Each year, dearclimbing hosts the Informal Friendly Bouldering Comp (IFBC), a fundraiser connecting climbers and charities to support positive causes. The format is simple: climbers make a donation to the event’s chosen charities to participate in a fun contest for small prizes.
IFBC started in 2023, as a small event with 15 friends getting together to climb for charities focused on neuroscience research and mental health support. In 2024, IFBC grew beyond just friends to over 30 climbers interested in giving back to the broader community. And last year, we had our biggest turnout, with over 70 participants and a collaboration with the Climbing Out Of Depression (COOD) charity. It was such a memorable day, with an inspiring interview with the charity’s founder and team, homemade food for everyone, a surprise birthday cake, and the best puppy to play with.
Through it all, our focus has remained the same: to build a community of climbers that gives back to the broader community.
We would also like to thank HarroWall; IFBC would not have been possible without their support and generosity over the years.
What will IFBC 2026 bring? Stay tuned to find out!
IFBC through the years 🙂
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