SUMMER BLOC PARTY
THE SUMMER BLOC PARTY IS BACK!
The Summer Bloc Party is on Saturday, June 28th, 2025! This event will be one you won’t want to skip out on with climbing, food, and good times as we celebrate YOU – our members! THIS IS A MEMBERS ONLY EVENT. As such, we are closing the gym to the public all day.
Here is our tentative schedule:
1 – 3 pm: Traditional Redpoint Style Bouldering Competition
This competition will have 21 boulders ranging from V0 to V9. ANY Current Gripstone Member is welcome to participate. Categories will be divided between Male (Recreational, Intermediate, and Advanced) and Female (Recreational, Intermediate, and Advanced). Climbers will have two hours to climb the hardest boulders for their ability. Podium takers in each category will receive prizes. Registration is FREE, so what is there to lose?
Categories: Rec (V0-V2), Int (V3-V5), Adv (V6+).
3 – 5 pm: Speed Climbing Competition
Have you tried our official Olympic speed wall? It’s pretty tough huh? Well, we are going to make it more accessible for us mortals and will see who can ascend the wall the fastest. Climbers will get two attempts to achieve their fastest time to see where they rank. Oh yeah, this competition is also FREE to all current Gripstone Members!
3 – 6 pm: Member Hangout
Hang out with us as we will provide food and drink to all current Gripstone Members. Join in the friendly ping pong competition. We have also asked some of the Gripstone Members who run businesses to join us that day and show off what they do, so come enjoy!