Our Summer Bouldering League is back and better than ever! This league is all about fun, climbing, and community with a healthy dose of competition!

Climbers 16 and older of all abilities are invited to get in on the action. Competition isn't for you, you say? We disagree. League scoring is based on a relative grade limit for each climber so you can score as many points for climbing V2 as you can for V10.

How does it work? Each week, you'll attempt the fresh set, log your sends, and rack up points for your team. The top 5 boulders you complete will make up your score. You'll use the KAYA mobile app to make keeping score easier and allow anyone who can't make it on Wednesdays to log sends whenever they come in for their session (more on that below).

When is the League?

• Week 1: July 10th
• Week 2: July 17th
• Week 3: July 24th
• Week 4: July 31st
• Finals & After Party: August 7th

New League boulders will premier once a week. League members will get first access to the League boulders each Wednesday from 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm during live competition. We're also throwing down some fun challenges during the weekly league night where you can earn points for bringing the energy and stoke. If you can’t make the League nights, don’t sweat it! You'll have 7 days to continue trying the League boulders at your convenience. However, you must be present at the week 5 finals to compete. We're handing out awards and prizes during the after party and sends logged after August 7th will not be counted.

On August 7th, we're throwing an after party with food, drinks, and the awards ceremony. The winners will get awesome prizes, fame, glory, and bragging rights until the next League! We'll also give out awards for the most stoke points earned throughout the competition.

How are teams decided? Create your own teams! Collect your crew and create a team of up to 3 climbers. You can also join us as a free agent and we'll help you find a team during the first week of competition.

How does the new scoring work? When you register in the KAYA app, you’ll be asked for your current max V-grade (the highest grade you can regularly complete in a single climbing session). Your points are then derived from that baseline.

Example: If you sign up as a V3 climber and you climb a V3, you receive 100 points. If you climb a V2, you receive 90 points. if you climb V4, you receive 110 points.

With this Relative Scoring System, any climber who climbs a boulder that is the same grade as their Max V-Grade will receive 100 points. This allows climbers of all abilities to earn points in equal measure for their team and helps us create a league where everyone can get in on the fun and be rewarded by showing up and trying hard. Our table only goes to two grades above your current Max V-Grade to discourage sandbagging. If you get stronger during the competition, (and we hope you do!) just email jeremiah@whetstoneclimbing.com or find him at the beginning of any league session to update your Max V-Grade. If you send two or more boulders that are above your max V-grade during competition, we'll bump you up a grade automatically.

How do I sign up?

• Sign up below or at the front desk. Don't forget to let us know your shirt size!
• Download the KAYA app and set up your account.
• Follow Whetstone Climbing in the app.
• Sign up for Whetstone Summer Bouldering League using the link in the signup confirmation email.

You’ll be asked to create a team or join a team if a teammate has already signed up and created the team. If you don’t have a team, you can sign up as a free agent and we’ll find a team for you!

Registration Details

• $39 for Members (Monthly Auto-Pay & Annual Prepaid)
• $69 for Non-members
• Discount for Summer Pass holders. Check your email for your discount code!
• League registration closes 7/10 (the first night of competition)
• All participants get a Summer Bouldering League t-shirt!
• Awards ceremony and after party when finals conclude on 8/7