Mark your calendars for OCF16: April 14-16, 2023

The Weber State University Outdoor Program is proud to host the Ogden Climbing Festival. The Ogden Climbing Festival is the premier climbing event in the region and brings together climbers from all climbing disciplines to introduce them to the best of Ogden, Utah.

The OCF boasts three days of incredible events from educational climbing clinics for all abilities, stewardship and service opportunities, climbing competitions, and inspiring keynote speakers. The OCF brings together climbers, educators, retailers, and top companies to carry on the rich climbing tradition of Ogden, Utah.

Even though it feels like OCF15 just happened...because it did, we could not be more excited to host the 16th annual Ogden Climbing Festival at its normal time! Join us on April 14 - 16th 2023 for clinics, vendors, crate stacking, climbing comps and more.

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2022: Friday, April 8

-- Events--

Crate Stacking

Timing: Friday 4/8 || 6-9pm

Location: Ramp Technical Training Center (WSU Outdoor Adventure and Welcome Center) - 1352 Village Dr, Ogden, UT 84408

Event Price: Free (no registration required)

Where's Waldo Golden Egg Scavenger Hunt

Timing: Friday 4/8

Location: Ogden, UT

Details: Find the golden egg! Golden eggs will be placed on some of Ogden's most iconic climbing routes, once you find an egg turn it in at Weber State's Outdoor Program for your prize!

Event Price: Free (no registration required)

2022: Saturday, April 9

-- Citizens Climbing Competition --

Timing: Saturday 4/9 || 9-3pm

Location: Weber State Outdoor Program - 1352 Village, Dr, Ogden UT 84408

Cost: $30 for general public $25 for WSU students/faculty/staff (price includes ticket to Reel Rock 16 Film, swag bag, and a raffle ticket (must be present to win))

WHO CAN COMPETE? Anyone and everyone! No matter the skill level everyone is welcome. Every competitor will be entered into a raffle to win sweet swag from our sponsors!

Categories:

Recreational: V0 - V3
Intermediate: V4-V6
Advanced: V7+
Masters (50+ yrs)

FORMAT

Redpoint

Climbing Time: Climbers can choose to climb in 1 of the 3 sessions offered (selected upon registration). Climbers will be allowed EXACTLY 1.5 hours to climb. All climbing will end at the 1.5-hour mark. The top 3 routes will be scored.

Vendors: La Sportiva (try a pair and be entered to win a pair) - REI Farmington - Gnarly Dood - Cactus to Pine

Session 1:

Check-In: 9:00 a.m.
Rules Meeting: 9:15 a.m.
Competition: 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Session 2:

Check-In: 10:30 a.m.
Rules Meeting: 10:45 a.m.
Competition: 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Session 3:

Check-In: 12:00 p.m.
Rules Meeting: 12:15 p.m.
Competition: 12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Winners Presentation & Raffle

2:30 p.m. at TTC

2022 COMP RESULTS COMING SOON

-- Evening Event--

REEL ROCK 16 Film Showing

Timing: Saturday 4/9 || 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. (Food truck & Raffle start at 5:00 p.m., film starts at 6:00 p.m.)

Location: Union Station - 2501 Wall Ave, Ogden, UT 84401

Info: Every year, the REEL ROCK Film Tour brings premieres of the best new climbing films to communities around the world. The REEL Rock 16 film show hosted by Weber State University will feature prize giveaways, food trucks, and games. Come early to get your raffle ticket and some delicious grub.

-- Clinics--

CLIMBING PREP & LOGISTICS -ROUNDTABLE

Timing: Saturday 4/9 || 10-11:30am

Location: Ramp Technical Training Center (WSU Outdoor Adventure and Welcome Center) - 1352 Village Dr, Ogden, UT 84408

TRAD SKILLS - PLACEMENTS, ANCHORS, TACTICS

Timing: Saturday 10/9 || 1-4pm

Location: See pre-course email from instructors. 22nd St Trailhead or an indoor rain out option

SUPPORTIVE BELAY TECHNIQUES FOR THE UNSURE CLIMBER

Timing: Saturday 4/9 || 3-5pm

Location: Ramp Technical Training Center (WSU Outdoor Adventure and Welcome Center) - 1352 Village Dr, Ogden, UT 84408

2022: Sunday, April 10

-- Clinics--

SPORT CLIMBING ANCHORS

Timing: Sunday 4/10 || 9-11am

Location: Ramp Technical Training Center (WSU Outdoor Adventure and Welcome Center) - 1352 Village Dr, Ogden, UT 84408

FITNESS FOR CLIMBERS: TRX

Timing: Sunday 4/10 || 11am-12pm

Location: Wildcat Center - Group X Studio A

TOP MANAGED BELAYS

Timing: Sunday 4/10 || 12-3pm

Location: Ramp Technical Training Center (WSU Outdoor Adventure and Welcome Center) - 1352 Village Dr, Ogden, UT 84408

MENTAL TRAINING FOR CLIMBERS - ROUNDTABLE

Timing: Sunday 4/10 || 4-5pm

Location: Ramp Technical Training Center (WSU Outdoor Adventure and Welcome Center) - 1352 Village Dr, Ogden, UT 84408

INTRO TO ADAPTIVE CLIMBING

Timing: Sunday 4/10 || 4-6pm

Location: Ramp Technical Training Center (WSU Outdoor Adventure and Welcome Center) - 1352 Village Dr, Ogden, UT 84408

Phil Henderson

A native of California, Philip started his outdoor career almost 30 years ago.
His passion for recreation, education and climbing has provided him with opportunities to travel, climb and ski around the world. Over the past two and half decades he has spent hours volunteering for many youth programs in the US, exposing young people from around the country to the power or nature. Has been instrumental in teaching mountain skills training to guides and porters around in Nepal, Kenya, Tanzania and Chile as well as encouraging, inspiring and mentoring many more people to get outside.

NOLS employee and instructor 1994 - 2016
Member of the 2012 North Face/National Geographic Everest Education Expedition.
Denali 2005 and 2013
Numerous training mission in Nepal
2018 Led the first All African American climb or Mt Kilimanjaro
Recipient of the 2020 Outdoor Afro Lifetime Achievement Award
Expedition Leader of Full Circle Everest Expedition 2022 1st All Black team in history to summit Mt Everest.

Philip now spends his free time skiing and biking in southwest Colorado where he lives with his wife and daughter.