Held in West Sikkim, the competition is designed for a wide range of abilities. Whether you’re pushing grades or just getting into outdoor bouldering, there’s something for everyone.
It’s about more than just the climb; it’s about the air, the community, and the raw texture of the mountains. This is our invitation to experience Sikkim differently.
When it comes to climbing in India, only a handful of places come to mind. Sikkim probably isn’t one of them, which is weird, because the state has huge potential for the sport.
Boulder Clash will take place at Zoom Village in West Sikkim, where natural rock and boulders are found in abundance. The spot feels like a hideout compared to the rest of the state — discrete and full of character. Forested hills, terraced fields, open rocky clearings overlooking deep valleys, subtropical greenery, and the Rangeet river make it a pretty epic place to climb.
"For us, it was a no-brainer: a perfect way to start putting Sikkim on India’s bouldering map."
Gneiss and limestone top-outs found in abundance.
Scenic backdrop for epic climbs and chilling by the water.
Lush greenery meeting hard natural mountain rock.
West Sikkim's hidden gem, discrete and full of character.
**Day 1** is for arriving and basking in the glory of Zoom Village. There’s plenty of time to explore the boulders, wander the surrounding hills, or figure out your favorite lines. Expect workshops geared toward beginners, and the slow-building excitement of the competition.
**Day 2** is D-Day — the main competition! Climbers will spend the morning attempting problems at their own pace, scoring points for successful top-outs. The afternoon is reserved for either resting your fingers or getting in some more climbing during an open session.
**Day 3** sees the competition continue, giving climbers a chance to improve their scores and go all in. The festival then wraps up with an evening of festivities.
Boulder Clash is a self-paced outdoor bouldering competition. Expect top-out style problems on gneiss and limestone, roughly in the 6A-8A (beginner-expert) range. Finishing a problem means climbing all the way onto the boulder in a controlled manner. Everyone who competes has a chance to win prizes, thanks to support from our sponsors and local brands.
The rock feels different when many are trying, falling, watching, sharing beta, counting attempts, and pushing a little harder than they normally would. And competing doesn’t feel as heavy when you get to choose your own problems and strategy: will you tick many easy top-outs, or commit to a few hard ones?
*Prizes will be awarded across podium positions. Supported by local climbers and regional brands.
Boulder Clash is for anyone who wants to:
Dabble in outdoor bouldering or test their harder-earned skills
Test decision-making and strategy as much as strength
Experience the pressure (and fun) of climbing with eyes on you
Spend real time on boulders that don’t feel manufactured
Explore a part of Sikkim most visitors never reach
P.S. You don’t have to compete to belong. Many people come just to climb and hang out.
Experience boulders that don’t feel manufactured. Natural gneiss and limestone lines.
Explore a part of Sikkim most visitors never reach. Discrete, full of character, and raw.
Whether you're pushing grades or just getting into outdoor bouldering, there's a problem for you.
Winning has its place, and Boulder Clash won’t take that away from you. But at its core, this is a community-first competition: the coming together of like-minded, adrenaline-addicted, chalk-loving human beings.
Just as much, it’s about absorbing the local — the landscapes, the people, and the culture. Boulder Clash is supported by climbers from the region, including Bishnu Gurung, Ujjwal Gurung, and Tenzin Jamyang, who’ve been part of India’s climbing scene through gyms and competitions across the country.
The Zabarvan Creed
Global Support • Regional Roots
Supported by climbers from the region
Limited to 50 climbers. Secure your spot in the inaugural Zabarvan Boulder Clash.
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