Beat The Heat (BTH) 18
The DMVs longest running single-day climbing festival & Sportrock's biggest member appreciation event of the year is turning 18!
When:
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Saturday, August 17th, 2024 @12pm
Where:
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Finals Sponsored by Arc'teryx at the SRPI
Grade Level:
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Climbers of all levels are welcome!
Minimum Age:
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All ages are welcome. This is a family friendly event!
Parking Info
Free parking is available in our main lot.
Additional free parking is available in the Victory Center parking lot (highlighted area). For your safety, we ask that you follow the marked path which uses the nearest crosswalk to our facility.
The History
Beat the Heat was created in 2005 as a member appreciation event. Lillian Chao-Quinlan had just taken over as president and her first request was to deepen the bonds of the Sportrock community.
19 years later, we are still celebrating this incredible community and the importance of staying connected despite everything we have all been through over the years. So grab your chalk bag, your shoes, and your friends because this Beat The Heat will be one for the books!
Activities
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Bouldering Competition
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Ropes Competition
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Crate Stacking
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Arm Wrestling
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Hang Contest Hosted by the American Alpine Club
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Raffle/Prizes
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FREE Food And Drink
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FREE Hard Cider at Finals!
Bouldering Categories
Your category should be determined by your flash grade (the hardest grade that you can climb on your first try).
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Youth | 12 Years Old & Under
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Beginner | Pink - White | V0-V2
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Intermediate | Yellow | V3-V4
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Advanced | Blue | V5-V6
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Open | Green | V7+
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Masters | 40+ Years Old
Event Schedule:
August 17th, 2024
10:00 | Doors Open |
10:00-3:00 | Crate Stacking |
10:00-7:00 | Yoga Classes |
10:00-7:00 | Photo Booth |
10:00-7:00 | Hanging Bar Challenge |
10:00-7:00 | Hot Coco/Cider/Coffee |
10:00-7:00 | Sled Pull/Push Challenge |
2:00-4:00 | Speed Climbing Exhibition |
4:00-7:00 | Food |
Bouldering Competition Info
Beat the Heat's main attraction is certainly the bouldering competition!
In the week leading up to BTH the SR routesetters will reset every boulder in the gym! They will give each boulder problem a point value. In the redpoint format qualifying round, climbers will have 4hrs to climb, marking their top 5 highest value climbs on their score card. The sum of a climbers 5 hardest climbs will be their final score.
Make sure to stick around for the Open Category finals, sponsored by Arc'teryx, at the Sportrock Performance Insitute for free hard cider and the show of a lifetime!
Ropes Competition Info
Beat the Heat is a ropes comp too! While Beat the Heat has its roots as a bouldering competition we thought it would be silly not to take advantage of our beautiful 60ft tall rope climbing area!
Climbs in Bay 3 (the tall walls!) will be assigned point values. Climbers will select their top 5 highest value climbs and their combined value will be their score!
If you are psyched on ropes, make sure to bring your harness and your try hard!
Sign-up for the ropes comp will take place in person the day of the event!
Ropes Categories
Your category should be determined by your flash grade (the hardest grade that you can climb on your first try).
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Beginner | 5.9 & Under
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Intermediate | 5.10-5.11
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Advanced | 5.12 & Up
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Masters | 40+ Years Old
Event Sponsors:
