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Hello, this is a group for rock climbers of all skill level to get together, climb, and make connections. We will be doing out climbing at the First Ascent gyms in the Chicago area. The closes First Ascent gym to me is in Uptown, but I will try to schedule some climbs at other locations. During these session we will boulder, top rope, and lead climb (if there is interest in that).

If you have not tried climbing before, no problem. We would love for you to join us and show you the ropes.

Disclaimers:
1. We are not affiliated with the gym in any way. You most pay to get into the gym and have the right equiptment to participate (rock climbing shoes for bouldring plus harness for top rope climbing). If it is your first time at thr gym, the gym has safety trainning you have to go through before you start climbing, so make sure you come early.
2. We have a zero tolerance harassment policy. Meaning, be nice and treat everyone with respect or we will kick you out of the group.
3. Lastly, there is some risk with climbing. You take on all that risk when you attend our meet up. When you pay attention and take it seriously climbing can be a fun sport where you can meet a lot of great people, but make sure to put safety first always!

Hell Or High Point: Rope Climbing Competition @ First Ascent Avondale!

Hell Or High Point: Rope Climbing Competition @ First Ascent Avondale!

First Ascent Avondale, 3516 N Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL, US

We’re meeting up at First Ascent Avondale for Hell or Highpoint, First Ascent’s signature roped climbing competition. Come climb, cheer people on, and hang out for a couple hours (or stay for finals + the afterparty).

How the comp runs (so you know what you’re walking into):

There are two redpoint sessions: Session 1 (10:00am–1:00pm) and Session 2 (2:00pm–5:00pm).

Open + Masters must compete in Session 1.

Rec + Intermediate are top rope only; Open is a mix of top rope + lead (and you’ll need to be able to show lead tags if you’re leading in Open).

Open Finals + Afterparty start at 5:30pm.

Meetup plan:

Three of the group admins are competing in the afternoon Intermediate division. We’ll meet by the orange chairs just past the front desk.

If you’re competing, plan to show up a bit early for check-in/warm-up and to find partners.

Belay / partner notes:

If you’re leading, you and your partner should be lead certified (and Open may require proof of lead tags, per the event rules).

If you’re new to these meetups, feel free to comment with your belay certs (TR / Lead) so we can pair folks up smoothly.

Quick notes:

We’re not affiliated with the gym—you’ll need a day pass or membership and your own gear (shoes + harness).

This event includes a spectator/belayer pass requirement during the redpoint rounds (and finals spectating is free, per the event info).

Be cool: zero tolerance for harassment or bad vibes.

Climbing has risk—safety first, always.

Hope to see you there! If you have questions (or want help figuring out which session/division fits you), drop a comment.

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