Join the Alaska Alpine club for our annual Tumble in the Tundra competition at Grapefruit Rocks, Saturday May 31st. Teams of 2 will race to climb as many individual sport climbs possible from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is a for fun competition and all skill levels are welcome and encouraged to come and participate. Registration starts at 8:30 at the lower (west) Grapefruit parking lot followed by a safety meeting and rules discussion at 8:50. The event will conclude with a barbeque (this year we're doing a goat) and announce the winners. Prizes will be awarded to top 3 scoring teams. Must be an AAC member to participate. We hope to see you out there!
2025 Tumble in the Tundra Rules
1. Full point values are for leading cleanly, 3 point reduction for fall/s or hanging, 4 point reduction for top rope ascent
2. Each team consists of only 2 people
3. Only one team member must climb the route to get points
4. Each climb can only count for points once per team.
5. Teammates do not need to have the same number of routes.
6. Climbers may try a climb as many times as they like for a clean, ground up ascent
7. Honor system for falls and routes climbed
8. Both team mates must return by 5:05 pm or highest point climb will be deducted from your score
9. Please leave the dogs at home.
10. No motorized vehicles may be used during the comp. Bikes allowed
11. Have fun and BE SAFE!
Also check out other Sports events in Fairbanks, Meetups in Fairbanks.
