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The Front Climbing Club

Deadpoint Competition

Saturday October 24 // The Front SLC

Can you feel it, that clenched pit in your stomach? The cold sweat on your forehead? The tingling in your fingers? That feeling that somewhere out there something horrible is watching you? It can only mean one thing... Deadpoint is coming!

Greetings Dyno demons, slab spooks, boulder-geists, and grip ghosties! Chalk up and prepare to conquer your fear, for our annual Deadpoint competition has returned again this year! Whether you're fresh meat or returning from the grave, not to worry - all climbing abilities are welcome!

Registration and FAQs

Categories

Beginner (Men's or Women's) V0-3
Intermediate (Men's or Women's) V4-5
Advanced (Men's or Women's) V6-7
Expert (Men's or Women's) V8-9
Pro – hard
Masters (Men's or Women's, any level, ages 45+)
Non-Binary (any level)

Comp Pricing

RateThrough Oct 7After Oct 7
Beginner – Advanced, members$30$40
Beginner – Advanced, non-members$40$50
Pro$60$60
Returning Competitors$30$30

Only Earlybird registrations (through October 7th) will be guaranteed a shirt.

Registration Includes

  • Piles of participant raffle prizes from our awesome sponsors
  • Spectator entry to Pro Finals session at The Front SLC, including citizen's podium awards, participant raffle, food and drink, tarot readings, and costume contest
Do I need to be a member to participate?

No, but members get a discount on registration and get to climb (and practice yoga and Jiu-Jitsu, and work out, and hang out...) here as much as they want!

Find more info on memberships and all of the awesome amenities that come with them at Salt Lake City, Ogden, and South Main.

How do I compete in Pro Finals?

Pro Competitors must participate in the Qualification Round on October 23rd at 4PM to qualify for Pro Finals on October 24th. The top 8 pros from each category will be heading to Pro Finals.

2026 Schedule

Friday October 23 // Pro Qualifiers

Qualifiers on the Monobloc4:00p

Saturday October 24 // Competition Day

Session 1
Check in9:00a – 10:15a
Rules Meeting10:15a – 10:30a
Climbing10:30a – 1:30p
Session 2
Check in12:30p – 1:45p
Rules Meeting1:45p – 2:00p
Climbing2:00p – 5:00p
Finals Night
Bar and food open5:00p
Costume contest, participant raffle, citizen's podium5:30p
Pro Finals7:00p$5K cash purse. Spectators get in free!
After Party9:30pAt the Engine Room, after the Pro Awards

Setting Closures

Areas close all day while the setters build the comp.

  • Monday October 19: Caves and Bulge area in OG Boulders, and Monobloc
  • Tuesday October 20: Vert and Slab area in OG Boulders, and Monobloc
  • Wednesday October 21: OG Boulders, Terminal, and Monobloc
  • Thursday October 22: Terminal, OG Boulders, Geo Boulders, and Monobloc
  • Friday October 23: Terminal, OG Boulders, Geo Boulders, and Monobloc
  • Saturday October 24: Comp day! Full gym open until 4:30p, bouldering for competitors only. Register and join us, or come watch the Pro Finals for free!
  • Monday October 26 – Wednesday October 28: Post-comp fill-in. Areas re-open as fill-in is completed.

Comp Etiquette

First and foremost, our comps are meant to be fun and to establish camaraderie within our community. These are a great way to meet and climb with those who share your love of the sport. We encourage you to be supportive of your fellow climber.

Here are some etiquette guidelines:
  • Wait your turn and be courteous
  • Stay off the pads if you’re not climbing
  • Be safe – don’t walk, run, or climb under others
  • Don’t get frustrated, stay positive and have fun!
First time?
  • Be sure to watch others for beta
  • Pace yourself – remember it’s a timed event, not a race
  • Don’t take it too seriously! Don’t be intimidated by the term “competition”

Register now, if you DARE!

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors!