Horse Pens 40 Competition Information

Very important information for all Triple Crown and Horse Pens 40 competitors! Read EVERYTHING!

Directions

Horse Pens 40 is located in Steele, Alabama. See the official Horse Pens 40 website for complete directions to and information about the boulderfield/campground.

Parking

There is ample parking at the campground/boulderfield. However, PLEASE carpool when possible. Everyone (including campers) will be required to park in the large field outside the gate from Friday to Saturday. There will be a limited number of campground/campsite parking passes available at the HP40 Camp Store (@ $10 per vehicle). Field parking is free.

Camping

Camping is $5/night at Horse Pens. If you don’t want to camp-out, there are several hotels in nearby Gadsden, Alabama. Make your reservations soon—all climbers are responsible for their own camping/hotel arrangements. We encourage folks to camp at HP-40 on Friday.

Dogs

NO dogs are allowed at Horse Pens 40! Please be respectful of the land-owners and leave your animals at home!

Spectators

Spectators are welcome to attend this event. However, spectators will NOT be allowed to climb on the day of the event. A spectator armband is $20 per person and covers spectators from anytime Saturday until sundown Sunday. Friday night camping is only $5 extra (with a spectator armband), and that will cover them from anytime Friday until sundown Sunday. Armbands must be worn by all guests during the period from sundown Friday until sundown Sunday, and should remain visible. If your armband is lost, a new one must be purchased in order to remain in the park.

FOR COMPLETE DETAILS REGARDING PARKING, CAMPING, AND THE HP-40 PARK RULES FOR THE COMP WEEKEND, PLEASE CLICK HERE AND CLICK THE LINK TO 'TRIPLE CROWN'.

If you are under 18

You MUST download the Horse Pens-40 waiver and have a parent fill it out. You must then bring it with you to the check-in at Horse Pens on the day of the competition.

FRIDAY NIGHT

Early Check In

Important note: Early competitor packet pick-up begins at 5:00 pm on Friday November 5 (afternoon/evening before the comp). Competitors will be able to PICK UP THEIR COMPETITION PACKET AND T-SHIRT at this time. This will give everyone a chance to look at the competition map, AND it will speed up the “process” on Saturday morning (more climbing time!). We’ll also have extra tees for sale for $15.

SATURDAY

Registration

The morning of the event (Saturday, November 6) you will need to be at Horse Pens 40 NO LATER than 8:00 am to check-in. We will not accept registrations after 9:30 am. Check-in will take place outside the gate entrance to the park on Saturday morning.

Competition T-Shirts

You will be given one free Horse Pens-40 tee the morning of the event (or at pre-registration Friday Night). As always, there are several cool designs for Horse Pens and Triple Crown! If you wish to buy extra tees they will cost $15 each.

Competition Begins

As soon as everyone is registered and gathered around the stage in the pavilion there will be some brief announcements and free gear tossed out. No one is allowed to begin climbing until the announcement to start is made.

Concessions

There will be concessions/food available for purchase throughout the event--so bring cash!

Competition Ends

Competition ends at 5:30. All score sheets MUST be tallied and turned in by 6:00. Any score sheets submitted after 6:00 will be disqualified.

Dinner

Dinner will be available for purchase from food vendors and the Horse Pens-40 restaurant—the cost will vary depending on the meal that you choose.

Raffles

There will be an Access Fund and SCC raffle after the competition. Sign up and take a chance on walking away with even more booty, and support “the cause” at the same time.

There will also be an opportunity to join the Southeastern Climbers’ Coalition and the Access Fund--if you are not a member, stop being a lame chach and join! Yearly membership is just $25. Make it your goal to become proactive this year. See the SCC website for more information. 

Awards Ceremony

The Awards Ceremony will begin after the raffles (Approx. 8:00). There will be tons of door prizes! So if you didn’t do so good at the comp don’t miss it. You could still win BIG! We give out many more door prizes than we do competitor prizes.

Marmot is the Presenting Sponsor for the 20010 Triple Crown! Drop by the Marmot booth to pick up a raffle ticket for some FANTASTIC custom Marmot/Triple Crown gear! Proceeds from the raffle tickets will benefit the Southeastern Climbers’ Coalition! Marmot was one of the founding sponsors of the Triple Crown! Without their ongoing support, this event would not be possible. Come by the booth, score a chance at a great prize and let these guys know how much you appreciate their support of the Triple Crown and your climbing access!

Five Ten

Stop by the Five Ten booth at Horse Pens-40 to demo a pair of climbing shoes. Free Five Ten tees for early arrivals!!

Five Ten will also be offering a free cereal and fruit breakfast on Saturday morning for competitors!

Evolv and Rock/Creek Team for a Triple Crown Promo

Stop by the Evolv booth at Horse Pens-40 to demo a pair of climbing shoes. We’ll hook you up with a coupon for 20% Off a pair of Evolv Climbing Shoes!!

Other Points of Interest

This event will be a ton of fun. We hope everyone has a safe trip and that you find your visit with us to be a good and memorable one.

Make sure to check out www.triplecrownbouldering.org for up-to-date information, articles, and great pictures from each of the competition venues in our galleries. New photos and competition results will be posted on the Triple Crown website shortly after the event.

Also see the www.seclimbers.org website for the Southeastern Climbers’ Coalition where you will find even more info on the Triple Crown and lots of information on regional climbing issues.

NOW FOR THE REALLY IMPORTANT STUFF - REMEMBER CLIMBING/BOULDERING IS A DANGEROUS SPORT.

There is nothing we, or you can do to eliminate all the risks. You are ultimately responsible for your own safety. DO NOT do anything you feel is hazardous to your health. Make sure you have a competent spotter or belayer before you begin to climb any boulder problem or route. Exercise caution when hiking as well. There are many dangerous drop offs and other hazards that may endanger you while simply walking around the boulderfield. In the event that you or a friend is injured please notify the closest judge or rescue squad member.

Judges

If a judge sees you attempting something they feel is dangerous or outside the bounds of this friendly competition they have the right to disqualify you from the event. You can even be banned from any future events. Please remember that while the judges are there primarily to help all the participants they are all just volunteering their time.

This all being said, we hope you have a blast at Horse Pens!

Thanks, Jim Horton, Chad Wykle, Adam Henry (The suckers who are putting this together… again!)