: Alert :

: Alert :

: Alert :

: Alert :

Are you in?
Are you in?

April 19th, 2025

 

A Portland icon returns! Our largest rope comp of the year is back and with it, exciting climbs, friendly rivalries, and big sends. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or signing up for your first-ever rope comp, this event is your chance to test your skills, cheer on your fellow climbers, and bask in the energy of Portland’s climbing scene.

If you’ve been around Portland climbing for a while, you know this name holds some serious nostalgia. For years, the PDX Pulldown has been a staple in the community bringing together climbers of all levels to compete, connect, and push their limits. And now… it’s your turn!

Join us for a full day of comp climbing, snacks, raffle prizes, games, and fun.

The day will wrap with an epic onsight finals which will bring out some of the top non-binary, female, and male competitors in our community as they throw down for a share of the CASH PURSE 🤑!
This competition is open to members and non-members alike.

Mark your calendar

  • Saturday, April 19 @ Movement Portland

Pricing

Competitor tickets include a competition t-shirt, snacks, drinks (non-alcoholic and alcoholic / ID must be presented), and a raffle ticket for the chance to win sickkkkkk prizes! Spectating passes are free all day!

Early Bird Pricing: March 17th – April 5th

  • $30 Members
  • $40 Non-Members

Regular Pricing:  April 6th – April 19th

  • $35 Members
  • $45 Non-Members

Are you in?

  • how does it work?

     Here’s the rule breakdown:

    • Log sends in Kaya as you go. Scoring is live and competitors will be able to see their ranking throughout the round as they go!
    • This is a redpoint format comp where climbers can earn points by completing a route. Total score will be determined by the top 3 routes completed. If you do not complete 3 routes, then your total score will be the sum of the routes completed.
    • A portion of the qualifier routes will have special “bonus” points to help you boost your score!
    • Climbers are allowed to share beta, watch each other, and are encouraged to cheer each other on from the ground!
    • Honor system, so please no cheating!
    • There will be a mixture of top rope and lead climbs. If a route can be climbed on lead or top rope, the climber will receive extra points for leading it.

    Top 6 open climbers from the Male, Female, and Non-Binary divisions will be invited to participate in a live Onsight finals at 6 pm! Male and Female finalists must be lead certified. Non-Binary finalists category will have a top rope option. This is based on the terrain each finals route will be on.

    anything else i need to know?

    • Comp Shirts are guaranteed for the first 100 sign-ups.
    • We will be using the KAYA app, so make sure you have it installed and set up before the competition.
    Are you in?

  • category breakdown

    Competitors can compete in the male, female, or non-binary category for each skill level. We welcome competitors to choose the skill and gender category they are most comfortable with. You will be competing against those in the same category/skill level as you. As a general rule, your skill category should be determined by the hardest grade you regularly redpoint in the gym.

    • Recreational: 10b or below
    • Intermediate: Between 10c – 11d
    • Open: 12a and harder
    Are you in?

  • Here's the rundown:

    • 11am: Check-in starts
    • 12pm: Climbing starts
    • 5pm: Climbing ends, intermission games begin
    • 6pm: Finals begin
    Transcend Gravity—Join the Competition

  • Big Prizes, Big Thanks to Our Sponsors!

    The PDX Pulldown is bringing the heat—not just with epic climbs, but with some seriously awesome prizes, and a💸CASH PURSE💸 for our top climbers.

    Big shout out to our incredible sponsors! Thanks to Mammut, Mountain Hardwear, Scarpa, La Sportiva, Trango, Friction Labs, Edelrid, and more, competitors have the chance to score everything from ropes, quickdraws, and harnesses to climbing shoes, chalk, and exclusive gear.

    Whether you’re gunning for the podium or just in it for the fun, you won’t walk away empty-handed—there’s plenty of swag to go around. Sign up, send hard, and maybe you’ll walk away with a fresh rope, a new pair of shoes, or the best chalk in the game!