USA Climbing organizes this prestigious event from February 11 to 15.
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Climbers who qualify for the YETI Nationals compete for national titles, points toward 2026 National Team selection, and $30,000 in prize money.
“We are honored to host the USA Climbing YETI Nationals at our new facility in Orlando,” said John Wiygul, president of High Point Climbing and Fitness. “This event will be an incredible opportunity to showcase our flagship gym on the national stage and put Florida on the map for competitive climbing.”
Among the climbers competing this week are eight Olympians who represented Team USA between Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. Many of the climbers who win this week will represent Team USA at the Los Angeles 2028 games.
The event will feature three disciplines of Boulder, Lead and Speed over five days of competition with support from the Greater Orlando Sports Commission.
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“Hosting an event of this caliber reflects our community’s commitment to hosting world-class sporting events and highlights our world-class venues, like High Point Climbing and Fitness,” said Jason Siegel, president and CEO of the Greater Orlando Sports Commission.
“Thank you to our partners at Dr. Phillips Charities, High Point Climbing and Fitness, Visit Orlando, the City of Orlando and Orange County for their continued collaboration. We are especially excited to see this event play a critical role in selecting athletes for the 2026 US National Team, leading up to the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, and we look forward to welcoming competitors and fans from across the country to experience everything our destination has to offer.”
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