Schedule
Explore the weekend’s events, clinics, and more.
Check back regularly for updates – we’ll be adding more events as we get closer to ICF 2026!
Wednesday, July 8
The Houlihan Narratives Storytelling Event | 7 PM – 9 PM at the Lander Library.
Join us for an evening of live community storytelling with the theme of “Learning the Ropes.”
Thursday, July 9
Local Youth Climbing Clinic | 8 AM – 4 PM at Sinks Canyon State Park.
This free clinic is for Fremont County local youth who want to learn how to climb outdoors, and is made possible thanks to local community grants, CWC Alpine Science Institute, and Flowstate Backcountry Guides.
A festival ticket is not required for this clinic!
Festival Registration | 9 AM – 8 PM at Wild Iris Mountain Sports.
Stop by to pick up your t-shirt and swag bag, drink wristbands, raffle tickets, and more! Don’t forget to sign up for the pull-up comp, too!
Restoration Round Up at the OK Corral presented by Access Fund & Arc'teryx | 9 AM – 12 PM at OK Corral crag.
Join WyoClimbers, Access Fund, and Arc'teryx for a stewardship day at the OK Corral — one of our favorite crags that's seen a lot of love (and a lot of impact) over the years! We'll be working to close social trails, remove wayward cairns and stick forts, and generally help restore the area to a more natural and sustainable state. Give a little back and be entered to win an Arc'teryx harness or pack while you're at it!
Want to carpool from town? Meet at the Lions' Shelter in City Park at 8:30 AM.
A festival ticket is not required to participate!
Rab x Wilding Happy Hour | 3 PM – 6 PM at Wild Iris Mountain Sports.
Kick off your fest weekend with some good vibes thanks to Rab, and some cold drinks thanks to Wilding Brands, featuring Howdy Beer!
Art Crawl presented by Central Bank & Trust | 4 PM – 8 PM along Main Street.
Stroll downtown Main Street and support more than 50 creative climbers and local artists from near and far gathered to share and sell their work. Be sure to stop in for some free food & drinks inside Central Bank & Trust!
VIP Happy Hour | 5 PM – 8 PM at the Coalter Loft above Lander Bar / Gannett Grill.
Sponsors, athletes, and more — plus VIP ticket holders — are invited to mix and mingle upstairs at the Coalter Loft during this exclusive Happy Hour. Enjoy appetizers and an open bar, plus some special swag (including the new Lander Bouldering Guidebook, thanks to our friends at Climb Strong!).
Eagle Spirit Singers & Dancers | 7 PM – 8 PM at Centennial Park.
Don't miss this special performance from the Eagle Spirit Singers & Dancers! An incredible way to celebrate the opening of the festival and honor the rich cultural heritage of our local Tribal communities.
Opening Party presented by La Sportiva | 8 PM – 11 PM on the Lander Bar / Gannett Grill Patio.
The festival is officially underway! Join us for the kickoff party of the year: welcomes, announcements, and a whole lot of fun.
Pull-Up Comp presented by Elemental Performance + Fitness | 8:30 PM
Think you've got what it takes? Step up to the bar and show us what you’ve got!
Sign up at registration; limited slots, first come first served; adult and youth categories.
Climber Trivia presented by Weigh My Rack | 9 PM
Think you know your climbing history, grades, and gear? Prove it!
Test your knowledge in this annual trivia battle with great prizes on the line.
Live Music from the Patti Fiasco | until 11 PM
Friday, July 10
Festival Registration | 7 AM – 6 PM at WyoClimbers booth at City Park.
Stop by to pick up your t-shirt and swag bag, drink wristbands, raffle tickets, and more!
Breakfast Burritos & Coffee presented by Climbers for Christ & Balsamroot Roasters | 7 AM – 9 AM at City Park.
Fuel up for a full day with a hot cup of coffee and a delicious breakfast burrito! Bring your own reusable mug and plate, if possible.
Free for ticketed attendees only.
Demo Gear Checkout | 7 AM – 8 AM at City Park.
Stop by these brands’ booths to checkout shoes, stick clips, and more for the day!
Arc’teryx
Butora
Edelrid / Red Chili
La Sportiva
Metolius
Ocun
Scarpa
Morning Yoga with Gabby Lopez | 8 AM – 9 AM at City Park (in front of stage).
Start your morning with movement before a big day on the wall! Join Gabby for an all-levels class of accessible vinyasa flows with a focus on functional movement and mobility, mindful breath, and lots of space to explore and recharge.
Open to all – no experience necessary; no festival ticket required.
Access & Advocacy Crag Walk | 8 AM – 9 AM at Wild Iris crags.
Members of our Access & Advocacy Committee will join local land managers and access advocates for a walk along the cliff, exploring how we care for and protect the crags we love.
Invitation only; meet at Wild Iris main parking area.
Queer Climbers Meet-Up hosted by SLAQC | 8 AM at Wapiti Wall crag.
Join the Salt Lake Area Queer Climbers for a sport climbing meet-up at Wapiti Wall crag at Wild Iris! Please bring your own gear or check out demo gear from sponsors at the Trade Fair. Meet in City Park at 7:30 AM to carpool!
All skill levels welcome; no festival ticket required.
Climbing Clinics | 8 AM – 4 PM departing from City Park.
Meet at the Wind River Climbing Guides booth. All clinics depart at 8 AM by shuttle or carpool, and return to City Park by 12 PM for half-day clinics and 4 PM for full-day clinics.
A festival ticket is required to register for all clinics.
Trade Fair | 10 AM – 6 PM at City Park.
Your favorite big brands and small businesses alike are here to demo gear, talk shop, and hang out. Explore booths from sponsors, artists, nonprofit organizations, and more, plus climber games and contests!
Sharing the Crag: Climbers & Raptors talk presented by USFS and WY Game & Fish | 11 AM – 12 PM at USFS/WY G&F booth.
Hear from biologists from the Wyoming Department of Game & Fish and US Forest Service about local raptor diversity and what climbers can do to protect nesting raptors.
Climber Games | 2 PM – 5 PM
Spots are limited, sign up at the WyoClimbers booth anytime before 1:30 PM.
A festival ticket is required to participate.
Crate Stacking | 2 PM
Table Bouldering | 3 PM
Crash Pad Sumo Wrestling | 4 PM
Mechanical Bull presented by Householder Properties | 2 PM – 5 PM
Volleyball Tournament presented by Teton Therapy | 3 PM – 5 PM
REGISTER IN ADVANCE HERE!
Dyno Comp Qualifying | 3 PM – 5 PM
Stop by the Escape Dyno Wall to give your two best jumps and see if you make the cut! Competitors will be announced at 5 PM. A festival ticket is required to participate.
Food Truck Food Court | 4 PM – 8 PM at City Park.
Grab a bite to eat from one of our awesome local food vendors!
Lander Brewing Co. Happy Hour | 5 PM – 7 PM at City Park.
Enjoy a cold Lander Brewing Co. beer thanks to our longtime local partners at the Lander Bar and Coalter Block!
Singles Meet-Up hosted by Climbers for Consent | 5 PM in City Park.
Looking for your next belaytionship? Want to meet fellow single climbers? Join us for a fun singles mingle with your host Karli Johnson aka "the consent lady." Karli is a TEDx Speaker, author, and the founder of "Climbers for Consent," promoting and teaching consent as a crucial skill in climbing and dating.
Open to all genders, sexualities, and identities – ages 18+.
Access & Advocacy Panel presented by Mike Kusiek of Wyoming Pathways | 6 PM – 7 PM on the City Park Stage.
Hear from local climbers turned business owners on how climbing has shaped our economy and community, and why protecting access is a cause worth rallying around, whether you climb or not.
Sick Dyno Comp presented by Escape Climbing | 7 PM – 8 PM at City Park.
How high can you go? There’s only one way to find out! Escape Climbing is once again bringing the hype with the Sick Dyno Comp, emceed by Leif Gasch of Subst8 Climbing Performance. Stop by between 3 PM – 5 PM to qualify!
A festival ticket is required to participate.
Film Festival presented by Grand Altitude Federal Credit Union | 8 PM – 10 PM on the City Park Stage.
A selection of films from our sponsors and the greater climbing community has us on the edge of our seats, aka camp chairs, as we enjoy a summer movie night under the stars.
Live Music | 8 PM – 11 PM on the Lander Bar / Gannett Grill Patio.
Enjoy an evening of live music from the Poudre Valley Playboys!
Late Night Rave presented by Endless Climbing | 10 PM – 2 AM at Lincoln Street Bakery.
Dance the night away to techno and melodic house beats from DJs Derv and Jonathan Siegrist
Saturday, July 11
Festival Registration | 7 AM – 11 AM at WyoClimbers booth in City Park.
Stop by to pick up your t-shirt and swag bag, drink wristbands, raffle tickets, and more!
Breakfast presented by Lander Coffee Co. & Bake Shop | 7 AM – 9 AM at City Park.
Start the day off right with a hot cup of coffee and a bite to eat! Bring your own reusable mug and plate, if possible.
Free for ticketed attendees only.
Demo Gear Checkout | 7 AM – 8 AM at City Park.
Stop by these brands’ booths to checkout shoes, stick clips, and more for the day!
Arc’teryx
Butora
Edelrid / Red Chili
La Sportiva
Metolius
Ocun
Scarpa
Morning Yoga with Gabby Lopez | 8 AM – 9 AM at City Park (in front of stage).
Start your morning with movement before a big day on the wall! Join Gabby for an all-levels class of accessible vinyasa flows with a focus on functional movement and mobility, mindful breath, and lots of space to explore and recharge.
Open to all – no experience necessary; no festival ticket required.
Group Ride presented by Lander Cycling Club | 8 AM – 10 AM at CWC Alpine Science Institute.
Join the Lander Cycling Club for a little mountain biking before the day heats up! No bike? No problem – check out Gannett Peak Sports or The Bike Mill for rental options. Meet at the main parking area kiosk (before the bridge) at CWC Alpine Science Institute (map).
A festival ticket is not required to participate. Helmets required.
Climbing Clinics | 8 AM – 4 PM departing from City Park.
Meet at the Wind River Climbing Guides booth. All clinics depart at 8 AM by shuttle or carpool, and return to City Park by 2 PM for half-day clinics and 4 PM for full-day clinics.
A festival ticket is required to register for all clinics.
Limestone Rodeo presented by Fremont Toyota | 8 AM – 4 PM at Wild Iris crags.
This is the annual climbing comp you do not want to miss! Pair up with your BBF (best belayer forever) to test your finger strength, endurance, and creativity in this costumed sport climbing comp that starts off with a bang!
Shuttle from City Park departs at 8 AM. If you carpool, be at Wild Iris main parking by 8:30 AM.
Free for ticketed attendees , $25 for non-ticket holders. ALL competitors must register with the link below!
Survivors Meet-Up hosted by Climbers for Consent | 10 AM in City Park.
Rock climbing can be a powerful way to build confidence, move through fear, reconnect with your body, and find support in community. Join Karli Johnson, M.S.Ed, aka “the consent lady,” for an empowering and supportive meetup for all survivors of power-based violence: sexual, dating, and domestic violence (including child abuse). Karli is a TEDx and RAINN speaker, author of "A Kids Book About Consent," and founder of "Climbers for Consent," promoting and teaching consent as a crucial skill in climbing and our everyday lives.
Trade Fair | 2 PM – 7 PM at City Park.
Day two of the Trade Fair! Check out sponsor booths, artists, nonprofit organizations, and more!
The Backcountry Cobbler presented by Vibram | 4:30 PM at the Vibram RV at City Park.
Lander’s own Jay Halford, owner of Backcountry Cobblers, presents tips on how to care for your climbing shoes, when to resole them, and why resoling can extend the life of all of your outdoor adventure shoes.
Food Truck Food Court | 4 PM – 8 PM at City Park.
Grab a bite to eat from one of our awesome local food vendors!
WyoClimbers BBQ | 5 PM – 7 PM at City Park.
Members of our Board of Directors are grillin’ up some good grub, so come ready to chow down and chill out! Bring your reusable mug, plate, and utensils if possible.
Free for ticketed attendees only.
Happy Hour with Connor Herson presented by Black Diamond | 5 PM – 7 PM at City Park.
Start your Saturday night off right and join the BD crew for a drink! Connor Herson will be hanging out and signing posters.
Silent Auction presented by WyoClimbers | 6 PM – 8 PM at City Park.
Bid on big-ticket items from your favorite brands plus a selection of one-of-a-kind experiences like guided climbing days and private coaching sessions from some of the best in the biz. All proceeds support WyoClimbers and the year-round programs that help keep climbing accessible in central Wyoming.
Keynote Presentation with Jordan Cannon & Mark Hudon | 7 PM – 8:30 PM on the City Park Stage.
Luke Mehall of The Climbing Zine will kick things off with a poetry performance, followed by keynote speakers Jordan Cannon and Mark Hudon sharing stories of their time on the Salathé and beyond!
Free and open to the public!
ICF Group Photo | 8:30 PM in front of City Park Stage.
Be sure to make it into this year’s group photo; be in front of the stage and ready to say “Cheese!”
Raffle & Limestone Rodeo Awards Ceremony | 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM on the City Park Stage.
Trust us when we tell you that you will NOT want to miss this year’s raffle. Plus, it’s podium time for the Limestone Rodeo winners! Our dear friend Cody Kaemmerlen will be bringing the hype on the mic and handing out some amazing prizes from our incredible sponsors!
Closing Party | 9:30 PM – 11 PM on the Lander Bar / Gannett Grill Patio.
Close out the festival in style with live music, dancing, and the people who made this weekend unforgettable.
Live Music from the Poudre Valley Playboys | until 11 PM
Late Night Rave with DJs Ben Sears, Quinn Cerovski, & Katie Tenboer | 9PM – close upstairs in the Coalter Loft.
Sunday, July 12
Breakfast presented by WyoClimbers & Turquoise Buffalo Coffee | 7 AM – 9 AM at City Park.
Grab-n-go breakfast; first come, first served. Bring your own reusable mug, plate, and utensils if possible.
Free for ticketed attendees only.
Tribal Youth & Families Climbing Clinic presented by CWC | 8 AM – 4 PM at Sinks Canyon State Park.
Join us for a free climbing day for local Tribal members, descendants, and their families ages 5 and up! Transportation provided. Meet at the Lions’ Shelter in Lander City Park at 8 AM.
A festival ticket is not required to participate in this clinic!
Fellowship Gathering with Climbers for Christ | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM at City Park.
Join Climbers for Christ for a casual worship gathering of fellowship, encouragement, and song. All are welcome, no matter your background.
In-Town Stewardship Project | 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM at various locations.
Let’s show Lander how grateful we are for hosting ICF by tackling a couple of in-town projects! Meet at the WyoClimbers booth at City Park to coordinate and carpool (if needed).
Restoration Round Up at the OK Corral presented by Access Fund & Arc'teryx | 12 PM – 4 PM at OK Corral crag.
Wrap up your festival weekend by giving a little back on this second day of stewardship work at the OK Corral with WyoClimbers, Access Fund, and Arc'teryx. We'll keep at it, continuing the project we started on Thursday: closing social trails, removing wayward cairns and stick forts, and helping restore this much-loved area to a more natural and sustainable state. Every volunteer is automatically entered to win an Arc'teryx harness and/or pack!
A festival ticket is not required to participate!
