REGISTRATION + scholarships

Flash Foxy Trad Fest • MAMMOTH LAKES • Sept 12-14,2025

*This event is rain or shine. No refunds. Festival schedule and programming are always subject to change.

Cost

We strongly believe in keeping the festival affordable so that folks of all situations who love climbing can attend which is why we have a “pay more if you are willing and able” model. 

The standard registration cost for the weekend is $180 - but we have also created options for lower cost and higher cost tickets ranging from $100-$250. If you feel that you can afford the higher price and would like to help offset the costs for other participants, please select a $200 or $250 Festival Pass. We have a limited number of $100 Festival Passes available. Lower cost festival passes will go on sale August 1, 2025. There are also full scholarships available (see below) and opportunities to volunteer (click here for details).

$5 from each ticket sale will be donated to a local Indigenous organization.

  • Here’s a loose guideline to help you decide where you might fall on the sliding scale:

    • It can be hard to pay rent and cover other basic necessities > Apply for a scholarship!

    • I can pay for basic necessities, but I do not have extra income for things like a climbing gym membership > Apply for a scholarship! Didn’t get it? Buy a $100 Festival Pass (lower cost).

    • I can pay for basic necessities and some luxury items like a climbing gym membership. I am able to afford or save up for occasional weekend trips and the costs associated with that (rental car, park fees, owning gear, etc) > Buy a $180 Festival Pass (standard cost)

    • I can afford regular weekend trips and the costs associated with that (rental car, park fees, owning gear, etc) > Buy a $200 Festival Pass (pay it forward)

    • I am financially comfortable and able to help support scholarships for future course participants > Buy a $250 Festival Pass (pay it forward x2!!)

    *Please also consider that income is not the same as wealth. Income is the amount of money you make. Wealth is passed down from generation to generation and usually takes the form of inheritances, land ownership, and/or earning power. We ask that you take into account not only your income but also your wealth when choosing your price point within our sliding scale.

    • FRIDAY: Opening Party, Happy Hour, Arts & Crafts, Welcome Presentation, DJ Dance Party

    • SATURDAY: Breakfast, Climbing Demos, Arts & Crafts, Evening Yoga, Dinner, Panel, Evening Program

    • SUNDAY: Morning Workshop, Breakfast, Stewardship Project, Community Slideshow

    • SWAG from our generous sponsors!

  • • Clinics: $95 per day. Registration is open only to festival ticket holders. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds or transfers for clinics.

    • Lodging: see Lodging + Local Beta for our recs

    • Climbing Equipment Rental: Shoe + harness demos will be available from our sponsors, however access to demos is not guaranteed. All participants are responsible for their own climbing equipment.

    • Transportation: All festival ticket holders will receive a link to a ride-share spreadsheet to help coordinate transportation. This link can be found in the festival linktree (it’s in your Eventbrite confirmation email, save it!!). All participants are responsible for their own transportation to/from the festival and to/from venues throughout the weekend. Access to a vehicle is necessary for getting to climbing areas independently. We highly encourage festival participants to carpool!

    • Refunds: This event is rain or shine. We cannot guarantee weather conditions, crag conditions or any other element of climbing, road or trail access. There are no refunds for this event.

Scholarships

We're excited to announce that we're offering 5 scholarships for the Flash Foxy Trad Fest in Mammoth Lakes, CA taking place the weekend of September 12 to 14, 2025. Each selected recipient will not only receive a festival ticket but also a $250 travel stipend (if needed).

We're especially interested in applicants who are actively working towards fostering diversity within the climbing community. Financial need will also be taken into account during the selection process. We encourage individuals from Black, PoC, LGBTQ+, and Indigenous communities to apply.

Scholarship applications for the 2024 Flash Foxy Trad Fest will be open from June 1 to June 30, 2025.

What’s included with my Festival Pass?

A lot! But not everything, read below for full details.

Check out the Schedule for more details about weekend offerings.

    • FRIDAY: Opening Party, Happy Hour, Arts & Crafts, Welcome Presentation, DJ Dance Party

    • SATURDAY: Breakfast, Climbing Demos, Arts & Crafts, Evening Yoga, Dinner, Panel, Evening Program

    • SUNDAY: Morning Workshop, Breakfast, Stewardship Project, Community Slideshow

    • SWAG from our generous sponsors!

  • • Clinics: $95 per clinic. Registration is open only to festival ticket holders. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds or transfers for clinics.

    • Lodging: see Lodging + Local Beta for our recs

    • Climbing Equipment Rental: Shoe + harness demos will be available from our sponsors, however access to demos is not guaranteed. All participants are responsible for their own climbing equipment. Check out the local gear shop, Sage to Summit for gear purchases/rentals and guidebooks!

    • Transportation: All festival ticket holders will receive a link to a ride-share spreadsheet to help coordinate transportation. This link can be found in the festival linktree (it’s in your Eventbrite confirmation email, save it!!). All participants are responsible for their own transportation to/from the festival and to/from venues throughout the weekend. Access to a vehicle is necessary for getting to climbing areas independently. We highly encourage festival participants to carpool!

    • Refunds: This event is rain or shine. We cannot guarantee weather conditions, crag conditions or any other element of climbing, road or trail access. There are no refunds for this event.

 Accessibility

The primary festival venue will be wheelchair accessible. Accessibility of crags (climbing clinics) and satellite events may vary. Details will be updated when 2025 venues are confirmed.

Face masks will be optional for all indoor events. Face masks will be available on-site.

ASL Interpretation can be coordinated upon request. All films will have captions in English. Please email events@flashfoxy.com to coordinate ASL interpretation. Advanced notice is required to coordinate ASL interpretation.

Have an accessibility concern? Reach out to events@flashfoxy.com and we’ll see how we can help!

We are always working to make the Flash Foxy festivals more inclusive and welcoming spaces, please let us know what we can do to make our event more accessible for you. Unfortunately, we are not always able to arrange accommodations but we will do our best and will provide honest answers about our event spaces, staff capabilities, and the activities that take place at our festivals. Thank you for learning and growing with us!