Whether you’re here to throw down in the Open category on the hardest boulders, or just want to experience your first comp in Novice, Pumpkin Pump gives you the chance to test your skills on a fresh set of boulders in a modified redpoint format. Expect fun, prizes, and plenty of stoke!
7:00 AM Youth Check In | 7:45 AM Youth Rules | 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM Youth Competition | 11:00 AM Borealis Buns Food Truck opens | 10:30 AM Adult Round 1 Check In | 11:15 AM Adult Round 1 Rules | 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM Adult Round 1 Competition | 2:00 PM Adult Round 2 Check In | 2:45 PM Adult Round 2 Rules | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM Adult Round 2 Competition | 5:00 PM Bar Opens | 6:00 PM Youth Finals Check In | 6:30 PM Youth Finals Begin | Youth Competitor raffle and awards immediately after Youth Finals | 7:30-8:00 PM Open Finals Iso Check In | 8:30 PM Open Finals Begins | Adult competitor raffles, spectator raffles, and awards immediately after Open Finals
Within Pumpkin Pump this year will also be the USA Climbing Alaska Regional Selection Event for Bouldering (AKSE). If you are an Alaskan Youth USAC climber trying to qualify for Regionals, please follow the Pumpkin Pump 2025 registration link for more info!
Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 25th, 2025! The gym will be closed to the public and open only to competitors and spectator ticket holders.
Whether you’re brand new to comps or a seasoned crusher, there’s a division for you:
Adult: Novice (V1+), Intermediate (V3+), Women’s Advanced (V4+), Men’s Advanced (V5+), Women’s Open (V6+), Men’s Open (V7+)
Youth: Novice (V1+), Intermediate (V3+), Advanced (V5+)
All category grades are approximate and correspond to climbers’ flash grade.
Looking for details? Full schedules are posted under your category registration link under the Schedule tab!
Costumes are a tradition: expect wigs, wings, onesies, and more, with prizes for the most fun outfits. After your climbs, grab a Broken Tooth beverage, check out the food trucks, and stick around for finals and our epic evening raffle. We will also be hosting our annual costume contest after Youth Advanced Finals!
Remember: no climbing after consuming alcohol!
Finals is the main event of the night, featuring high-energy climbing under the spotlights. Expect big moves, loud cheers, a live DJ, and a chance to snag prizes from our sponsored throw box. All happening right before the raffle and awards!
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