We’re kicking off a brand-new challenge series this summer: Beta Bash. A two-part climbing challenge designed to keep Oval members (and drop-in climbers) motivated and moving through July and August.
While it’s not our first climbing-specific challenge at OvalClimb, Beta Bash is a new format we’re excited to launch — open to all skill levels, self-paced, and focused on tracking progress over time. Whether you’re building confidence on the wall or dialing in your beta, this is a great way to stay engaged and try something new this summer.
Beta Bash (July 4th – July 31st)
The first part of the challenge focuses on bouldering. Starting July 4th, you’ll have access to 30 problems, with a second batch of 30 new problems added on July 15 — for a total of 60 routes to attempt over the month.
How it works:
1) Scoring
- 50 points for reaching the zone (midway hold)
- 100 additional points for reaching the top
- Up to 150 points per problem
2) Tracking Progress
- Each participant will receive a personal scorecard
- All completed tops must be witnessed and signed off by another climber
- Your scorecard is used to track your total points throughout the challenge
3) When to Climb
- The challenge runs from July 4th to July 31st
- You can climb anytime during regular climbing hours
- 30 boulder problems will be set on July 4th
- A second set of 30 problems will be switched in on July 15th
The climbers with the highest scores by July 31st will be recognized, and all participants who submit a score card will be eligible for a prize draw at the end of the month 👀👀
Who Can Join?
Beta Bash is open to all Oval members, and drop-in participants who love to climb are welcome to take part too. The format is designed to be accessible to climbers of all experience levels — from those tackling their first problems to more seasoned climbers looking for a focused challenge. This is a chance to try new routes, build consistency, and stay connected with the climbing community in a relaxed, self-paced way.
To sign up or ask questions, just visit the climbing desk on July 4th and chat with our OvalClimb team. We’ll get you set up with a scorecard and ready to go.
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Beta Bash – Top-Rope Edition (August 8th – August 31st)
After the bouldering challenge wraps up, we’ll shift to top-rope climbing for the second half of the series. This edition features 20 rope routes, all set and ready by August 8th.
How it works:
1) Scoring
- 50 points for reaching each zone (3 zones in each route)
- 100 additional points for reaching the top
- Up to 250 points per problem
2) Tracking Progress
- Each participant will receive a new personal scorecard
- All completed tops must be witnessed and signed off by another climber
- Your scorecard is used to track your total points throughout the challenge
3) When to Climb
- The challenge runs from August 8th to August 31st
- You can climb anytime during regular climbing hours
Make sure to submit your scorecards after the challenge! The climbers with the highest scores will be recognized, and all participants who submit a score card will be eligible for a prize draw at the end of the month 👀👀
To sign up or ask questions, just visit the climbing desk on August 8th and chat with our OvalClimb team. We’ll get you set up with a scorecard and ready to go.