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PAST EVENTS
Past Events
PAST EVENTS
BOULDER WARS
BOULDER WARS
MAY THE FOURTH, 2023
On May 4th climbers needed to choose: will they join the Rebel Alliance and Jedi knights, or will they align with the Empire and the dark side of the force?
Once sides have been chosen, participation in Boulder Wars began!!
Scores in a friendly comp determined whether climbers became a Jedi Master or Sith Lord, and contributed to the overall team score to determine which side prevails, the Light or the Dark.
Costumes were encouraged!
BOULDER WARS
PUNK NIGHT
PUNK NIGHT
MARCH 10TH, 2023
Our third Genre Climb has been determined by our climbers and Punk Night was on its way!
On March 10th, climbers came to rock out to the best punk has to offer.
You may wonder how you dress up for a punk night? Wear anything that rebels against people's expectations of you, and baby you're ready for punk night!
PUNK NIGHT
Queer Bingo Social
Queer Bingo Social
FEBRUARY 21ST, 2023
We collaborated with our neighbours at Royal City Brewing Co for a Queer Social Bingo night!
Participants grabbed a bingo card and got to know each other while climbing! After, participants headed over to Royal City to play video games and board games, make crafts, have some food and beverage, or just hang out and socialize!
Queer folk and allies welcome.
QUEER BINGO SOCIAL
VALENCLIMB
VALENCLIMB
FEBRUARY 14TH, 2023
What better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than climbing?
We brought back partner climbs for this event, awarding every pair who attempts our partner climbs with entry to a monetary draw courtesy of our friends at Royal City Brewing Co.
We'll also be playing a Rom-Com-worthy playlist and hosting games to test how well you know your partner.
Friends, family members, and solo climbers are welcome to come and enjoy the evening!
VALENCLIMB
90'S NIGHT
90'S NIGHT
FEBRUARY 10TH, 2023
You told us what you want, what you really really want.
As voted by you, our second Grotto genre climb was 90's Pop!
On February 10th, climbers busted out their best 90's outfits and enjoyed some great tunes.
Our Genre Climbs have been a blast, so let's keep the hype alive! Why? Because I want it that way.
90'S NIGHT
80'S NIGHT
spread the holiday queer
SPREAD THE HOLIDAY QUEER
DECEMBER 9TH, 2022
This holiday season we are celebrating our queer community!
With a craft station and a live DJ, this event was filled with fun activities for queer folk and allies alike!
Thank you to all our volunteer belayers and staff who helped out climbers try out our route climbs and develop fundamental climbing skills.
Half of the proceeds from the event were donated to
Trans Wellness Ontario and Out on the Shelf.
SPREAD THE HOLIDAY QUEER
UNIVERSITY BOULDERING SERIES
UNIVERSITY BOULDERING SERIES
NOVEMBER 12TH, 2022
This year, the Guelph Grotto brought back the University Bouldering Series.
With over 200 participants and spectators, the day was filled with action packed competition and spectacular climbing.
Congratulations to all winners and a big thank you to all participants and sponsors!
UNIVERSITY BOULDERING SERIES