Outdoor Adventure Center

44^th Annual Pocatello Pump
September 14, 2024
8 AM, Ross Park 

The longest running climbing competition in America. Started in 1981, the event serves as a fundraiser for the Climber’s Scholarship. The Climber's Scholarship benefits students that participate in The Pump. 

The Pocatello Pump is a top rope climbing competition that has gained a reputation for being the friendliest competition in the nation. The Pump offers experiences for climbers of all abilities. 

For entrants in the categories named City of Rocks (5.11 - 5.12), Shawangunks (5.10 - 5.11), Smith Rocks (5.6 - 5.9) and Massacre Rocks (non-competitive), climbing starts at 9:00 am at Ross Park Sunny Side. Registration begins at 8:00 am. Directions are in the link below.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/cDfyWiVJqK4AASst9 

For entrants in the categories named Red Rocks (5.10 - 5.11), Seneca Rocks (5.5 - 5.9), Big Cottonwood Canyon (11 - 15 year old), Little Cottonwood Canyon (10 and under), Massacre Rocks (non-competitive), and Everest (all ability climbers), climbing starts at 1:00 pm at Ross Park Shady Side. Registration begins at noon at Ross Park Shady Side. Directions are in the link below.

https://maps.app.goo.gl/hVY8K5XRQKaxdT9x7 

Climbing Categories

Climbers may register for any one category. Choose an appropriate category for yourself. The Pump suggests you choose a category that reflects the grade of climb you would go out and climb on any given day. Points are awarded according to the difficulty of the climb. Climbers can climb any route but there is a two fall limit. 

Sunny Side categories: City of Rocks (5.11 - 5.12), Shawangunks (5.10 - 5.11), Smith Rocks (5.6 - 5.9) and Massacre Rocks (non-competitive). 

Shady Side categories: Red Rocks (5.10 - 5.11), Seneca Rocks (5.5 - 5.9), Big Cottonwood Canyon (11 - 15 year old), Little Cottonwood Canyon (10 and under), Massacre Rocks (non-competitive), and Everest (all ability climbers)

REGISTER HERE

Pump Rules and Regulations 2024