North Carolina Climbers Fest 2025

North Carolina Climbers Festival Presented by Fox Mountain Guides

Join us for the annual North Carolina Climbers Festival—a weekend dedicated to celebrating climbing, building community, and protecting the places we love. 

All proceeds directly support local stewardship efforts, helping to maintain and improve climbing access in NC.

When: December 12 - 14, 2025

Location: Jomeokee Campground and surrounding climbing areas 

What to Expect:

• Climbing at Pilot Mountain State Park, Hanging Rock State Park and Sauratown Mountain

• Climbing educational clinics

• Vendor village featuring local businesses and gear

• Food and craft beer

• BYO baked goods and potluck.

• Evening gathering and celebration

• Fundraising raffle packed with great prizes

• Community climbing

Registration includes:

• 2025 NC Climbers Festival t-shirt (must sign up by 11/14 to be guaranteed a t-shirt) 

• Access to community climbing at at Pilot Mountain State Park, Hanging Rock State Park and Sauratown Mountain

• *Access to climber education clinics (see info below on clinics)

• Access to raffle

• Camping Friday and Saturday night at Jomeokee Campground 

*Clinics* 

Local guide services will host clinics at this year's event. Sign up for clinics by following the links below:

Fox Mountain Guides:

Saturday: Multipitch self-rescue clinic - Max of 6 people: https://go.theflybook.com/book/1430/EntityConfig/41316

Sunday: Moores Wall Classics (guided multipitch climbing) - Max of 4 people: https://go.theflybook.com/book/1430/EntityConfig/41317

Appalachian Climbing School:

Intro to Outdoor Bouldering: https://appalachianclimbing.as.me/?appointmentType=83854890

Sunday, December 14th 9am-3pm - Intro to Outdoor Bouldering will cover how to navigate a bouldering area, use crash pads, spot safely, top out, and down climb. We’ll also practice movement techniques and go over best practices for being a respectful member of the outdoor climbing community. All crash pads are provided, and climbing shoes are available if needed.  

Open Air Guides:

Topic Coming Soon

Issues registering for a clinic? Contact Alycia at aandrade@carolinaclimbers.org

North Carolina Climbers Festival 2025 Schedule

Jomeokee Campground – Camping, vendor village, meals, festival center

Pilot Mountain State Park, Hanging Rock State Park, Sauratown Mountain - Community climbing, stewardship, clinics
December 12 - 14, 2025

Friday, December 12 – Arrival Day

4 PM – Campground opens for attendees. Set up in dispered camping area. 

No organized CCC activities Friday—relax, set up camp, and enjoy the evening!

Saturday, December 13 – Stewardship, Climbing & Celebration

8:00–9:00 AM – Check-in & breakfast behind Jomeokee stage

9:30 AM– 4:30 PM – Stewardship and community climbing, clinics 

4:00–8:00 PM – Vendor Village open at Jomeokee Campground. Raffle, beer and swag for sale, visit vendor tables, get dinner.
5:30–6:30 PM – Dinner served
7:15 PM – Metamorphasis film by Andrew Kornylak 
8:00 PM – Evening slideshow with 30 Climbs Challenge participants

8:30 PM – Raffle called
9:00 PM – Festival center closes
9:30 PM – Quiet hours

Sunday, December 14 – Clinics & Community Climbing

7:00–9:00 AM – Breakfast behind Jomeokee stage
8:00–9:00 AM (start times vary) – Climbing clinics with Fox Mountain Guides, Appalachian Climbing School, and Open Air Guides (check with your provider for specific location and time)

12:00 PM Pack up campsite
9:00 AM–3:00 PM – Community climbing at Pilot Mountain State Park, Hanging Rock State Park, Sauratown Mountain

FAQs

Will you set up climbs for me?: No. If you need guiding or climbing instruction, please register for one of the all inclusive clinics. 

What is Community Climbing?: Due to the nature of the festival and our crags, people will be climbing in close proximity to each other. We hope you're able to share beta, tips, and even share a rope! CCC board and staff does not provide any services for this activity other than offering beta on climbs if desired. If you do not have the skills to set up and lead climbs safely on your own, we urge you to take one of the educational clinics offered. Community climbing participants will often share top-rope setups with other participants

Where is Community Climbing taking place?: Community climbing is happening at Pilot Mountain State Park, Hanging Rock State Park, Sauratown Mountain. 

Rain?: In the event of a storm, we will cancel the event. We can not offer refunds, but your registration fee will be used to maintain and gain access to our many climbing areas. 

Kid-friendly?: Yes, we love kids

Dog-friendly?: Sort of. No barking dogs and dogs on leash at all times, please. Follow all State Park rules regarding pets. 

Will you be serving alcoholic beverages?: Yes, we will have beer by donation available during the vendor village portion of the event on Saturday night.