Nightmare on Crux Street | Bouldering Competition

A spine-tingling showdown at the wall—Nightmare on Crux Street is back and creepier than ever!

This Halloween-themed bouldering competition is open to all skill levels and welcomes climbers and non-climbers alike for a frightfully fun evening of costumes, climbing, and chaos.

Competition Overview:
3:30 PM – Check-in
4:00–6:00 PM – Regular Comp Time (50 bouldering problems)
6:00–7:00 PM – Games, Costume Contest & Giveaway
7:00–8:00 PM – Finals in the Dark! (Spooky spotlight lighting, high-stakes climbs)

Expect:
•  Hauntingly good boulders –
•  Costume competitions with prizes for creativity & scare factor
•  A live student DJ to bring the beats to the boulder
•  Slackline showdown
•  Giveaways
•  Glowing Halloween spotlights for an eerie and electric finals vibe

Costume Categories:
•  Best Overall
•  Best Climbing-Themed Costume
•  Scariest Costume Perks: First 5 to register get a free shirt!

Comp entry includes: 1 raffle ticket + eligibility for special categories Wear a costume = 1 extra ticket Additional raffle tickets available for $1 donation each Prizes

Include:
•  Donated gear and goodies
•  Retired hold trophies & rope rugs
•  Prizes for top competitors in beginner, intermediate, and advanced categories

Special judge’s awards:
•  Most Creative Beta
•  Most Flashes
•  Most Climbs Completed

Everyone’s Invited! Even if you don’t climb, join us for the party—cheer on friends, vote in the costume contest, compete in side games, and win prizes just for showing up in costume!

Free to all watching the competition!

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