Who Should Attend ...?
When
Is ClimbFest ...?
How
Do I Register for the Comp ...?
How
do I Become a ClimbFest Sponsor ...?
Where
Are the Quincy Quarries ...?
How
Can I Get Involved ...?
What
is the History of the Quincy Quarries ...?
Who Should Attend ...?
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Everyone! General admission is
free--just show up! Are
you new to climbing? Come
see what its all about--you can watch seasoned climbers
demonstrate different styles of climbing, or you can try out
the ropes yourself.
Climbing
for the General Public - on real stone - will be available
all day long. (A small donation of $3 to defray cost is
required.) Climbing
on the EMS artificial wall is available too.
Are
you a rock star? Speed-climbing
competitions in several classifications will be held in the
afternoon! See How Do I Register for the
Comp.
When is the ClimbFest ...?
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The
ClimbFest will take place on Saturday, September 22. Please
view our Schedule of Events.
Please note that this schedule may be updated as the date
draws near.
How Do I register for the Comp
...?
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Competition
requires registration and a $20 entry fee. Competitors can
register the morning of the event. It helps to get
there early! Because this is a speed comp, you can preview
and practice the climbs in your skill category as much as you
want before the comp starts.
Where are the Quincy Quarries ...? Top
The historic Quincy Quarries are located
on Ricciuti Drive in West Quincy, MA, minutes off I-93. Find
directions here or visit the
Department of Conservation and Recreation's page for more
information about the Quincy Quarries
Reservation.
How Can I Get Involved ...? Top
Thanks for asking! Those interested in
becoming sponsors, by donating cash, goods, or services, can
contact our Volunteer
Coordinator As
with every ClimbFest - volunteers make it happen!
How Do I Become a ClimbFest Sponsor ...? Top
Sponsoring the ClimbFest is a great
opportunity to contact climbers and the general public, who
are increasingly interested in climbing. Please contact
our Sponsor
Coordinator for information on the benefits of becoming a
ClimbFest Sponsor.
What
is the History of the Quincy Quarries ...?
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The
Quincy Quarries (and there were many of them) played an
important role in early American commerce.
See our Quarries History article
For
example, the Quarries were the site of the Nations first
commercial railroad.
Contact
the Mass Bay Railroad Enthusiasts for more
information on this interesting part of American History.
