Siege The Citadel
Siege The Citadel 2026
Series Sponsor: Organic Climbing
Title sponsors: Four Bridges Outfitters | Arc’teryx | Modern Woodmen Financial
March 7th, 2026 | The Citadel
Registration is now open!
Logo and T-Shirt designs coming soon!
Two years ago, climbers did something bold.
We claimed the high ground.
In December 2023, the Southeastern Climbers Coalition—alongside the Access Fund and regional conservation partners—purchased The Citadel Boulders, protecting a world-class climbing resource for generations to come. Today, we are close to paying off the conservation loan, and Siege the Citadel is our rallying cry to finish the job.
This isn’t just a competition.
It’s a stand for access.
A celebration of community.
And a final push to secure this land forever.
Beyond the last ridge lies a place worth fighting for—a bastion of stone shaped by time and protected by those who refuse to let it fall. On March 7th, we gather not to relive the past, but to write the next chapter: a day of grit, fellowship, and quiet defiance against the forces that would see wild places lost. Every move made, every cheer echoed, and every hand on the rock brings us closer to a future where this land remains free, open, and held in trust by those who love it.
Competition Categories
Point-Based Events
Top 10 sends by points, Tiebreaker: 11th & 12th best sends:
Youth – Ages 12 & under
Non-Binary
Men’s Beginner – V0–V2
Women’s Beginner – V0–V2
Men’s Intermediate – V3–V5
Women’s Intermediate – V3–V5
Men’s Advanced – V6–V8
Women’s Advanced – V6–V8
Men’s Open – V9+
Women’s Open – V9+
Rock Gods – Ages 45 & up
Rock Goddesses – Ages 45 & up
Endurance & Team Events
Iron Man – Collect as many points as possible
Iron Maiden – Collect as many points as possible
Iron Team
Two-person teams
• One climber climbs V3 and below only
• One climber climbs V4 and above only
• Collect as many points as possible together
Registration & Scoring Information
This year, we’re partnering with KAYA to manage the Citadel guidebook and scoring across all competition formats. Using KAYA allows us to streamline scoring, reduce paper use and costs, and give climbers an easier way to track their progress throughout the day.
All registered climbers will receive free access to KAYA Pro for a limited time, including the full Citadel digital guidebook to help you navigate the boulderfield during the event.
Prefer paper? No problem. Paper scorecards will still be available upon request for anyone who would rather keep it old-school.
How Scoring Works
Once you complete registration and payment, you’ll receive an email with an access code to join Siege the Citadel events inside the KAYA app.
Getting Started with KAYA
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Download KAYA from the App Store or Google Play
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Create a free account
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Use the links below, search for “Siege the Citadel,” or navigate to the The Citadel area and select Events
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Join your event(s) using the access code sent in your confirmation email
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During the event, log your sends directly in the app—simple as that
Why We’re Using KAYA
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Digital guidebook access for all competitors
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Faster, clearer scoring and results
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Reduced paper waste and event costs
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Free KAYA Pro access for a limited time
Whether you’re chasing speed, endurance, points, or just a full day of Citadel chaos, KAYA helps keep the focus where it belongs—on the climbing.
If you have questions about scoring, access codes, or paper alternatives, we’re happy to help.
Event Liability Waiver
This is required to participate in the 2026 Climbing Participant Events.