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Register Below!

ROCKTOBERFEST is bigger & better than ever!

Get ready for an epic experience this fall! Whether you're a seasoned climber or a first-timer, this event is all about pushing your limits, having fun, and celebrating the amazing outdoor spirit...PLUS good times, food, beer & live music!

The event includes a training camp, open house & open dry tool climbing competition.

Each climber will get to climb 2 routes in the flash format qulification round. All Athletes will receive a welcome package with their registration. The top 8 men & women climbers in the LEAD category will climb in iso format finals.​

All Participants require a valid waiver. Participants under 14 years of age must be accompanied by a Parent/Guardian.

Event Details

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September 18-19

Open Competition & Festival

ROCKTOBERFEST is back with dry tooling, rock music entertainment, oktoberfest style food & drink, and more!

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September 18-19

Team Canada Try-Outs

In partnership with Ice Climbing Canada, try out for Team Canada for the 2026-27 Season. Qualifying athletes take part in the Ice Climbing World Tour!

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September 19-21

Dry Tool Training Camp & Open House

For new and experienced competition ice climbers looking to train with other local and international athletes.

ROCKTOBERFEST - September 18-19

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18:45

*Friday Night

LEAD Athlete Meeting

Team Canada Try Out Athlete Meeting at Climb YEG

19:00

*Friday Night

Community Speed Climbing

Head to Head Speed Climbing

20:00

*Friday Night

Live Rock Music

Performance by Punch Buggy

10:00

- 14:00

LEAD Qualification Round & Adult Top Rope Competition

2 Routes

LEAD (Team Canada Try Out)

Community Top Rope Awards

11:00

- 19:00

Oktoberfest Beer Gardens & Brautwursts

Join us in your best Oktoberfest style for beer & brautwurst from Fuge Sausages

14:00

- 16:00

Youth (12-17yrs) Dry Tool Competition

2 Routes

Youth Competition Awards

14:30

- 16:30

Try It! Activities & Workshops

Try Dry Tool Climbing (SIGN UP BELOW) OR try out a Segway from River Valley Adeventure Co.

17:00

- 19:00

LEAD Finals

Team Canada Try-Outs Finals:

Isolation closes at 16:30, route observation at 17:00

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Punch Buggy

20:00, September 18

The gentlemen of rock. Edmonton's cover rock band playing the best of 90's and 2000's rock anthems. Reminding you of the songs you forgot to love. Join us for rock and roll with power and passion, played with precision and panache - Let's party at ROCKTOBERFEST!

Mens & Womens Categories

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Open LEAD Competition*
(*Team Canada Qualifier)

For athletes looking to compete at the top level in Canada and qualify to compete on for Ice Climbing Canada.

PRICE: $50

All athletes receive a welcome package & climb 2 routes flash format in the qualification round. The top 8 men & women will move on to the finals (iso format).

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Top Rope

For recreational dry tool climbers looking to try competing for the first time and challenge themselves.

PRICE: $25

All athletes receive climb 2 routes flash format in the qualification round. The top 3 men & women receive prizing from Climb YEG.

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Youth (12-17 yrs)

For young dry tool climbers looking to experience competition along side the top athletes in Canada.

PRICE: $15

All athletes climb 2 routes flash format in the qualification round. The top 3 men & women receive prizing from Climb YEG.

Training Camp - September 19-21

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Sep 19

7:00pm-9:00pm

Welcome (1 & 2 Day)

Welcome dinner, course overview, gear prep

Sep 20

8:00am-12:00pm

Morning Session (1 & 2 Day)

Effective Warm-ups, skill development, rope work

Sep 20

11:30am-1:30pm

OPEN HOUSE

For NEW competition ice climbers looking to try the sport

Sep 20

1:30pm-5:30pm

Afternoon Session (1 & 2 Day)

High wall climbing, strength & endurance, training plans

Sep 20

7:00pm-9:00pm

Evening Session (2 Day)

Mental preparation, visualization

Sep 21

8:00am-12:00pm

Morning Session (2 Day)

Movement drills, bouldering, speed climbing

Sep 21

1:30pm-5:30pm

Afternoon Session (2 Day)

Competition simulation

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