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The Index Climbing Festival Is Back!
The Index Climbing Festival Is Back!
The Index Climbing Festival Is Back!
Index Climbers Festival
Scheduled Events
Updates coming soon!
Until then, review. last year's schedule for an idea of what to expect
Saturday, October 15, 2022
8:00-9:30am Morning Kickoff! Climbers Coffee*
Come enjoy breakfast burritos and coffee, and check-in for clinics & climbing competition. Pre-registration for clinics and competition required (see below).
Location: Lower Town Wall Parking Lot
Sponsored by: Climbers for Christ
9:00am-5:00pm Index Climbing Competition*
The best climbing competition in the northwest! Rules will be released prior to the competition. Registration and liability waiver required.
Location: Various around Index (check-in at LTW by 8:30am)
Registration: Registration for comp begins August 15
Sponsor: American Alpine Club, Cascade Section
5:00-7:00pm Index Community Celebration & BBQ
Come enjoy a showcase of local artists, climbing vendors and lawn games! Raffle prizes and climbing competitions winners announced over good food and great company. All proceeds from the raffle (cash preferred) will benefit the Index Climbers Collective and next year's festival. Admission is free but meal ticket required for BBQ. Rain or shine!
Location: Doolittle Park, Index Outdoor Adventure Center (River House), 444 Avenue A, Index WA
Registration: Registration for comp begins August 15
Sponsors: Index Climbers Collective, American Alpine Club, Cascade Section and our many other sponsors.
7:00-9:00pm Live Music from "Mother Blue"
We will round out the evening with a raffle, climbing competition winners and then a great show by Index's own Mother Blue! It's gonna be the show of the summer. Don't miss it.
Location: Doolittle Park, Index Bush House Inn, 308 Index Ave, Index WA
Registration: Free!
Sunday, October 16, 2022
8:30-10:00am Morning Climbers Coffee
Join us for that morning cup of coffee in Doolittle Park to enjoy stories from the festival the night before and register for stewardship day.
Location: Doolittle Park, Index
Registration: Not required
Sponsor: Ascent Outdoors
10:00am-3:00pm Stewardship Day with the WCC
Volunteers will work on trail maintenance, trimming and projects both at the crag and in town. All participants required to complete waiver form prior to participation.
Location: Doolittle Park, Index
Registration: Pre-registration requested.
Sponsors: Washington Climbers Coalition
* Climbers Fest meal ticket required
** Registration Required, space is limited
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