Robinson Bluff Fest 2025
General Information
Join us for our 2nd annual Robinson Bluff Festival! Robinson Bluff is the largest 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. More information can be found on Mountain Project.
There's also plenty of other activities outside of climbing including Saturday Morning Yoga with Ashley Simonis, mountain bike trails, and disc golf holes to keep one entertained. Food options are available but are not included in the entry price. This is to keep ticket prices low.
Ways to Save:
Buy before March 1st and get $5 off
Reach out to us using your college email to receive a discount code
Become a member and use your member discount code
BUY BEFORE THE LAST WEEK OR PAY MORE
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
Camping
There's plenty of camping spots available or feel free to car camp.
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!
Climber Celebration
This is said to be the best part of the event! On Saturday Night Ace Flex will provide the music, we'll provide the snacks & mixers, and we'll all hangout around the bonfire with good friends. Please bring your own non glass container beverages. We'll have a few activities as well.
*Woodie Challenges - We have several options you can use to challenge you friends.
Crimp Board
Pinch Board
1.5 inch tug of war gauntlet aka "Jam in a Box"
2 inch tug of war guantlet aka "Box of Pain"
Please reach out to nick.richards@emclimbers.com if you'd like to join us as a vendor or you'd like to add an activity.
Disclaimers:
***In the case of Rain, this event will be rescheduled to the following weekend. If all fails, we will return the cost of the ticket in day passes to Robinson Bluff.
Requirements to participate:
Must be 18 or older
No Dogs Allowed
-Bring your own:
1. Bring your own camping equipment
2. Climbing equipment if you have it.
3. Bring a Yoga Matt if you have one
Schedule (may change as new events are added):
Saturday, April 5th
9 am Competition Check-in Starts
9:30 - 10:30am Instructed Yoga by Ashley Simonis
12 - 1 pm Lunch (Burgers and Brats are $5 each)
1-4 pm Climber Clinic by Vertical Voyage
3-6pm Top Rope Session w/ EMCA
6:30 pm Upper Limits Crashpad Discus
6:30 - 7pm Tie Dye T-Shirts
7:30 pm Score sheets Due
7-9 pm Taco Bar Dinner
8:30 pm Competition Winners Announced
8-11 pm Celebration with Live Band: Brokeneck
9:30 pm Movie (Climbers Choice!)
Sunday, April 6th
9- 10 am Breakfast
9:30 - 12:30pm Climber Clinic by Vertical Voyage
10 -11 am Disc Golf Clinic
11-12pm Mountain Biking Clinic
12- 1pm Lunch (Burgers and Brats are $5 each)
1-2pm Bouldering Clinic