Woman Up Climbing Festival: Open Competition

Woman Up is coming this August 22-23 to Class 5 in Torrance, and we're thrilled that this year’s Woman Up will be the first-ever roped-climbing competition!

If you are competing to qualify for the Open Competition, you MUST register here.

Take Note! This is a lead climbing competition. All competitors must be capable of lead climbing at an open-level standard and are responsible for ensuring they have the skills, judgment, and experience necessary to participate safely. By registering, competitors acknowledge that they are competent to lead climb and manage their own safety while participating in the event.

We have a $10,000 cash purse waiting to be claimed by the top six climbers in our Woman Up Open Competition! Those wanting to go head-to-head in the Finals round will be assigned a time slot for the on-sight qualifiers on Saturday after Open registration closes. Your qualifier competition window will take place between noon and 4:00pm on Saturday, with ISO closing at 11:30am. Please note that this comp is intended for women and underrepresented genders. All others are encouraged to spectate and support.

Open Qualifiers
Date: Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
Competitor Checkin: 10:30am
ISO Opens: 10:30am
ISO Closes: 11:30am
Rules Meetings: 11:45am
Open Qualifiers Climbing: 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Finals
The top six finishers from the Open Qualifiers will advance to compete in the Finals on Sunday.
Date: Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
ISO Opens: 4:30pm
ISO Closes: 5:00pm
Open Finals: 6:00pm
Closing Ceremony + Awards: After Finals

Cash Purse:
1st Place - $4,000
2nd Place - $2,500
3rd Place - $1,500
4th Place - $900
5th Place - $600
6th Place - $500

Pricing BEFORE June 30th:
$45 for Members
$80 for Non-Members

Pricing July 1st and later:
$65 for Members
$100 for Non-Members

Woman Up donates all proceeds to a non-profit that increases diversity in the climbing and outdoor recreation world. This year, we're thrilled to announce WalkGood LA as the 2026 beneficiary. WalkGood LA is a nonprofit wellness organization dedicated to creating spaces for healing through community-based movement and mindfulness.

Our Access to Climbing (ATC) Program offers 25% off on clinics and competitions. Contact info@touchstoneclimbing.com to receive your unique discount code before you book, which can be used during registration to receive a 25% discount.