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The Canmore scramble is back, costumes welcome

Forty problems set the day of, a $40 entry and a bonus podium for the best Halloween costume.

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Canmore Climbing Gym's scramble returns, and the gym says it is for everyone, from first-time competitors to podium chasers. There will be 40 brand-new problems, set the day of the event.

Climb as many as you can between 7 and 10 pm, track your top climbs and see where you land. Entry is $40, and because it is Halloween there is a bonus podium for the best costume. The post does not give a date, so check with the gym.

Vibe check

  • Competitive
  • Party
  • Beginner-friendly

A one-night comp loose enough for first-timers, with costumes.

Good for
  • Starter VB–V0
  • Amateur V1–V3
  • Advanced V4–V6
  • Pro V7+
Know before you go
  • 7 to 10 pm
  • $40 entry
  • 40 new problems set the day of

From the gym's Instagram post

Canmore Climbing Gym

Address
1404 Railway Ave, Canmore, AB
Website
canmoreclimbinggym.ca
Day pass
$19.00 CAD (from the gym's price list; check before you go)
City
Canmore, AB

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