PILGRIMAGE 2026
The Illinois Climbers Association is proud to present the Holy Boulders Pilgrimage on
Saturday, October 31, 2026!
Registration link forthcoming.
Nestled on a Southern Illinois hillside, the Holy Boulders is a world-class bouldering area offering classic lines of all grades on perfectly textured sandstone. Help us to continue to raise funds for the Holy Boulders and Illinois climbing to ensure access to future generations by participating in our annual competition!
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Ticket Pricing
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First 100 tickets at $75
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Tickets 101-201 at $85
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Tickets 202-302 at $95
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Regular price at $105
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We are capping registration at 450 competitors and 100 spectators this year.
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Spectator tickets are $40. Spectators under 13 are $20.
Competitor Registration Includes
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Entrance to Pilgrimage: The Holy Boulders Competition
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Camping: Friday & Saturday night
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After Party with the Swamp Tigers
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Dinner on Saturday after climbing
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Competitor t-shirt
Spectator Registration Includes
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Spectating to Pilgrimage: The Holy Boulders Competition. No climbing on Saturday during the competition window
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Camping: Friday & Saturday night
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After Party with the Swamp Tigers
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Dinner on Saturday after climbing
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T-shirts available for purchase separately
Dinner
Dinner Saturday night is included in competitor and spectator registration. No other food available onsite for other meals. Plan accordingly.
Sweatshirts
Pilgrimage: The Holy Boulders Competition hooded sweatshirts ($40) are available through pre-order only. Please order yours when purchasing your ticket. Hooded sweatshirts WILL NOT be available at the competition.
How do I pick my category?
Please choose a category based on whether or not you could complete two previously unclimbed problems (in a given day) of that grade. That will likely put you into the appropriate category. Be honest, we have and will bump sandbaggers.
Women's Categories
Beginner (V0-V2)
Intermediate (V3-V4)
Advanced (V5-V6)
Elite (V7+)
Men's Categories
Beginner (V0-V2)
Intermediate (V3-V4)
Advanced (V5-V7)
Elite (V8+)
Additional Categories
Stonemaster - Ages 40-49
Crusty Stonemaster - Ages 50+
Circuitmaster - Most Cumulative Points
Youth male & female - Ages 13 and under
EVENT SCHEDULE
*This event takes place on private property at 1 Tripps Ln., Pomona IL. The public is only permitted here during the competition.
Friday, October 30, 2026
2 p.m. | Competition site opens
5 p.m. | Competitor and spectator check-in begins
7 p.m. | Classic climbing film screenings
Saturday, October 31, 2026
7:30 a.m. | Registration opens
9 a.m. | Climbing begins
4 p.m. | Climbing ends
5 p.m. | Awards
After Party to follow with the Swamp Tigers
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Finish yesterday's projects! Pack out all trash.