FAQ

The facility is step-free on the ground floor, with ramps to access climbing mats. The locker rooms are on the ground floor as well and include accessible stalls. As we plan the layout of the gym for our programming, we are highly considerate of ensuring wide, navigable aisles and clear paths of travel. True to ParaCliffHangers’ philosophy, our planning team proudly includes members with diverse disabilities, and we are excited to make Owl Night a delightfully accessible experience.

There are two non-accessible mezzanines with workout equipment. No Owl Night programming will be occurring in those areas.

There are very limited parking spaces via Grand Ave entrance. There is plenty of street parking in the area. We recommend biking or taking public transit whenever possible. If you drive, please do NOT leave anything of value in your vehicle.

Pacific Pipe is about a 20 minute walk from the West Oakland BART stop. 

Of course! We will designate a sensory-friendly space for decompressing and rest. Additionally, we will manage the volume of music and other background noise to make the event as inclusive as possible.

ParaCliffHangers is proudly led by a blind Executive Director, so this is nothing new! We have screen reader tested all registration portals and competition scorekeeping mechanisms to ensure a smooth experience. During the event, you are more than welcome to explore on your own or have a volunteer sighted guide assigned to assist you. If possible, we ask that you send us an email ahead of time at owlnight@paracliffhangers.org if you would like a guide.

ParaCliffHangers is fully dedicated to ensuring an inclusive experience for all participants. If you have any questions or feedback, don’t hesitate to reach out to us at owlnight@paracliffhangers.org, and we will be more than happy to connect with you!

Purchasing tickets ahead of time helps us guarantee that we have enough food and
drinks for everyone, but walk-ins are welcome.

No, you can arrive at any time and leave at any time! There will be programming
throughout the entirety of the event, so whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, there
will be plenty to do! Please note that the youth endurance competition will only run from
7:15-10pm.

For safety reasons, after 10pm we will lock the doors and ask
those entering the event to call the front desk staff to have
someone let them in.

There will be lots of programming all throughout the event, from educational clinics to face painting to trivia games to mini competitions. Come climb, come hang out, come eat food—all are welcome!

Yes! There will be cold and hot food, snacks, and dinner available for purchase. We will also be serving hot chocolate among other non-alcoholic beverages.

All ages are welcome! We will be featuring a youth category in our Early Bird endurance
competition from 7:15-10pm, and will have family-friendly activities during the first half of
the event (did someone say rock decorating?). We ask that any children under 13 years
old are accompanied by an adult at all times, and any children under 18 are
accompanied by an adult after 11PM.

All questions can be sent to owlnight@paracliffhangers.org, we’ll be happy to assist!

Touchstone Waiver [click here]
https://touchstoneclimbing.com/waiver/

 Move United Waiver & Release of Liability Agreement [click here]
https://www.waiverfile.com/b/ParaCliffhangersInc/Waiver.aspx?formid=bd1caff6-cc66-4093-a16d-faa532c86383

Move United Media Release Agreement [click here] 
https://www.waiverfile.com/b/ParaCliffhangersInc/Waiver.aspx?formid=15062620-ef9a-49a7-8844-7c70db6cce7f

Early Bird:
Youth (less than age 15)
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Para

Late Night:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Para

*Please note that all categories will be self-determined by participants.
 

7:00-7:15 PM Technical meeting
7:15-10 PM Early Bird Session
10-10:30 PM Awards for Early Bird Session
7:15 PM – 2:30 AM Night Owl Session
2:30 – 3 AM Night Owl Session Awards

Yes! There will be prizes for 1 st , 2 nd , and 3 rd place in each category for each session, including exclusive Owl Night 2026 medals. And a lot of bragging rights!

Owl Night includes an all-night endurance climbing competition, food/drinks, mini-
comps, mini-clinics, and the best vibes. Some of the activities you can expect include
climbing trivia, a blind climbing clinic, climbing with low-gravity, and so much more!
Check back soon for a full list of programming.

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There will be several raffle drawings all night, and you do not need to be present in order to receive a raffle prize (although we’d love to have you). Check back soon for a full list of raffle prizes!

Owl Night includes an all-night endurance climbing competition, food/drinks, mini-
comps, mini-clinics, and the best vibes. Some of the activities you can expect include
climbing trivia, a blind climbing clinic, climbing with low-gravity, and so much more!
Check back soon for a full list of programming.

There will be cold and hot food, snacks, and dinner available for purchase. We will also be serving hot chocolate among other non-alcoholic beverages.
Please check back later for exact vendors! 

Step 1: purchase a $10 climb-a-thon ticket
Step 2: sit back and let someone from PCH build your customizable fundraising website. We will contact you via email when the website is ready to go (within a week of registering) . 

Alternative step 2:
See separate how to guide for registering for your own climb-a-thon page. Click Step 2: Register 

Step 1: Navigate to "Enroll in Climb-a-thon" [currently hidden]

Step 2: Enter your email address or use a social media platform (facebook or gmail)

Step 3: Enter your name. Toggle the box that says "Climb-a-thon registration."
Enter a goal monetary amount (suggested minimum $50)
Enter a goal number of climbs.

Step 4: 
Create or join region.
You can choose a region (Movement LIC or Pacific Pipe) if participating at those locations. 
Alternatively, you can specify solo agent or create your own.

Step 5: 
(optional) Add another member

Step 6: Complete registration. This will take you to the skeleton of your own fundraising page. Customize this page however you see fit. Share the URL with your friends to rack up those donations! 

Purchasing tickets ahead of time helps us guarantee that we have enough food and
drinks for everyone, but walk-ins are welcome.