Cities/Chicago/Come Hell or Highpoint

Thank you for joining us!

You all made our 2024 competition a huge success! We had a blast climbing, cheering, and celebrating with you. You can find the full results and photos below. Join us again next year for another exciting round of Hell or Highpoint!

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Results

You can see Rec / Intermediate / Open results by using the tabs at the bottom of this window.

Thank you to our awesome sponsors!

Unparallel Climbing Shoes

La Sportiva Apparel

Petzl

Edelrid

Joshua Tree Skincare

Literally Outside

Gearhead Outfitters

Backcountry Chicago

Urban Kayaks

Jacu Cascara

Our shirts were a hit! Be sure to register early next year in order to guarantee your shirt:

Details

  • Nine Categories – Mens, Non-Binary, and Womens categories will compete across 3 difficulty divisions:
    • Recreational: Up to 5.10- | Intermediate: 5.10 to 5.11 | Open: 5.11+ and Up
    • Select your category based on the grade you can typically complete in a single session
  • Paraclimbing – One combined category for all genders and difficulty levels competing to take a spot on the podium
  • All climbs will be completed on top-rope with the exception of open finals
  • Redpoint Format: Top 5 climbs count toward your overall score for the redpoint round.
  • Prizes for the top 3 Rec and Intermediate Climbers in each gender category after the redpoint round
  • The top 5 Open Climbers in each gender category will advance to an onsight finals round. Prizes for the top 3 finalists!
  • $15 Spectator Pass for any non-competitors
  • Afterparty featuring Chicago Taco Authority parked outside with food available for purchase. Free beer for competitors/ spectators!

Excited for next year? You better be!