Watch and compete with Ithaca’s top boulderers!

March 22, 2025

Compete at the Taughannock Panic!

Presented by Climbing Illustrated, Taughannock Panic is traditional red-point competition, with an AM session and a PM session and an onsight finals!

The comp is split into multiple categories:

Skill level: Beginner, Intermediate, Open (Expert)

Approximate ranges are V0-3, V4-6, and V7+, respectively. Choose the category that you think represents you best and try your best at the comp - our format will automatically bump you up to a higher category if you exceed your own expectations.

Gender: Male (+ non-binary), Female (+ non-binary)

Age: Youth, Adult

Price: $60 for non-members, $45 for members

Members are annual, monthly, or 30-day. 5 pass packs do not count as members.

FREE T-SHIRT WITH REGISTRATION!

Participants registering after 3/1 are not guaranteed shirt size, although we will try our best!

Time

AM Session: 8:15am check-in, 9:00am start

PM Session: 12:15pm check-in, 1:00pm start

Competitors registering in the Expert Division should sign up for the AM session to allow time to rest if they earn a spot in the Finals. Finals start at 7pm.

The Finals will be a traditional onsight competition

Other Details

  • Details on prizes to be announced

  • Prizes are awarded after the finals; you do not have to be present to win.

  • Spectating is free, although there may be limited seating and standing space

  • Food and beverage options to be determined

Questions? Email ryan@cayugaclimbs.com