The Burn Series is a popular climbing competition that has been running out of the Philadelphia area for over 15 years, and now it's at your gym! Come see what makes the Burn Series something special!

You’ll have three hours to climb as much as humanly possible in a super fun amped-up climbing session with all of your friends.

Each climb is worth points based on the difficulty of the climb. Your five highest point value climbs are compared to everyone else’s in your category.

The Novice category grades start at VB, so anyone can participate, even if you’ve never competed before!

At the end of each event, there will be a Finals Round for the Open category: 16 competitors duke it out to see who can make it to the top of three excruciatingly hard boulders displaying their strength and expertise. Come watch, and cheer on the action!

Youth Categories
-9 & under
-10 to 11
-12 to 14
-15 & up

*NOTE: Only competitors over the age of 16 may compete in the Open Category.

Adult Categories
Novice - First time competitors or newer climbers.
Age Group- Everyone that isn't new to the Burn Series. Rankings will be based on age.
Open - High level competitor, has the chance to be in Finals. Must be over the age of 16.

See our Burn Series 2025-2026 page, Burn Series Rules and Guidelines, Judges Corner or email us!

Reminder: 
Save time at check in! Be sure to have an updated facility waiver before the day of the event: Hudson Boulders Waiver.