Join us for our 2nd annual Robinson Bluff Festival! Robinson Bluff is the largest and tallest Limestone climbing area in East Missouri found in Cadet, MO just an hour south of St Louis. There's over 150 routes and more than 30 boulder problems.
Activities
Climbing Competition: Limestone Master
The first 3 individuals to turn in their scorecard with the most completed routes/problems. Leading will be worth more than top roping.
1st : 12 Black Diamond Quickdraws and an EMCA T-shirt
2nd: The Dyno Company Supplement and an EMCA T-shirt
3rd : 10 oz bag of The Dyno Company Chalk
Point Scale:
5 Points for finishing a route with a fall
1 point for a completed route /boulder without falling.
1 additional point if you lead a route without falling.
Instructed Yoga
Ashley Simonis will be leading our Saturday Morning Yoga Session.Her plan is to help everyone get ready for a weekend full of climbing.
Ask A Guide: Climbing Q&A Clinic-Vertical Voyages
Have questions about climbing techniques, skills, or gear. Wondering how to handle specific scenarios or curious about myths in the climbing world? This is your chance to get expert answers!
Join us for a fun and educational 3-hour session where we’ll tackle your questions and provide insights into the art of climbing. Whether you’re looking to improve your technique, learn new skills, or just understand the “how” behind climbing practices, this clinic has something valuable for everyone. Limited to 6 climbers Sign up soon to secure your spot! To sign up, please buy a ticket, and you'll receive an email with a link.
Top Rope Season
Join EMCA leaders as they'll set up top ropes on Monet wall. it's always a great opportunity for new climbers or just those that don't have the strength to lead another route. all ascents will count towards your competition score.
Crashpad Discus w/ Upper Limits
Tired of carrying your crashpad everywhere you go? Join St Louis' local gym Upper Limits to learn the way of the crashpad toss. Whoever throws it the furthest will win a prize!!! They'll be at hole one near the climber kiosk.
Tie Dye Tshirts
Who can beat $5 tshirt? join us across from crashpad discus and make something rad on top of our new Robinson Bluff Design.
Knot Clinic
Alice will go over several knots that she’s learned in the process of becoming a guide. This will be her last event as she's moving West to pursue her dreams.
Mountain Biking Clinic
Join Hero and crew on an easy green trail great for new riders. Hero will go over any questions you might have about what to buy for a new rider. We'll meet ya in the parking lot.
Disc Golf Clinic
Join Tanner, the best disc golfer we know, to improve your throw and hopefully stop losing your discs in the weeds. We'll go over how to play, the different types of discs, how to throw, and at then turn lose on the 18 holes Robinson Bluff has to offer.
Bouldering Clinic
Join Nick Richards over by the North End Boulders ranging from V0 - V6. We'll go over what to bring when you go outdoor bouldering, a short demo on bouldering at Robinson Bluff, and maybe we'll have time to show off some beta secrets. Bring your crashpads if you have them please!
Movie night
before you doze off, come watch a climber movie before bed near the top of the stairs. We'll have several options to chose from.
Camping
There's plenty of camping spots available or feel free to car camp.
Climber Celebration
This is said to be the best part of the event! On Saturday Night Brokeneck will provide the music, we'll provide the snacks & mixers, and we'll all hangout around the bonfire with good friends. We'll be announcing the competition and raffle winners Please bring your own non glass beverages. We'll have a few activities as well.
Challenge your friends to:
Crimp Board challenge
Pinch Board challenge
1.5 or 2 inch tug of war gauntlet
grip strength gauge. Finally see how many lbs of force you can apply with just your hand.
Schedule:
9:00 a.m - 10:00 a.m: Breakfast
9:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m: Climbing Q&A Clinic-Vertical Voyages
10:00 a.m - 11:00 a.m: Disc Golf Clinic
11:00 a.m - 12:00 p.m: Mountain Biking Clinic
12:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m: Knot Clinic with Alice
12:00 p.m - 1:00 p.m: Lunch (Burgers and Brats are $5 each)
1:00 p.m - 2:00 p.m: Bouldering Clinic
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