MEC Community Competition

Lead Ice Climbing

Introducing, the inaugural MEC Community Competition in lead ice climbing. Our local team of setters will modify the finals routes from the UIAA Ice Climbing World Championships for our open community competition. This competition is open to experienced climbers of all genders not competing in the World Championships.

Competition format: flash format, single attempt, randomized climbing order

Schedule: (Tentative)

2:00pm - Technical Meeting for competitors and judges

2:30pm - First Climber Start

Registration Fee: $25

Prizes: Thank you to our official competition sponsor, Mountain Equipment Company, for providing all of our prizes! Winners will be announced 15-20 minutes after the final competitor climbs.

Sign up to compete!

(Spots are limited, so register now!!)

Please register to attend: Admission is free for all spectators on Monday February 19

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Questions about the competition? Submit them through the form below.

YEG Ice and the Alpine Club of Canada Edmonton Section thanks Mountain Equipment Company for their partnership and support which makes offering the MEC Community Competition possible.