Ready to send it?
You've got 24+ hours to climb as many routes as possible!
Pick up your token duck at Pando Refitters, then go send it, anywhere in Utah is fair game!
Reach the chains, take a picture of you and your duck, and get a raffle ticket. Rinse and repeat.
When you're done, join us at the afterparty for pizza and raffle prizes.
Climb, have fun & serve the community—
How Send Fest Works
1. Pick up your token duck! Available after 4pm on Thursday, or after 8am on Friday or Saturday.
2. Starting 8am Friday, climb as many routes as you can with your buddies. Outdoors only, anywhere in Utah.
3. Log your sends! For it to count, you'll take a picture of you & your duck at the chains & tag us @pandorefitters on Instagram*
4. Join us at the afterparty, 4:30 PM on April 12th. Collect your raffle tickets, one per verified send, and enjoy pizza and prize drawings. Prizes will be given out in person — you must be present in order to win!
*if you don't have Instagram, come early to the afterparty to show us your pictures in person.
Registration
Registration is $10 per person. 100% of this goes to the Salt Lake Climbers Alliance, to help preserve and maintain climbing areas along the Wasatch Front.
With your registration, you'll also get —
- Free pizza at the after party
- Participate in the raffle
- 15% off any new climbing gear at Pando Refitters during Send Fest
Schedule Of Events
Thursday April 10th
Early Pick Up
4pm-7pm, Pando Refitters
Swing by Pando Refitters and grab your token duck — this is important! We'll need to see a pic of you and your duck at the chains to count the route!
Intro to Climbing Clinic
6pm-8pm, Pando Refitters
A FREE clinic giving you an overview of rock climbing, what it is and how to do it safely.
Friday April 11th
Start of Send Fest
8am, Pando Refitters
Swing by Pando Refitters if you haven't yet, grab your token duck, then go climb! Anywhere in Utah is fair game.
Saturday April 12th
Late Check In
8am, Pando Refitters
Swing by Pando Refitters if you haven't yet, grab your token duck, then go climb! Anywhere in Utah is fair game.
Volunteer Event with Conserve Utah Valley
9-11am, Rock Canyon Trailhead
Want a few extra raffle tickets? Participate in a community service project at Rock Canyon Trailhead for 5 extra raffle tickets!
Waiver required, fill it out in advance and get more service project details here.
Intro to Drytooling Class
9am-1pm, Provo Canyon
Registration Deadline: Thursday April 10 by 9pm
Want 5 extra raffle tickets? Take our Intro to Drytooling Class for $45 which includes 4 hours of outdoor instruction & gear rentals. All proceeds go to SLCA!
Gym to Crag Class
9am-2pm, Maple Canyon
Registration Deadline: Thursday April 10 by 9pm
Want 5 extra raffle tickets? Take our class on gym to crag basics for $45 which includes 6 hours of outdoor instruction. All proceeds go to SLCA! Topics include; understanding 4th & 5th class terrain, assessing fixed anchors, building top rope anchors, how to clean a route, etc...
End the Send
4pm, everywhere
4pm is the cutoff! Head back to Padno Refitters & we'll start tallying points and converting to raffle tickets. All proof of participation must be in by 4:30pm.
After Party Pizza & Raffle
4:30pm-6pm, Pando Refitters
Come grab your free pizza and stick around for the raffle, plus discounts on new climbing gear at Pando.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to register in advance?
If you wish to participate in either of the off-site classes (Intro to Dry Tooling or Gym to Crag), the deadline to register is Thursday April 10 by 9pm.
If you don't wish to participate in the classes, advance registration is recommended, but not required. You may sign up at the Pando Refitters register starting Thursday April 10 at 4pm.
Can I do this solo?
Points are earned at the individual level, but all climbing must be done with a belay partner.
I'm a beginner — can I participate?
Absolutely! Routes will vary in difficulty. You're encouraged to find ones that match your skill level. Whether you're climbing, or just along for the ride, you're welcome to join!
Do I need equipment?
You're responsible for bringing your own equipment.
Indoor routes?
Send Fest is outdoors only.
Multi-pitch?
Sure! Each pitch counts as a separate route.
How do I prove I've climbed the routes?
We'll be doing verification through Instagram stories — take a selfie at the top, tag us, and we'll add points to your tally.
Don't have Instagram? Come a little early to the after party and show us your pictures in person.
Either way a phone is required (sorry, we can't paper and pencil this one)
Any other route restrictions?
One picture per route climbed. You have to actually climb the route bottom to top, no hiking around (honor system).
Can I win more than one prize?
Yep. Every route you climb gets you a raffle ticket. You can win more than one prize!
What's the refund policy?
Because this is a fundraising event with 100% of proceeds going to support climbing access in the Wasatch Mountains, we will not be offering refunds for any reason. However, you're welcome to transfer your registration to a friend.