In collaboration with Allez Up and presented by Arc’teryx, we are thrilled to present the 2024 edition of the bouldering competition at JACKALOPE Montreal! Following the excitement generated by our festivals in Virginia Beach and Mississauga, we can’t wait to bring JACKALOPE back home to Montreal! Climbers and spectators can expect an extraordinary show.
Scramble Comp
This year, JACKALOPE Montreal offers an open bouldering competition! Following a scramble format, climbers will compete on 25 boulder problems. There will be two distinct categories:
RECREATIONAL: for beginner and intermediate climbers – yellow to red – V0 to V7. • OPEN: for expert climbers – red to white – V8 and above.
When registering, climbers will be able to choose their category and the qualification round they wish to participate in. To kick off the weekend, the first round will take place on Friday, September 13, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. Two additional rounds will follow on Saturday, September 14, from 12:45 PM to 3:15 PM and from 3:15 PM to 5:45 PM, respectively.
Afterward, the top 12 climbers (6 men and 6 women) in the Open category will have the chance to compete in a rush-format final. In this round, athletes will be divided into two groups of three. A prize pool of $10,000 will be shared among the top 3 men and top 3 women.
Speed (Knock Out – Tournament style)
This year, JACKALOPE will also introduce a speed bouldering competition, where climbers will race side by side on identical boulders. Similar to traditional speed competitions, the format will work like a tournament where athletes knock each other out by trying to be the fastest to climb the problem. As with the scramble, the speed competition will be open to all, with moderately difficult problems (~V4 or blue tape). The women’s qualifications will take place on Sunday, September 15, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, followed by the men’s qualifications from 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM. Winners will receive Arc’teryx prizes!
Arc’teryx Initiation Wall
In addition to the thrilling competitions, we are excited to introduce an introductory bouldering wall, offering all visitors the chance to discover and try bouldering! Presented by Arc’teryx, this wall will be open throughout the festival. Whether you’re an experienced climber or a beginner, the Introductory Wall offers a variety of problems suited to all levels.
With the clock ticking down ever so closely until September, we can’t wait to see what surprises this year has in store. If you have any more questions or want to join the volunteer crew for the comp, be sure to refer to the Allez Up website. See you on the wall!
