The 1ST annual ROCK RUMBLE ROYALE

KAYA is excited to partner with Cliffhanger Guides as the official scorekeeper for this year’s inaugural Rock Rumble Royale, a bouldering competition and conservation event. This event is a first of it’s kind, mixing climbing ethics and ethos, with what really matters, the planet and environment that sustains us all.

By uniting the most influential figures in the outdoor industry—YOU—alongside industry leaders, athletes, media, land managers, and trade organizations, we will amplify our voices and echo our message across the entire industry. Together, we are not just participants; we are advocates, united in our commitment to preserve and celebrate the natural world that sustains us all. With your partnership, our aim is to utilize this event as an annual gathering of rock-climbing stakeholders that year over year will strengthen our resolve and demonstrate our commitment to protecting and preserving the very spaces and activities that define us.

All climbing will be inside Joshua Tree National Park, the event hub will be at Freedom Plaza in the heart of 29 Palms, and the guest speaker list is off the charts! Come play with us, pull down, and make the world a better place!

Competition Details:

Be a part of the premiere outdoor bouldering event at Joshua Tree State Park. Join KAYA as we team up with Cliffhanger Guides for the first annual Rock Rumble Royale!

This year’s event takes place from December 13th - 14th. Register for the event here.

• A Competition Weekend Pass is $99.

• A Spectator Pass for the weekend is $40.

• A Spectator Pass is for Friday or Saturday $25.

All event proceeds go towardss conservation efforts to protect our public lands, climber education, and supporting our work in communities around the country.

For the most up to date information, please head to the official website: 2024 Rock Rumble Royale.

Scoring + Rules:

There are seven different competition categories:

• Beginners VB-V2

• Intermediate V3-V5

• Advanced V6-V9

• Pro V8-V13

• Youth VB-V5 (11-12 years old)

• Youth VB-V5 (13-15 years old)

• Masters (50+) VB-V5

Competitors will track their progress during the competition with a paper scorecard. Climbers will tally their top seven results, tracking flashes and attempts, from the competition and must verify their ascents via two witness signatures or by recording a beta video. Competitors will use the KAYA app to upload their completed scorecards when they have finished climbing. Preliminary results will be available on a live, updating leaderboard in the KAYA app.

Detailed Competition Rules

How to Register for the Rock Rumble Royale on KAYA:

Follow these step-by-step instructions or watch the short instructional video:

1. Download KAYA, the climber’s app

2. Login or create your free account

3. Search for the 29 Palms Rock Rumble Royale challenge or click this link on mobile

4. Tap on Join Challenge and enter the access code you received via Cliffhangers Guides. You will receive this code via an email after you pay for your registration on the official website.]

5. Select the category you are competing in and input your hardest send (don’t worry if your hardest send changes)

6. Tap on “Finish Registration”. You’re done!

How to Submit Your Scores for the Rock Rumble Royale on KAYA:

Follow these step-by-step instructions or watch the instructional video:

1. Ensure you have completed registration for the challenge on KAYA

2. From the home screen, search for “Joshua Tree” and navigate into the destination

3. Use the map, the list, or search to find each of your seven climbs

4. Tap on the green ‘Log Send’ button

5. Indicate the number of attempts

6. If you did not get two witness signatures on your scorecard, you must upload a beta video for the respective send(s)

   • NOTE: Beta video upload speeds can be significantly slower on a poor network. It is strongly recommended you upload beta videos in full service or on a reliable WiFi network

7. Tap on ‘Done’

8. Repeat Steps 3 - 7 to upload your remaining climbs

9. Check your scorecard for accuracy by tapping on ‘Events’ from the Joshua Tree destination page. Select your event on the event tab to view your scorecard

Folllow these step-by-step instructions or watch the video:

1. Ensure you have KAYA PRO access. All competitors who completed registration on KAYA prior to Saturday morning will have free access. Newly created accounts can try KAYA PRO for free through the free trial

2. From the home screen, search for “Joshua Tree” and navigate into the destination

3. Tap on the download icon just below the map

4. Keep KAYA open while the Joshua Tree guide downloads

5. The download is complete when the icon turns to a green phone icon

6. That’s it! Use the Joshua Tree guide without service to help navigate around the boulderfield during the comp!