The second year of the Indoor Climbing Expo (ICE) is coming to the Chattanooga Convention Center in Tennessee on March 19-22, 2025. As the official media partner, we will be keeping this page updated with news and details about the event.
Latest Updates:
Dates Announced for Indoor Climbing Expo Year Two (CBJ, 1/17/24)
Podcast: ICE Recap with Travis Williams Part 2 (DoughJo Setting, 1/16/24)
Podcast: ICE Recap with Travis Williams Part 1 (DoughJo Setting, 1/4/24)
What You Need to Know
- Open to both B2B and B2C attendees
- Full schedule at: indoorclimbingexpo.com
- Follow ICE on Instagram: @indoorclimbingexpo
The Venue
- Chattanooga Convention Center in Halls C and D
- Free shuttle serves downtown, Convention Center, more
- Located within 30-60 minutes of LOTS of outdoor climbing
- Located within a one day drive for most U.S. attendees
Lodging Partners & Options 2023
MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN
(this hotel is attached to the Expo)
Book through this link for preferred pricing.
HOTEL BO
(this hotel is across the street from the Expo)
Book through this link for preferred pricing.
THE CRASH PAD
An amazing local climber-owned hostel in the heart of downtown
AIRBNB
200+ within several blocks of downtown
1000+ within 30 minutes
CAMPING
- Redpoint Inn – campsite and restaurant in nearby town of Jasper, short drive from downtown and close to Foster Falls, Denny Cove and Castle Rock.
- Prentice Cooper State Forest – limited free primitive camping close to downtown.
- Many other options 30-45 minutes from downtown.
VAN PARKING
We are still working to confirm a place for camper vans to park overnight. Coming!
Expo Week Activities 2023
There are a TON of activities planned during the Expo. Of course there are vendor booths in the Expo Hall (open Noon-5pm on Wed to Fri, and 10am-2pm on Sat), but that’s not even close to being everything there is to do:
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- Pro Athletes in a Board Comp—with big names like Maya Madere, Paul Robinson, Allison Vest, Ravioli Biceps, Sierra Blair-Coyle and more—competing for a shot at the $15K+ cash purse to be held on the Expo Hall floor on Thursday evening.
- CBJ Grip Showcase at Synergy featuring 30 banger boulders set with the latest and greatest shapes from top brands.
- Bounty Boulders at High Point on Saturday night.
- Roundtable Topic Discussions each weekday morning, including discussions on opening a gym, routesetting, gym-to-crag, insurance, sustainability and USA Climbing.
- Hands-On Activities each weekday morning, including hold shaping, hold maintenance, and rope art creation.
- Routesetting & Training Clinics at local gyms.
- Meet a Nonprofit event to learn how your funds and energy help us gain and preserve access and drive progression in the sport.
- Educational sessions outside of expo hours, with topics on opening a gym, human resources, routesetting.
- Local Crag Tours by the SCC
Nearby Activities
Rock Climbing!!
This is why the event is in Chattanooga in December! It’s the season of perfect conditions for the stellar local sandstone. Check out the Climbing Areas page on the SCC website for access details, parking information and beta. Here are some popular spots, but this only scratches the surface…
- TRAD – T-Wall and Sunset Rock are both classic single pitch predominantly trad crags close to downtown.
- SPORT – Foster Falls, Denny Cove, Woodcock Cove and Deep Creek are all classic sport areas within an hour of Chattanooga.
- BOULDERING – Stone Fort, Middle Creek, Pep Boys, Lower Pot Point Boulders and Dayton are all great bouldering spots as well.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
- Gym Climbing – The indoor climbing industry is why we are gathering, and Chatt is home to several great gyms. Check out High Point’s Riverside and Downtown locations, and Synergy for a combo climbing/ninja experience.
- Outdoor – Beyond climbing, the area boasts miles and miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, as well as many caves to explore underground.
- Urban – The city of Chattanooga is packed with urban adventures, including museums, art galleries, restaurants, historical sites, and great nightlife. Downtown has a free shuttle to get you around.
Brands Who Exhibited in 2023
Exhibitor booths are available, contact organizer Travis Williams at info@indoorclimbingexpo.com.
Past Expo Coverage
- Dates Announced for Indoor Climbing Expo Year Two (CBJ, 1/17/24)
- Podcast: ICE Recap with Travis Williams Part 2 (DoughJo Setting, 1/16/24)
- Podcast: ICE Recap with Travis Williams Part 1 (DoughJo Setting, 1/4/24)
- What sessions will you attend at the Expo? (CBJ, 11/13/23)
- Hiring? Got a Nonprofit? The Expo Is for You Too (CBJ, 10/27/23)
- All About the Indoor Climbing Expo – CBJ Podcast With Travis Williams (CBJ, 10/20/23)
- Indoor Climbing Expo Is Less Than Three Months Away (CBJ, 10/1/2023)
- Got tickets yet to the Indoor Climbing Expo? Win a free booth! (CBJ 8/9/2023)
- Don’t Miss Early Bird Pricing for the Indoor Climbing Expo (CBJ, 2/21/2023)
- Podcast: sToKed for ICE with Travis Williams (DoughJo Setting, 2/20/2023)
- Registration Now Open for the Indoor Climbing Expo (CBJ, 1/25/2023)
- Updates From the Indoor Climbing Expo (CBJ, 1/15/2023)
- New Indoor Climbing Trade Show Is Coming to Chattanooga (CBJ, 10/28/2022)
Climbing Business Journal is pleased to be the official media partner of the Indoor Climbing Expo.
