WOMAN UP
CLIMBING FESTIVAL
The Woman Up Climbing Festival is a celebration of the incredible women and nonbinary folx present in every aspect of rock climbing from routesetters to weekend warriors to professional athletes to bright-eyed newbies. With this multi-day event, we hope to inspire more people who identify as women or nonbinary to join our industry, achieve their personal goals, and find their community.
August 22-23, 2026
Class 5 - Ropes
20120 Hawthorne Blvd
Torrance, CA 90503
Yeti
Flashed
La Sportiva
walltopia
Butora
ocun
Madrock
10
How to Participate
After climbing hard, party harder with free food, beer, and prizes.
Citizens Category
The Citizen Competition is an opportunity for you to push yourself in a friendly environment. The comp is self-scored and set by an all-female and nonbinary routesetting crew. There's nothing else quite like it, so come and try hard with a bunch of other supportive climbers!
Open Category
The Open Comp is for advanced climbers at the top of their game and ready to throw down for a chance at a hefty cash purse!
Open competitors must first climb in our redpoint qualifier round. The top six competitors will advance to the onsight Finals.
Support The Comp
Volunteers
Help make the magic happen! We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to judge, monitor competition lines, operate cameras, and be card runners during the Open Qualifiers at this year’s Woman Up Climbing Festival.
No prior experience is necessary—just an attentive eye, a love for climbing, and a supportive spirit. You’ll get a front-row seat to the action, help keep things fair and fun, and be part of the crew that brings this event to life.
Spectators
Get ready to cheer, support, and soak up the stoke at WomanUp! Spectators just need a waiver on file to join the fun, score chances at free swag during the Open Comp, and help make a difference as 100% of proceeds support BORP, empowering athletes with disabilities through sports and recreation.
Free for members, $10 for non-members
SCHEDULE
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Sunday, August 23, 2026
Kick-Off Party
Saturday, August 22, 2026 from 3pm - 7pm
We always kick off Woman Up with a party! In addition to food, drinks, and community, previous years’ parties have included pull-up competitions, panels, scavenger hunts, dance parties, and more. And, yeah, it’s always a blast.
Clinics and Workshops
Every year we offer clinics and workshops on a variety of topics hosted by leaders in the climbing industry. Clinics have included an all-day routesetting clinic led by the same crew who set all the problems for the Woman Up comp, leading, gear placement, and technique and more.
Clinics have been led by pros like Beth Rodden, Lynn Hill, Emily Seelenfreund, Alex Johnson, and Woman Up Open finalists!
More info on 2026 clinics is coming soon!
Giving Back
ATTEND TO SUPPORT
We donate 100% of the proceeds from competition fees and spectator passes, and 10% from all clinics (clinic guides get the other 90%), to a non-profit that increases diversity in the climbing and outdoor recreation world.
This year’s recipient organization is TBD.
While the event is free for members, we encourage all who can to make a suggested donation of $20.
Community Market
There’s a lot of interest in our Community Market, and we would love to have you join us.
But space is limited. So all vendors must apply for a spot.
The application will be posted here in April.
Flashed
Sponsor
Embracing curiosity, analysis, and iteration, Flashed creates innovative gear for climbers—for use in the gym and outside.
Moon Jelly Ceramics
Community Market
Inspired by the soft and slow movements of the moon jellyfish, Moon Jelly Ceramics is a queer/AAPI/woman-owned ceramics studio located in southwest Berkeley, CA.
AGONIST
Community Market
AGONIST is a group of climbing creatives who take inspiration from nature, climbing history, tattoo artwork (or anything really) to create cool items for the crag or the gym.
Static
Community Market
Using earth-friendly, fun, and authentic materials, Static makes chalk bags, buckets, and mini duffles that stand out.
Maeday Naturals
Community Market
Fixes busted hands, Fast. All-natural. No junk. Created by a climber. Trusted by nurses, stylists, trades workers, & caregivers.
Chaparral Jewelry
Community Market
From the highest mountains to the deepest valleys, and the winding rivers that connect them, our topographically accurate jewelry captures the essence of the landscapes that occupy our hearts.
Idle Feline
Community Market
Crag gear for cats and their humans 🐈❤️🐈⬛. Made in Oakland, CA
Alarcon Adventure Art
Community Market
Rebecca Alarcon makes paintings imbued with both appreciation and nostalgia for the beautiful, fleeting moments she spends in nature.