Join us for the Black Hills Climbers Coalition monthly meeting on Thursday, October 30th at 7PM at Hay Camp Brewery in Rapid City. We'll be reviewing climbing access topics and discussing needs to new board members!
See you there!
Join us for our annual community potluck in the South Seas climbing area on Saturday, August 30th, starting around 9:00 AM. This long-standing tradition is all about community connection, shared meals, and good times with fellow climbers—no ropes or equipment will be provided by the BHCC, so bring your own gear if you plan to climb.
Bring a dish, snack, or beverage to share—anything you'd enjoy contributing to the communal table. Want to take part in the tradition? Bring a pot of chili! It’s a classic staple of this event.
This gathering is less about the send and more about the people. Whether you’re climbing or just hanging out, everyone’s welcome!
Please contact us if you have any questions. See you there!
OUR ANNUAL CUSTER STATE PARK CLIMBING FESTIVAL IS HERE!
Join us at Pumpfest, A Black Hills Climbing Festival hosted by the Black Hills Climbers Coalition!
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Black Hills, this event brings together climbers of all skill levels for a weekend of vertical crystal pinching. Whether you’re a seasoned climber or beginner, Pumpfest has something for every climber.
Immerse yourself in the Black Hills community of climbers, enjoy expert-led workshops and clinics, and discover the breathtaking beauty of the Black Hills while climbing among the beautiful landscape of Custer State Park.
This year’s festival will be held behind Sylvan Lake in the Inner Outlet Climbing Area of Custer State Park. While we will not be setting up ropes this year, climbers are encouraged to explore classic routes across formations such as Inner Outlet, Vertigo View, Inner Course, Practice Rock, Paydirt Pinnacle, and Nora’s Wall.
This shift reflects our focus on partner connection, community engagement, and skill development through guided clinics. Whether you’re linking up with new partners or attending a clinic, you’ll have access to dozens of climbs in one of CSP’s most scenic and iconic areas.
(Refer to map layout below for exact location)
4PM - 5PM: Speaker Event
Located at the Custer Library (447 Crook St. #4, Custer, SD)
Guest Speakers with Q&A to follow
5:30 - 9PM: Kickoff Social
Located at the South Dakota Outdoor Shop
429 Mt. Rushmore Road, Custer, SD
YoYo Habachi Food Truck available
Lost Cabin Beer Takeover
5:30 - 6:30 PM: Social Hour
6:30-9PM Live Music by Neon Eyes
Learn more about the band below.
Free camping offered in the town of Custer
Generously donated by Don’t Panic
Book your spot below: Van, Car, and Tent site available
7-8 AM: Yoga & Breathwork
Located at Custer Couthouse Museum Lawn (next to the Outdoor Shop)
411 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD
Breathwork led by Chris Pelczarski from Inner Earth Breathwork
Sign up and learn more below!
Yoga Class: Hatha Yoga for Climbers led by Sarah Christiansen
Sign up and learn more below!
8 AM: Climbing Clinic Check In
Location: SD Outdoor Shop
7-10 AM: Coffee, Donuts, & Climbing Partner Meetup
Don’t have a partner for the day? Gather at the Outdoor Shop to fuel up on coffee and donuts, and connect with other climbers looking for partners!
Location: SD Outdoor Shop
8AM - 1PM: Climbing Clinics
Led by Sylvan Rocks Climbing Guide School (Pre-registration required)
Sign up and descriptions below!
8AM - 4PM: CLIMBING in Custer State Park
See map below how to approach the Outlets climbing area
Outdoor vendors will have booths available by the climbing routes
Vendors include: CAAMP, Evolv, Black Hole Resole, & Pain and Movement Physical Therapy
4:30 - 11 PM: After Party
Location: Custer Beacon
5 - 7:30PM Yard Games, Vendors, Crate Stacking, Raffle Prizes
7:30 - 10:30 PM: Live Music by Barstool Prophets
Learn more about the band below.
Free camping offered in the town of Custer
Generously donated by Don’t Panic
Book your spot below: Van, Car, and Tent sites available
8-9 AM: Yoga & 9am Breath Work
Yoga Located at Custer Courthouse Museum Lawn (next to the Outdoor Shop). Breathwork will meet at 9am at the Cathedral Spires
411 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Custer, SD
Breathwork led by Chris Pelczarski from Inner Earth Breathwork
Sign up and learn more below!
Yoga Class: Yoga Flow and Guided Stretching led by NIkki Massek
Sign up and learn more below!
8-10 AM: Coffee, Donuts, & Informal Climbing Partner Meetup
Don’t have a partner for the day? Gather at the Outdoor Shop to fuel up on coffee and donuts, and connect with other climbers looking for partners!
Location: SD Outdoor Shop
The BHCC will not be setting up top ropes for Pumpfest this year due to concerns regarding liability. Instead, we want to encourage community collaboration and involvement by connecting climbers with one another. The map below serves as a general guide to the areas where most people will be gathering and climbing. For specific climbing routes, we will have guidebooks available to review. These guidebooks can also be purchased at the SD Outdoor Shop, Granite Sports, or Roam’n Around.
The green parking area is where you’ll find the BHCC booth, along with booths from other companies. We encourage everyone to carpool whenever possible, as parking is limited in the area.
During this two-hour long course, you will learn the very basics of top rope rock climbing. Your instructors will teach you how to move effectively on the rocks, tie in with a figure eight follow through, top rope belay, and more! This course covers the foundational skills necessary to minimize risk while climbing in a single pitch, top rope setting. Please Call 605-484-7585 to fill out waivers before arrival. Equipment provided (Bring your own if you have it)
Saturday July 26, 2025 8:00am (Meet at SD Outdoor Shop)
$25 per person – 18 people max
Instructors: Matt Scherer, Amanda Danduran, & Graeme Breems
Sign up Below
This four-hour long course is designed for those interested in multi-pitch sport climbing. This clinic will cover the basics of moving from sport climbing in a single pitch environment to entering the realm of beginner multi-pitch climbing. We will focus on efficiency, anchor building, and mitigating risk in the multi-pitch environment. Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate; but participants should have an understanding and comfortability with climbing in a single pitch environment.
Saturday July 26, 2025 8:00am (Meet at SD Outdoor Shop)
$45 per person – 8 people max
Equipment NOT provided (Please bring your harness, helmet, shoes, anchor building materials (A variety of slings of different lengths, locking carabiners, non-locking carabiners, cordelette (18ft or more), belay device(s), etc.) Bring any gear you would normally carry while single or multi-pitch sport climbing. Participants will receive 10% off their entire purchase at the South Dakota Outdoor Shop if you need to purchase required materials for the course. Please Call 605-484-7585 to fill out waivers before arrival.
Instructors: Peter Gaeta & Chris Spellmeyer
Sign Up Below!
This five-hour long course is designed for avid and advanced climbers that wish to learn the foundational skills used during self & partner rescue. This course will cover isolating a compromised rope, passing a knot while lowering & on rappel, load transfers, escaping a belay into a counter balanced rappel, mechanical advantage, a ‘pick off’ (ex: injured lead climber), etc.
This is an ADVANCED level course, and participants should have a strong rock-climbing background. Participants should be familiar with various belay devices (assisted braking and not), extended rappelling, basic friction hitches, basic knot tying (figure eight, clove hitch, flat overhand, etc.) It is recommended that participants attempt to learn the munter hitch and the munter mule overhand prior to this course. While it is not mandatory for participants to be comfortable with the munter, exposure to the munter & munter mule overhand will allow more time to focus on the technical rescue skills covered in this course. The munter mule overhand is a foundational skill utilized in nearly all components of this rescue course.
Equipment NOT provided (Please bring your harness, helmet, shoes, anchor building materials (A variety of slings of different lengths, locking carabiners, non-locking carabiners, cordelette, belay device(s), etc.) Bring any gear you would normally carry while single or multi-pitch sport climbing). A cordelette (18-21ft long) is VERY important to have for this course. It is also recommended that you bring a form of note taking to best retain key points (photos & video taking is appropriate & encouraged). Participants will receive 10% off their entire purchase at the South Dakota Outdoor Shop if you need to purchase required materials for the course. Please Call 605-484-7585 to fill out waivers before arrival.
Saturday, July 26, 2025 8:00am (Meet at SD Outdoor Shop)
$45 per person – 8 people max
Instructors: Brandon Emery & Doug Plourde
Sign Up Below
Class will be a hatha yoga class for all levels. The class will begin with ease and gentleness and gradually flow into some playful elements and postures meant to bring out the smiles, lightheartedness & community connection of Pumpfest. Class will be tailored for climbers with an ongoing focus on fingers & wrists, shoulders, neck, hips & hamstrings. The final portion will include a chance to submerge your body in deep relaxation & explore the freedom found from releasing tension & expectations.
Saturday, July 26, 2025 7:00am (Meet at SD Outdoor Shop)
$15 per person
Instructor: Sari Christiansen
Sari has 25+ years of experience in the movement arts including multiple certifications in over 1,000 hours of yoga training from globally recognized schools such as Iyengar Institute and Anusara School of Hatha Yoga. Sari has taught for Balance Studio, Prima School of Dance, Yoga Studio Rapid City, YMCA, SD Yoga Conference, Black Hills Dance Theatre, Custer County Schools, City of Lakewood, CO, City of Santa Barbara, CA, Yoga in the Park, private lessons and more.
She currently teaches at the Trailhouse Arts in Custer, SD. https://www.trailhousearts.com/classes-events
Instagram: sariniki.artnsoul
Sign up Below!
Looking to have more low gravity days? Breath is the conduit. Our breath controls our frequency, what we feel, what we carry. Through an hour of guided breathing with music, you'll embark on a surprisingly profound journey that will help you feel more in tune with yourself and reconnect you to your heart. You'll learn to climb from the heart - to climb with breath, not with force - through conscious breathing. Come get a taste. If you booked a clinic, we will be back at the Outdoor Shop by 8:30 for gearing up.
Saturday, July 26, 2025 7:00am (Meet at SD Outdoor Shop)
$20 per person
Instructor: Chris Pelczarski
Sign Up Below!
Class will be a yoga flow and guided stretching to help aid in recovery from the previous day of climbing!
Sunday, July 27, 2025 8:00am (Meet at SD Outdoor Shop)
$15 per person
Instructor: Nikki Massek
Signup Below!
Looking to have more low gravity days? Breath is the conduit. Our breath controls our frequency, what we feel, what we carry. Through an hour of guided breathing with music, you'll embark on a surprisingly profound journey that will help you feel more in tune with yourself and reconnect you to your heart. You'll learn to climb from the heart - to climb with breath, not with force - through conscious breathing. Come get a taste.
Sunday, July 27, 2025 9:00am (Meet at Cathedral Spires Parking Lot)
Instructor: Chris Pelczarski
$20 per person
Sign Up Below!
Murray has been resoling climbing shoes for the Black Hills area for over a year now. In addition, his focus lately has turned to producing custom climbing shoes based on each customers foot shape. Murray is excited to share what he has learned about building shoes, and how he developed his own process of going from a 3D scan of the climbers foot to a quality fitted shoe made from proven materials like suede and Davos rubber.
Luke Ross was born and raised in the Black Hills, where he began climbing in 2002 and received his first camera at the age of 10. With a lifelong sense of adventure, he has found his dream in combining his passions for climbing and photography. In addition to these pursuits, Luke also enjoys mountain biking, kiteboarding, and anything that gets the heart rate up.
Dave Rone started climbing in 1976, and has extensive experience with big rock, ice, and alpine routes. He fell in love with the Black Hills during his first trip in 1979, and he and Mary Jo have lived near Custer since 2018.
Don’t Panic LLC is proud to host Pumpfest camping at The Pond, a unique 10+ acre private property on the Mickelson Trail just north of Custer, SD! Don't Panic LLC equips outdoor adventurers with essential wilderness medicine skills, ensuring they can confidently respond to emergencies in remote, challenging environments.
Car, van, tent, and hammock camping are available Friday, July 26, and Saturday, July 27. No RVs or pull-behind trailers due to space and road constraints.
Register to Camp: Fill out the registration form by clicking the button below.
Directions: Directions will be emailed to registered climbers by Thursday, July 25th.
Water: There is no potable water available on site. Please ensure you bring all the drinking water you
need.
Restrooms: A designated outhouse with a bucket toilet is located at the northern end of the property;
however, we encourage you to lighten your load before you arrive!
Fires: Please only have fires in the two designated fire rings. Always ensure fires are completely
extinguished and never left unattended. Be aware of any local fire bans.
Leave No Trace: We are committed to preserving this natural environment. Please pack out everything
you pack in, leaving no trash or waste behind.
Pets: Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome. Please ensure all pet waste is bagged and packed out.
For more extensive information about the property, including detailed rules and photos, please visit our Hipcamp page
Join us for the Black Hills Climbers Coalition monthly meeting on Monday, July 21st at 7PM at Hay Camp Brewery in Rapid City. We'll be reviewing the needs for our upcoming event PUMPFEST! WE are heavilly looking volunteers so please reach out via email to sign up.
See you there!
Join us for the Black Hills Climbers Coalition monthly meeting on Sunday, June 29th at 7PM at Cohort Brewery in Rapid City. We'll be reviewing results from the recent community survey, sharing updates from our meetings with local land managers, Pumpfest planning, and opening the floor for your questions and ideas.
See you there!
Join us for the Black Hills Climbers Coalition monthly meeting on Sunday, May 18th at 6:30 PM at the South Dakota Outdoor Shop in Custer. We'll be reviewing results from the recent community survey, sharing updates from our meetings with local land managers, and opening the floor for your questions and ideas.
New 2025 Meeting Schedule:
Starting this month, BHCC meetings will be held during the third week of each month. The specific day and location may vary depending on the season and to ensure accessibility for different parts of the community. We’ll post each meeting’s details in advance on our website calendar and social media.
As always, if you miss a meeting, you can catch up anytime by reading the Meeting Notes on our website.
See you there!
Join us on Tuesday, May 6th from 5:00–8:00 PM at Black Hills Basecamp for a special La Sportiva Shoe Demo!
This is a fantastic opportunity to test out the latest climbing shoes from La Sportiva, including models like the Finale, Skwama, and Mandala. Whether you're a seasoned climber or new to the sport, trying different shoes can help you find the perfect fit for your climbing style.
The Black Hills Climbers Coalition (BHCC) will also have a booth at the event—stop by to learn more about our initiatives, upcoming events, and how you can get involved in the climbing community. Don't miss this chance to connect with fellow climbers and enhance your gear knowledge!
REEL ROCK
19
FILM TOUR
Screening on March 28th
Reel Rock Film Tour is back! The BHCC is happy to announce that we will be screening Reel Rock 19 on March 22nd & 28th
Reel Rock 19 showcases three world-premiere climbing films spanning disciplines, characters, and continents: a heartfelt story of second chances in love and climbing on Squamish’s legendary Cobra Crack; an outrageous 18-day big wall epic on Patagonia’s towering Torre Central; and the pursuit of a lifelong dream—a 5.15 first ascent—made possible by an unlikely partnership. Reel Rock 19 is on tour worldwide starting March 2025.
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When: March 28, 2025 | Doors Open @ 4:30PM | Film starts at 6PM
Where: Matthew’s Opera House & Art Center | 612 N Main St, Spearfish, SD 57783
Cost: $20 Pre-sale | $25 at the Door (Pre-sale ends March 24th)
Along with entry into the film, your ticket price includes entry into our gear prize raffle. The raffle includes an assortment of outdoor gear generously donated by local Black Hills businesses. Come join us at the Beacon’s comforting atmosphere while watching the top athletes in our sports push the limits to whats possible. Click the button below to buy tickets for this screening!
Featuring: Kai Lightner & Joe Kinder
A former child climbing-prodigy confronts his struggle with disordered eating to attempt his life-long dream of climbing a groundbreaking 5.15 first ascent, with the help of an unlikely, and controversial partner.
Featuring: Siebe Vanhee, Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll & Nico Favresse
Three Belgian big-wallers endure eighteen days of howling snowstorms, frozen feet, and gnarly runouts in their attempt to make a long-coveted alpine first ascent.
Featuring: Didier Berthod, Thomasina Pidgeon & Cedar Pidgeon
A turbulent 20-year saga of love, loss, and redemption: a whirlwind romance, a crushing defeat on a legendary climb, a religious epiphany, and family betrayal, all building to a desperate bid for a rare second chance—at love, fatherhood, and climbing.
REEL ROCK
19
FILM TOUR
Screening on March 22nd
Reel Rock Film Tour is back! The BHCC is happy to announce that we will be screening Reel Rock 19 on March 22nd & 28th
Reel Rock 19 showcases three world-premiere climbing films spanning disciplines, characters, and continents: a heartfelt story of second chances in love and climbing on Squamish’s legendary Cobra Crack; an outrageous 18-day big wall epic on Patagonia’s towering Torre Central; and the pursuit of a lifelong dream—a 5.15 first ascent—made possible by an unlikely partnership. Reel Rock 19 is on tour worldwide starting March 2025.
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When: March 22, 2025 | Doors Open @ 5:30PM | Film starts at 7PM
Where: The Custer Beacon | 351 Washington St., Custer, SD
Cost: $20 Pre-sale | $25 at the Door (Pre-sale ends March 17th)
Along with entry into the film, your ticket price includes entry into our gear prize raffle. The raffle includes an assortment of outdoor gear generously donated by local Black Hills businesses. Come join us at the Beacon’s comforting atmosphere while watching the top athletes in our sports push the limits to whats possible. Click the button below to buy tickets for this screening!
Featuring: Kai Lightner & Joe Kinder
A former child climbing-prodigy confronts his struggle with disordered eating to attempt his life-long dream of climbing a groundbreaking 5.15 first ascent, with the help of an unlikely, and controversial partner.
Featuring: Siebe Vanhee, Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll & Nico Favresse
Three Belgian big-wallers endure eighteen days of howling snowstorms, frozen feet, and gnarly runouts in their attempt to make a long-coveted alpine first ascent.
Featuring: Didier Berthod, Thomasina Pidgeon & Cedar Pidgeon
A turbulent 20-year saga of love, loss, and redemption: a whirlwind romance, a crushing defeat on a legendary climb, a religious epiphany, and family betrayal, all building to a desperate bid for a rare second chance—at love, fatherhood, and climbing.
When: Monday, December 18th, 6:00–8:00 PM
Where: Black Hills Basecamp
Let’s come together to celebrate a successful year for the Black Hills climbing community!
2024 has been an incredible year for the BHCC and our climbing community. From advocating for climbing access to fostering sustainability and building stronger connections, we’ve accomplished so much together.
Want to learn more about what we achieved this year? Click here to see the highlights and milestones we’re celebrating!
Catered Food: Enjoy a delicious spread and connect with fellow climbers.
FREE Climbing for BHCC Members: A special thank-you to our members—climb on us!
Games and Giveaways: Have fun with some festive games and a chance to win exciting items! 🎁
Holiday Cheer: Celebrate the season and reflect on a fantastic year with your climbing community by bringing your best Christmas Sweater! 🎉
There’s no better time to join! Sign up today to support climbing access and enjoy free climbing at the party.
Let’s wrap up 2024 on a high note—celebrating our achievements, sharing good food, and enjoying a fun evening together!
See you there!
Our yearly potluck/climbing event at South Seas will be held September 21st! Starting at around 9AM we will be setting up tables and ropes so people can enjoy, not only some high quality rock climbing, but food as well. Please feel free to add to the event by bringing your favorite dish/beverage.
If you have any more questions please reach out to us!
OUR ANNUAL CUSTER STATE PARK CLIMBING FESTIVAL IS HERE!
Join us at Pumpfest, A Black Hills Climbing Festival hosted by the Black Hills Climbers Coalition!
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Black Hills, this event brings together climbers of all skill levels for a weekend of vertical crystal pinching. Whether you’re a seasoned climber or beginner, Pumpfest offers a variety of climbing routes and challenges.
Immerse yourself in a vibrant community of climbers, enjoy expert-led workshops and clinics, and discover the breathtaking beauty of the Black Hills while climbing among the beautiful landscape of Custer State Park.
This years festival will be held behind Sylvan Lake in the Inner Outlet Climbing Area. We are setting up ropes along the formations of Inner Outlet, Vertigo View, Inner Course, Practice Rock, Paydirt Pinnacle & Nora’s Wall, giving you dozens of options to climb some of CSP’s most classic routes. To learn more about the climbing route demographics proceed down this page.
(Refer to map layout below for exact location)
1-4PM: Set up Top Ropes in Outlets Area (Volunteers Needed - Sign up below)
5PM: Arrive at Old Pine Social for Guest Speakers
5:30PM: Logan Grosz Climbing Presentation (Read more about Logan below)
6:15PM: Mike and Rusty Lewis Climbing Presentation (Read more about Mike and Rusty below)
7-9PM: Book Signing, BHCC Booth, Food Truck, & More
8 AM: Mobility Clinic with Upward Mobility Fitness (Sign up below)
8:30AM: Meet at the Outlet Parking lot for climbers coffee.
9AM - 11AM: Sylvan Rocks Climbing Clinic. (Sign up and clinic information below)
9:30AM - 3:00PM: CLIMB! (Please sign waiver below)
3:30-4PM: Begin Removing top ropes.
4-4:30PM: Arrive at South Dakota Outdoor Shop.
5-7PM: Games, Booths, Food Truck, & Gear Giveaways
8 AM: Sylvan Rocks Multi Pitch Clinic (6 People Max-sign up below)
8 AM: Sylvan Rocks Self & Partner Rescue Skills (8 People Max - sign up below)
All of our participants are required to fill our our waiver to participate in the climbing event. You can fill that form out here, or the day of at our booth.
To sign up for any of the Sylvan Rocks Clinics please call this number: (605) 484-7585
During this two-hour long course, you will learn the very basics of top rope rock climbing. Your instructors will teach you how to move effectively on the rocks, tie in with a figure eight follow through, top rope belay, and more! This course covers the foundational skills necessary to minimize risk while climbing in a single pitch, top rope setting.
Saturday July 27, 2024 9:00am (Meet at Pumpfest check in)
$20 per person – 12 people max
Equipment provided (Bring your own if you have it)
Instructors:
Matt Scherer: AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
https://www.sylvanrocks.com/matt-scherer
Brandon Emery: AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
This four-hour long course is designed for those interested in multi-pitch sport climbing. This clinic will cover the basics of moving from sport climbing in a single pitch environment to entering the realm of beginner multi-pitch climbing. We will focus on efficiency, anchor building, and mitigating risk in the multi-pitch environment. Skill level: Beginner/Intermediate; but participants should have an understanding and comfortability with climbing in a single pitch environment.
Sunday July 28, 2024 8:00am (Meet at Sylvan Lake General Store)
$40 per person – 6 people max
Equipment NOT provided (Please bring your harness, helmet, shoes, anchor building materials (A variety of slings of different lengths, locking carabiners, non-locking carabiners, cordelette (18ft or more), belay device(s), etc.) Bring any gear you would normally carry while single or multi-pitch sport climbing. Participants will receive 10% off their entire purchase at the South Dakota Outdoor Shop if you need to purchase required materials for the course.
Instructor:
Ben Wade: AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
This five-hour long course is designed for avid and advanced climbers that wish to learn the foundational skills used during self & partner rescue. This course will cover isolating a compromised rope, passing a knot while lowering & on rappel, load transfers, escaping a belay into a counter balanced rappel, mechanical advantage, a ‘pick off’ (ex: injured lead climber), etc.
This is an ADVANCED level course, and participants should have a strong rock-climbing background. Participants should be familiar with various belay devices (assisted braking and not), extended rappelling, basic friction hitches, basic knot tying (figure eight, clove hitch, flat overhand, etc.) It is recommended that participants attempt to learn the munter hitch and the munter mule overhand prior to this course. While it is not mandatory for participants to be comfortable with the munter, exposure to the munter & munter mule overhand will allow more time to focus on the technical rescue skills covered in this course. The munter mule overhand is a foundational skill utilized in nearly all components of this rescue course.
Equipment NOT provided (Please bring your harness, helmet, shoes, anchor building materials (A variety of slings of different lengths, locking carabiners, non-locking carabiners, cordelette, belay device(s), etc.) Bring any gear you would normally carry while single or multi-pitch sport climbing). A cordelette (18-21ft long) is VERY important to have for this course. It is also recommended that you bring a form of note taking to best retain key points (photos & video taking is appropriate & encouraged). Participants will receive 10% off their entire purchase at the South Dakota Outdoor Shop if you need to purchase required materials for the course.
Sunday July 28, 2024 8:00am (Meet at Sylvan Lake General Store)
$40 per person – 8 people max
Instructor:
Ryan Emery: AMGA Apprentice Rock Guide, AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
https://www.sylvanrocks.com/ryan-emery
Chris Lile: AMGA Assistant Rock Guide, AMGA Apprentice Alpine Guide, AMGA Apprentice Ski Guide, AMGA Ice Instructor Course, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor
Feeling achy, tired, or stiff? The Mobility Class is designed to assist your recovery from long days of climbing and improve your mobility so you can continue to send hard for years to come. During this hour of active recovery, we will be digging into the tightness and stiffness by stretching, improving joint range and motion, and some intentional joint stabilization activities. While providing a laid back, social atmosphere with chill tunes, this class provides a different approach to recovery than yoga. We will focus on learning the joint and muscle care necessary to keep your body happy all season long.
People will need: Comfy clothes to move in and a yoga mat/blanket if they have one.
Saturday July 27, 2024 7:30am
$12 per person - 15 people max
Sign Up Here: http://www.upwardmobilityfitness.com/pumpfest
Instructor: Carissa Schwinghammer
Photo by Luke Ross
By day, Logan Grosz is a software engineer; by night, he's a dedicated guidebook author. A father of two beautiful girls and a loving husband, Logan has spent the past five years merging his software engineering expertise with his passion for climbing to create the first-ever Black Hills Bouldering Guidebook. Join us to hear Logan share his journey as he took on the monumental task of documenting over 2,000 boulder problems within the Black Hills.
Mike Lewis on the Back Cover of Vern Phinney’s Mt. Rushmore Guidebook.
If you've been ticking off the classic routes in Mt. Rushmore and Custer State Park, you've likely encountered the work of Mike and Rusty Lewis. Join us on Friday night as the Lewis Brothers showcase their journey from their early days in the 1980s as the fearless "Rope-less Runner Raiders" to becoming a dynamic duo whose contributions have significantly shaped Black Hills climbing into what it is today.
Some notable Lewis Brothers routes:
Hydra Crack, | V3 X
Mothra | 5.13-
Bronchial Distress | 5.10+ PG13
Warning | 5.12- PG13
Rockwalk | 5.11 PG13
Birds | 5.12-
Walking the Plankton | 5.12+
Butteryfly | 5.12+
Come join the BHCC & Mt. Rushmore in cleaning up the Wrinkled Rock Trail along the South Seas climbing area. This will begin on July 11th from 10-12pm and will mainly involve the removal of invasive plant species and weeds along the trail. Hope to see you there!
Come join the BHCC & Mt. Rushmore in cleaning up the Presidential Trail along the monument of Mt. Rushmore. This will begin on June 6th from 10-12pm and will mainly involve the removal of invasive plant species and weeds along the trail. Hope to see you there!
There will also be another trail day with Mt. Rushmore along the Wrinkled Rock Climbing area coming this July! So, stay tuned for more information on this.
This event will be taking place at Black Hills Basecamp Climbing Gym from 6-8 PM in celebrating the release of the first ever Black Hills Bouldering Guidebook by Logan Grosz!
If you purchase a guidebook at this event you will be entered to win a crash pad.
There will be food supplied.
Logan will be present to sign books.
Local Vendors, like Black Hole Resole, Death Grip, & Hold my Earrings by Harper will be present as well!
REEL ROCK
18
FILM TOUR
Screening on May 11th.
Reel Rock Film Tour is back! The BHCC is happy to announce that we will be screening Reel Rock 18 on May 10th & 11th.
Reel Rock 18 is on tour worldwide. Immerse yourself in four new climbing films from across the globe: a visionary first ascent on Japan’s mythical Mt. Mizugaki; a climbing community held together in war-torn Ukraine; a treacherous free ascent of Jirishanca in the Peruvian Andes; and an exploration of Mallorca’s deep-water soloing. Presented by The North Face, supported by Black Diamond and Yeti.
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When: May 11th, 2023 | Doors Open @ 6PM | Film starts at 7PM
Where: The Custer Beacon | 351 Washington St., Custer, SD
Cost: $20 Pre-sale | $25 at the Door (Pre-sale ends April 30th)
Along with entry into the film, your ticket price includes entry into our gear prize raffle. The raffle includes an assortment of outdoor gear generously donated by local Black Hills businesses. Come join us at the Beacon’s comforting atmosphere while watching the top athletes in our sports push the limits to whats possible. Click the button below to buy tickets for this screening!
Featuring: Josh Wharton and Vince Anderson
Locations: Jirishanca, Peruvian Andes
Renowned alpinists Josh Wharton and Vince Anderson attempt a free ascent of the Jirishanca, an epic 20,000-foot peak in the Peruvian Andes. The duo will have to tackle 5.13 face climbing, horizontal ice roofs, technical mixed terrain, and treacherous snow mushrooms as they reconcile the inherent risk of climbing with their love of alpine adventure.
Featuring: Angie Scarth-Johnson, Hazel Findlay
Location: Mallorca, Spain
Australian climber Angie Scarth-Johnson, who first made her mark setting records at a young age, teams up with veteran adventure climber Hazel Findlay to explore the best of Mallorca’s deep-water soloing.
Featuring: Sachi Amma
Location: Japan
Follow the philosophical journey of Japanese climbing phenom Sachi Amma, as he evolves from three-time world champion to traditional climbing purist, culminating in a visionary first ascent on the mythical Mt. Mizugaki.
Featuring: Matt Groom
Location: Ukraine
Climbing journalist Matt Groom journeys deep into war-torn Ukraine to discover a community held together by climbing and patriotism, but indelibly changed by war.
REEL ROCK
18
FILM TOUR
Screening on May 10th.
Reel Rock Film Tour is back! The BHCC is happy to announce that we will be screening Reel Rock 18 on May 10th & 11th.
Reel Rock 18 is on tour worldwide. Immerse yourself in four new climbing films from across the globe: a visionary first ascent on Japan’s mythical Mt. Mizugaki; a climbing community held together in war-torn Ukraine; a treacherous free ascent of Jirishanca in the Peruvian Andes; and an exploration of Mallorca’s deep-water soloing. Presented by The North Face, supported by Black Diamond and Yeti.
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When: May 10th, 2023 | Doors Open @ 6PM | Film starts at 7PM
Where: The Elk Theater | 512 6th St., Rapid City, SD
Cost: $20 Pre-sale | $25 at the Door (Pre-sale ends April 30th)
Along with entry into the film, your ticket price includes entry into our gear prize raffle. The raffle includes an assortment of outdoor gear generously donated by local Black Hills businesses. Come join us at the Beacon’s comforting atmosphere while watching the top athletes in our sports push the limits to whats possible. Click the button below to buy tickets for this screening!
Featuring: Josh Wharton and Vince Anderson
Locations: Jirishanca, Peruvian Andes
Renowned alpinists Josh Wharton and Vince Anderson attempt a free ascent of the Jirishanca, an epic 20,000-foot peak in the Peruvian Andes. The duo will have to tackle 5.13 face climbing, horizontal ice roofs, technical mixed terrain, and treacherous snow mushrooms as they reconcile the inherent risk of climbing with their love of alpine adventure.
Featuring: Angie Scarth-Johnson, Hazel Findlay
Location: Mallorca, Spain
Australian climber Angie Scarth-Johnson, who first made her mark setting records at a young age, teams up with veteran adventure climber Hazel Findlay to explore the best of Mallorca’s deep-water soloing.
Featuring: Sachi Amma
Location: Japan
Follow the philosophical journey of Japanese climbing phenom Sachi Amma, as he evolves from three-time world champion to traditional climbing purist, culminating in a visionary first ascent on the mythical Mt. Mizugaki.
Featuring: Matt Groom
Location: Ukraine
Climbing journalist Matt Groom journeys deep into war-torn Ukraine to discover a community held together by climbing and patriotism, but indelibly changed by war.
Join us at Mount Rushmore National Memorial to celebrate National Volunteer Week. Members of the community are invited to join park staff to assist in enhancing the beauty of the location by picking up litter and other items that have found their way off the main trail.
This event kicks off National Park Week and celebrates the spirit of voluntarism and community engagement that have kept places worth supporting and visiting for over a hundred years. Registration for the event can be completed below or through a sign-up on the day of the event.
This will include the removal of litter on select areas within Mount Rushmore with the company of a National Park Service employee. The event will begin at 10:00 AM MDT. We look forward to seeing you there!
