International Climbers' Festival 2023
From July 14th to 17th, the International Climbers’ Festival took place in the picturesque town of Lander, Wyoming, attracting outdoor enthusiasts and climbing aficionados from across the nation. This vibrant festival brings together dozens of top outdoor brands to host a variety of fun events for the local community and visitors alike.
Butora is proud to attend this festival each year, partnering with exciting events such as the Crate Stacking Competition and the Limestone Rodeo Competition. We also host a dynamic demo area where attendees can try out our latest climbing shoes and learn more about what makes Butora a leader in climbing footwear.
Lander, Wyoming, is renowned for its world-class climbing crags, including Wild Iris, Sinks Canyon, and the Rock Shop for bouldering. Throughout the festival, various clinics are conducted in these stunning locations, offering climbers valuable opportunities to enhance their skills and techniques in the sport.
Don’t miss out on the action—check out our photo recap of the festival below and relive the unforgettable moments shared with the climbing community!
Here we have a crate stacking contestant going for his 10th crate while rocking his Butora Acros!
Butora rep. Chris Hofer talking about the history of Butora with an ICF attendee. Butora also had a demo booth set up at the event for people to try on and buy shoes at a discounted price.
Butora Climbing helped host the 2022 Limestone Rodeo Competition at this year's International Climbers’ Festival at Wild Iris. It is a point based climbing competition that gets people outdoors and climbing all day to win a cash prize. Our booth was equipped with information on the area, snacks, and coffee.
Back at the festival, there were more fun events and friendly competitions happening such as rodeo clipping and speed climbing for prizes!
This year’s International Climbers’ Festival was an outstanding success, uniting hundreds of climbers and outdoor brands from across the country in one vibrant location. The festival offered an incredible array of activities, including thrilling movie premieres, exciting competitions, delicious food, and plenty of free swag and drinks for attendees.
Participants had the opportunity to connect with fellow climbing enthusiasts, share experiences, and discover the latest innovations in climbing gear from leading brands. The festival truly captured the spirit of the climbing community, fostering friendships and collaboration among climbers of all levels.
We are already looking forward to next year’s festival and hope to see everyone passionate about the climbing industry join us for another unforgettable event! Stay tuned for updates on dates and activities as we gear up for another fantastic celebration of climbing culture.
