Limestone Rodeo

Limestone Rodeo Competition
Saddle up and send! The Limestone Rodeo is ICF’s signature roped climbing competition held at the iconic Wild Iris crag. This friendly comp invites climbers of all levels to test their skills on the stunning dolomite limestone Wyoming is famous for. Whether you're gunning for the most routes or simply stoked to climb alongside the community, this is your chance to shine on real rock.

• Where: Wild Iris, Lander, WY

• When: Saturday, July 12 7:30am-4pm @ Wild Iris Main Wall Parking Lot

• Format: Redpoint-style competition

• Divisions: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced

• Prizes: Awarded to top finishers in each division, plus a special prize for first place finishers

• What to Bring: Personal climbing gear, plenty of water and snacks to sustain you for the whole day in the heat! 

Pre-registration encouraged to ensure a smoother ICF experience! 

Rules:

• Please be honest.
• All competitors/teams must be at the Saturday morning pre-rodeo roundup meeting at Wild Iris Main Wall parking lot at 7:30 AM. The Limestone Rodeo starts at 8 AM on Saturday morning from here, and ends at 4 PM back at the Wild Iris Main Wall Parking lot.
• Only routes on designated walls/sectors count.
• The grades/walls follow the new 2023 guidebook "Lander Rock Climbs" (available at Wild Iris Mountain Sports).
• Competitors are only allowed to submit up to 4 climbs from each sector to count towards their overall 15-pitch score, so you must visit multiple sectors throughout the day! Competitors should submit their top 15 pitches, but 15 pitches is not required!
• Routes must be onsighted or red-pointed to count. This means no falls or hangs, aiding of any kind, and the anchor must be clipped!
• Partners must match each other pitch for pitch (not necessarily climb for climb); your partner cannot climb pitches for you.
• You must use this official scorecard during the competition and turn in the one you use (please be kind to the judges and be as neat as possible!).
• SCORECARDS NEED TO BE SUBMITTED BEFORE 4 PM! 500 points will be deducted from competitors' scorecards if turned in after 4 PM. Cards submitted at or after 4:15 PM will not be considered.
• No gear stashing is allowed, be fair!
• The use of motorized or wheeled transportation is not allowed at this competition.
• Using stick clips is permitted for safety reasons
• WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE AWARD CEREMONY EVENT during the KeyNote in City Park at the stage.