals 20:50 Men's finals Details of the competition format, international athletes, etc., can be found on [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/teamboulderarena/) and the [website](https://teamboulderarena.org/). **Start List & Results** \- check out u/InternationalSalt1's [comment](https://www.reddit.com/r/CompetitionClimbing/comments/1ou6osx/comment/no9ll93/) 🫶

Made an extremely niche video essay a few of you may care about discussing competition climbing

11 comment(s) · Nov 10, 2025, 1:25 PM

French team World champ video diary

0 comment(s) · Nov 9, 2025, 12:48 PM

Just watch this and the French Federation did a great video montage of the french team in Seoul. I have to say I love watch Oriane cheering for Mejdi it feels like it's her medal to win. Hope they'll do more of these [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Syk7bmelHRo](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Syk7bmelHRo)

THE 1 - GIVE IT EVERYTHING - Vol.4

5 comment(s) · Nov 5, 2025, 1:38 PM

This is basically a lowkey mini Asian championship with simply but great camerawork

Adam Ondra's take on Janja Flashes Pure Dreaming

63 comment(s) · Nov 1, 2025, 12:14 AM

Adam Ondra has a different perspective. Although he stressed that the main takeaway from Garnbret’s send is that “the performance is exceptional, and the \[skill\] level of Janja is *crazy* high,” he doesn’t believe *Pure Dreaming* is 5.14d. Ondra disagreed with the two-grades philosophy. “The whole discussion about no kneepad or kneepad grades doesn’t really reflect the fact that kneebaring technique has progressed so much that there is no step back,” he explained. “Good kneebar rests are always okay to use even without kneepads, it is just not fun.” “I don’t think there should be two grades for this route,” he said. “What Janja did is absolutely impressive, and physically probably closer to 5.14d than 5.14c, but grades should be based on the easiest beta.” I cannot process the last paragraph, what's your take? Link [https://www.climbing.com/news/janja-garnbret-9a-5-14d-flash-pure-dreaming/](https://www.climbing.com/news/janja-garnbret-9a-5-14d-flash-pure-dreaming/)

McBeast Halloween Climbing Challenge

10 comment(s) · Oct 31, 2025, 4:33 PM

2026 calendar

31 comment(s) · Oct 31, 2025, 1:23 PM

Just missing the locations and dates of the Chinese world cups.

what is this?

8 comment(s) · Oct 28, 2025, 12:08 PM

anybody know japanese? Speed relay?

Mejdi Schalk's challenge: all the hardest boulders of every Arkose gym in Paris = 100 in a day.

22 comment(s) · Oct 28, 2025, 8:57 AM

Latest video of Mejdi. Insane challenge. Purple in Arkose is the highest level. They are actually very hard. There's always a few accessible ones, but the hardest are actually projected by pros. I've seen Manu Cornu get totally shut down on the first few moves in a purple in Arkose Issy for instance. To do 100 in a day is legit crazy.

It's so cool to watch Sorato try blind lead climbing at the Nations Grand Finale

20 comment(s) · Oct 27, 2025, 11:13 PM

Awesome competition experience

6 comment(s) · Oct 26, 2025, 10:34 PM

Awesome competition experience I tried a different type of climbing competition recently, which was more of a compete against yourself at CRG Worcester. It was simply how many top-rope/auto-belay climbs could you complete in an overnight session(started at 9:30 PM, finished at 7:30 AM). This is exactly how I like to approach climbing, pushing myself to my absolute limit. I don’t consider myself good at normal competition setting, but this was something that suited me perfectly. I was able to work together with an incredible community of belayers/climbers, none of whom I had ever met, and I reached 150 climbs! First time in my life I’ve ever won a trophy for an individual accomplishment, and I was so proud of myself and all of the incredible climbers up there.

IFSC boulder Grand final

6 comment(s) · Oct 25, 2025, 6:54 PM

Why was Chaehyun Seo there but not for the award ceremony? I'm confused...