You’re Invited!

CALLING ALL CLIMBERS, ADVENTURE LOVERS, AND PARTY PEOPLE

Join us for the best and only climbing festival in Boulder and do good on top of it. Climbing is the common thread that connects us and brings us together and this festival is the perfect opportunity to celebrate in style with our community. With the money raised, we’ll continue to take care of the Front Range crags and beyond so we can continue to experience the power of climbing outside.

WHAT TO EXPECT

BCC's Backyard Climbing Festival

May 16th-May 18th, 2025


Full schedule and event details will be available soon

Note, you can only sign up for one clinic per order. Please submit separate orders for each individual who wants to register for a clinic. All clinic registrations include a weekend pass (WP).

What You Get

Your weekend pass includes access to all events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Note: clinic registration is an additional cost.

Early Bird Pricing (April 16th):

With BCC Membership: $30

Without BCC Membership: $40

Early Bird Clinics: $120

Kids: $20


Pricing After April 16th:

With BCC Membership: $40

Without BCC Membership: $50

Clinics: $130

Kids: $25

Friday:
- Kick-off party at Adidas/Terrex -Downtown Boulder
- Free beverages, beer, and snacks!


Saturday:
 - Saturday morning Chautauqua run/presentation with the BCC and Eva Krchova
- Gym Clinics with local athletes (The Spot, Movement Boulder, Boulder Rock Club)
- Evening Festivities including:
 -Yoga session with Prana 
 - Ridiculously Fun Games, Dance party, Prizes & Shenanigans
- Silent Auction & Raffles
- Two Free Beverages (beer & NA options)


Sunday:
- Outdoor clinics presented by Colorado Mountain School, Denver Mountain Guiding and Golden Mountain Guides. Locations: Boulder Canyon, Clear Creek Canyon, Flatirons.
- Boulder Canyon Climbing Comp (see event website)
- Stewardship day (TBA)
- Post-climbing grill out at A-lodge and Movement Golden 


Clinics

All clinic registrations include a Weekend Pass. Total cost: $130.

 Clinics include:

Indoor clinics (Saturday):

  • WP + Beginners guide to flight/Fear of falling with Kevin Capps (Movement, Boulder)

  • WP + Art of Projecting with Heather Weidner (Boulder Rock Club)

  • WP + Board Strong with Kelly Birch (Movement, Boulder) 

  • WP + Training on the Hangboard: Principles and Practices with Peter Beal (Boulder Rock Club)

  • WP + Intro to Crack Climbing with Jenny Lemonpie (Movement, Boulder) 

  • WP + Boulder strong with Drew Ruana (The Spot, Boulder) 

Outdoor Clinics (Sunday):

  • WP + Essential Bigwall Technical Climbing Skills with Golden Mountain Guides

  • WP + Improvised Rock Rescue Systems with Golden Mountain Guides

  • WP + Intro to Multi-Pitch Climbing with Denver Mountain Guiding

  • WP + Multi-Pitch Rescue Course with Denver Mountain Guiding

  • WP + Learn to Lead with Colorado Mountain School

  • WP + Traditional Anchors with Colorado Mountain School  

Outdoor Clinics are presented by Denver Mountain Guiding, Colorado Mountain School, and Golden Mountain Guides, and will be held in Clear Creek Canyon, Boulder Canyon and in the Flatirons from 8am-4pm on Sunday May 18th.  Details will be sent out to you once you are signed up! 

More information on additional gear and equipment can be found here

Additional Questions

Have any questions about the event that you can’t find the answer to online? Reach out to us via email at development@boulderclimbers.org

Refund Policy

The Backyard Climbing Festival is a fundraising event and weekend passes are non-refundable. You may transfer a clinic spot to another individual. To transfer, please email development@boulderclimbers.org. This event will be held rain or shine, and all clinics have a backup plan for inclement weather. Saturday evening's party at the BRC will be held regardless!


 

Clinics by Denver Mountain Guiding, Colorado Mountain School and Golden Mountain Guides

Interested in making the transition to outdoor climbing? Maybe you’d like to prepare for some big wall adventures?

We’ve got clinics ranging from intro level to advanced!

 
 
 

Raffle and Silent Auction

Enter the chance to win fantastic prizes by Scarpa, The North Face, Prana, Patagonia, La Sportiva, Friction Labs, Camp, REI, and many more. We’ll even throw in a free raffle ticket with your early bird package!

 

Climbing Competition

Not taking a clinic on Saturday? Join in the 3rd annual Boulder Canyon Climbing Comp! This is not your new school gym comp; challenge yourself at the best cared for crags in the country.

 

This is an all-abilities team competition with lots of ways to win!

 

Additional Questions

Have any questions about the event that you can’t find the answer to online? Reach out to us via email at Development@boulderclimbers.org.

Refund Policy

The Backyard Climbing Festival is a fundraising event and weekend passes are non-refundable. You may transfer a clinic spot to another individual. To transfer, please email events@boulderclimbers.org. This event will be held rain or shine, and all clinics have a backup plan for inclement weather. Saturday evening's party at the BRC will be held regardless!