Ready to scale new heights?
Gear up for the 46th Annual Pocatello Pump is the longest-running climbing competition in America! Join Idaho State University at Ross Park on Saturday, September 12, 2026, for the friendliest top-rope event in the nation. Whether you are a first-time climber or an advanced crag master, we have a place for you to join in the fun. The Pocatello area is famous for our basalt cliffs. Make the most of the moment and take on the legendary Joshua Tree category to conquer both Sunnyside and Shadyside. Remember, your registration fee supports the Climber’s Scholarship fund of ISU. Secure your early-bird spot online today.
What is the Pocatello Pump?
The oldest and most fun rock climbing competition in America!
Where is it?
The basalt crags of Ross Park’s Sunny Side and Shady Side in Pocatello, Idaho
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Sunny Side Cliffs – Climbing at Ross Park
Numbered and maintained bolts with established routes. As the name suggests, these cliffs get the afternoon sun. It’s best to climb before noon on this side of Ross Park.
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Shady Side Trail – Climbing at Ross Park
The routes on the Shady Side can be identified by a number on top of the cliff as well as on the face at the bottom of the climbs.
Competition Categories
There is a local and non-local division for each category below. If less than five entrants are registered in the same category, the local and non-local divisions may be combined
