Winterfest and Ice Climbing World Cup February 21-22, 2026
Hosted by Longmont Climbing Collective
Are you ready to see some of the world's best ice climbers in action and stay close to all the excitement?! Longmont is hosting a UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup event as part of the 2026 WinterFest! From February 21st to 22nd, you can watch more than 100 athletes from over 25 member associations compete at the Longmont Climbing Collective. It's a great chance to catch the UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup speed and lead titles. But the party doesn't stop there! Winterfest will be a fun winter event, with local food trucks, a beer garden, a vendor village, and a kids' area. Come for the competition and stay for all the other cool things to do!
Participating Hotels Offering Special Rates
All of our partner hotels offer comfort, convenience, and a little extra hospitality so you'll have a great stay, wherever you choose to be!
Longmont Has So Much to Offer!
While you’re in Longmont for the Ice Climbing World Cup and Winterfest 2026, take some time to explore the city’s local food, drink, and entertainment scene. Longmont offers a wide range of restaurants, breweries, and gathering spots, both casual, family-friendly options and places that stay lively into the evening!
If you're craving brunch, you’ll find everything from cozy cafés serving coffee and pastries to sit-down spots offering classic comfort food, sweet treats, and hearty plates to fuel up before a full day of events. For pizza lovers, there are several popular local spots to choose from, like Urban Field, Rosalee's, or Antonio's, along with plenty of other go-to options for burgers, sandwiches, or tacos. Sample a craft beer or cocktail at any of Longmont’s 16 breweries, cideries, and distilleries, known for their welcoming taprooms and locally made drinks. If you’re in the mood for a more relaxed and refined dinner, you can find restaurants that focus on thoughtfully prepared dishes made with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. If you want a wide variety of cuisines all in one spot, check out Parkway Food Hall, where you'll find eight award-winning, chef driven restaurants and a cocktail bar with an extensive beer and wine list.
After dinner, stop to have some fun at Quarters Bar + Arcade for pinball and pints, or head to The Winner’s Circle for casual drinks, duckpin bowling, axe throwing, or catching the game. To wind down later in the evening, try places like The Speakeasy which is known for thoughtfully crafted cocktails, or Pharaoh’s Billiards, offering pool, drinks, and an easygoing place to relax.
Across the city, you’ll find welcoming places to eat, drink, shop, and spend time together, along with public art, murals, trails, and locally owned businesses that give Longmont its character. Grab a quick bite between events, settle in for a relaxed evening out, or celebrate with friends and family. However you spend your time, there are plenty of ways to explore Longmont and support the local community during your visit.
Details:
Homepage for Winterfest and Ice Climbing World Cup 2026
Ice Climbing World Cup
100+ athletes from over 25 member associations are set to contest the coveted UIAA Ice Climbing World Cup lead and speed titles. Six venues on three different continents will offer unique ice towers, exciting routes and supreme technical challenges.
WinterFest
Longmont’s own, Climbing Collective, has combined the fifth stop of the World Cup tour with Colorado's premier winter festival featuring local food, beer, vendor village & kid’s zone.
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General Admission tickets starting at $10 (Climbing Collective members & youth under 12 FREE)
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VIP tickets available for the ultimate WinterFest experience
Transportation Options
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