Enter for your chance to win 1 of 25 annual memberships
to a local climbing gym of your choosing.

Answer the question, “How does climbing inspire you?”


Entries will be judged using
the following criteria:
Interest or passion in climbing Interest or passion
in climbing

Extent to which the essay
showcases the entrant's
interest or passion in
climbing.

Positive Effect Positive
Effect

Extent to which the essay showcases
how climbing has helped the
entrant overcome an obstacle and/or
positively contributes to their life.

Originality & Creativity Originality &
Creativity

How well does the essay stand out
from the rest of the submissions?
What makes this essay in particular
memorable and special?

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Ends at 11:59 p.m. MT on 8/26/24. Open to 50 U.S./D.C., 18+. See Official Rules for full details including eligibility restrictions, how to enter, prize description & limitations. Void where prohibited.

FAQs

The contest begins at 1:00 AM MT on June 11 and ends at 11:59 PM MT August 26, 2024.

The Contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are at least eighteen (18) years of age (or age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence, whichever is older). For full eligibility requirements please see Section 1 of the Official Rules.

To enter the Contest, click the “Enter Now” button above and complete the entry form and answer the essay question of “How does climbing inspire you?”

Limit of one (1) entry per person.

Judging will be based on the three (3) following weighted criteria to determine the Finalists:

  1. Interest or passion in climbing - extent to which the essay showcases the entrants interest or passion in climbing. (45%)
  2. Positive Effect - extent to which the essay showcases how climbing has helped the entrant overcome an obstacle and/or positively contributes to their life. (35%)
  3. Originality & Creativity - how well does the essay stand out from the rest of the submissions? What makes this essay in particular memorable and special? (20%)

Essay must be no more than 150 words.

By entering The North Face Global Climbing Day Contest, you are agreeing to the XPLR Pass terms and conditions and agree to allow The North Face to create an XPLR pass account for you. Joining XPLR Pass is free.

Twenty five (25) Grand Prize winners will each receive a one (1) year basic, standard membership for one (1) person (i.e. the Grand Prize winner) to a Climbing Gym of their choosing as approved by Sponsor in its sole discretion. Grand Prize may be awarded as a membership to a designated Climbing Gym itself, as a gift card issued by a Climbing Gym, a gift card issued by a third party financial institution, or otherwise in Sponsor’s sole discretion; the form in which Grand Prize is awarded will depend on various factors, including the availability of Climbing Gyms near winner’s residence. ARV of each Grand Prize: up to $1,500.00.

For full prize details and restrictions please see Section 9: Prizes and Approximate Retail Values of the Official Rules.

There will be 25 Grand Prize winners.

The potential winners will be notified on or about September 10, 2024.

Potential winners will be contacted by the Administrator via email on or about September 10, 2024.