Spotlight Event


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You Only Lead Once: Top Rope & Lead Competition

may 4th | Multiple categories | Grimes gym

Climb Iowa’s premier roped competition is returning for 2024! You Only Lead Once is an exciting community event made up of a social and fun redpoint top rope qualification round on brand new routes with the best of the best in each category leading only once during an exciting finals round (Beginner &. Intermediate categories are a top rope final).

sign up now!


Upcoming Events


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Special Scarpa Shoe Demo

arpil 18th |  5pm-8pm | east village gym |

Talk with the Scarpa Rep & get to demo different models than our normal Shoe Demos! Try the:

-Origin Mens & Womens

-Origin VS Mens & Womens

-Instinct VS & Instinct VSR

-Drago LV

-Arpia V


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Climb with Pride Meetup

arpil 19th | 6pm-8pm | east village gym

Join the community and meetup hosts for this month’s Climb with Pride night! They are a great opportunity to make friends and foster community.
Held on the 3rd Friday of every month, come on in and meet other LGBTQ+ climbers and allies.


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Belay Meet-Up

arpil 22nd | mondays from 6pm-8pm | grimes gym |

Come & meet other climbers at our weekly Belay Meet-up lead by our Climb Iowa Staff Hosts! Whether you’re looking to meet your first climbing partner, expand your group, or just wanting to meet more people in the community, this meet-up is for you!


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Scarpa Shoe Demo

april 24th | 5pm-8pm at East village

Join us for our Scarpa Shoe Demo. Climb your session in our demo fleet to find the pair that works best for you! Members get 20% off Scarpa shoes and non-members get 10% off from 5pm-8pm.


2024.04.25 Injury Prevention

Injury Prevention Member Workshop

april 25th | 6pm-7pm at grimes

Join Athletico physical therapists Colton Wilson & Kyle Brinning for an Injury Prevention Workshop covering injury prevention for the hand, wrist, elbow, and shoulder.  Free to members!

Sign up now


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First Fridays: $5 after 5pm

may 3rd | after 5pm

For the first Friday of every month, Day Passes are just $5 after 5pm. This is a perfect time to come climb for a family outing, a hangout with friends, or a date night!

We’re offering a special First Friday’s membership deal to all who attended!

Pay for next month’s membership and get the rest of this month FREE!


2024.05.04 YOLO Tile

You Only Lead Once: Top Rope & Lead Competition

may 4th | Multiple categories | Grimes gym

Climb Iowa’s premier roped competition is returning for 2024! You Only Lead Once is an exciting community event made up of a social and fun redpoint top rope qualification round on brand new routes with the best of the best in each category leading only once during an exciting finals round (Beginner &. Intermediate categories are a top rope final).

sign up now!


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Scarpa Shoe Demo

may 8th | 5pm-8pm at grimes

Join us for our Scarpa Shoe Demo. Climb your session in our demo fleet to find the pair that works best for you! Members get 20% off Scarpa shoes and non-members get 10% off from 5pm-8pm.


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may 10th | after 5pm | BOth gyms

Flash your valid student ID and enjoy Day Passes with all rental gear included for just $14 after 5pm! It’s a chance to recharge, challenge yourself, and have a blast with your friends. Join us for an exhilarating evening that combines the thrill of climbing with the joy of affordable fun.