February 21–22, 2026
Two Events – One Weekend
Ice Climbing World Cup
100+ athletes from over 25 member associations are set to contest the coveted UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup lead and speed titles. Six venues on three different continents will offer unique ice towers, exciting routes and supreme technical challenges.
WinterFest
Longmont’s own, Climbing Collective, has combined the fifth stop of the World Cup tour with Colorado’s premier winter festival featuring local food, beer, vendor village & kid’s zone.
Event overview: WinterFest 2026 Ice Climbing World Cup & Festival
- Dates: February 21–22, 2026
- Location: Longmont Climbing Collective, 155 Pinnacle St, Longmont, CO 80504
- Host: Longmont Climbing Collective (returning for its 2nd consecutive year)
- Format: Two events, one weekend — UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup (Lead and Speed) + Colorado’s WinterFest
Competition highlights
- Sanctioning: UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup
- Athletes: 100+ athletes from 25+ member associations
- Disciplines: Lead and Speed, featuring both dry tooling and real ice climbing on purpose-built structures
- Tour: Fifth stop on a six-venue, three-continent World Cup circuit
Festival highlights (WinterFest)
- Local food trucks and craft beer
- Vendor Village with 40+ vendors
- Kid’s zone/area and clinics/demos
- Spectator-friendly viewing with heated areas; VIP front-row lounge seating
Tickets and access
- General Admission:
- Adult (18+): Sat only $10; Sun only $10; Both days $14
- 11 and under: Free
- Climbing Collective members: Free with RSVP (limit 1 per member)
- VIP (13+):
- Early Bird Single Day $55; Early Bird Weekend $89
- Standard VIP: Sat $65; Sun $65; Both Days $99
- VIP inclusions: Heated tents and restrooms, front-row seating (couches/tables), propane fires, all-day snacks, Georgia Boys BBQ dinner Saturday + lunch Sunday, access to WinterFest Village and Kids Area, all-access to World Cup, early access to clinics/demos, free VIP-lot parking, heated trailer bathrooms, and “Free Dream Interpretation by Mindful Software”
Audience and reach
- Expected attendance: 7,000+ over two days in person, plus global livestream viewers
- Tourism tie-in: Visit Longmont offering hotel deals and trip inspiration
Sponsorships and vendors
- Sponsor opportunity: Brand exposure to 7,000+ attendees and global audience
- Vendor Village: 40+ vendors; applications open
- Contacts:
- Sponsorships: sponsorships@climbingcollective.co
- Vendors: vendors@climbingcollective.co
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