2022 Granite Gripper


Granite Gripper Fact Sheet


  • 2022 marks the 30th Annual Granite Gripper Climbing Competition. It is the longest running trad climbing competition in North America.
  • This Granite Gripper takes place at Enchanted Rock State Natural Area and all proceeds go directly to Friends of Enchanted Rock. “FOER” is a volunteer-based 501c3 non-profit that reinvests donations throughout the year to:
    • Preserve Enchanted Rock as a State Natural Area 
    • Maintain bolts and climbing hardware 
    • Construct and maintain hiking trails
    • Provide guided tours and educational signage
  • Camping is available for participants and guests on Friday, 11/18 & Saturday, 11/19 at the pavilion below Turkey Peak (not the main entrance!).
  • Registration tickets do NOT include a meal ticket. Meal tickets are sold separately.

Registration Form


Schedule of Events


TimeActivity
7:00am – 8:45amRegistration opens and all climbers sign a waiver

Grab some breakfast tacos and coffee before you head out to climb.

Boulderers can sign in, get their scorecards, and leave to start climbing.
8:45am – 9:00amMandatory roped climbers’ orientation – hand out the lists and scorecards for roped climbs.
9:00amRoped climbing begins.
4:00pmBouldering score sheets deadline.
5:00pmRoped climbing score sheets deadline.
6:00pm – 7:00pmDinner, silent auction, awards ceremony, raffle prizes giveaway.
7:00pm – 7:30pmEvening program begins.

Volunteer


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Rules


Header Photo Courtesy of Savannah Cummins