The Quartzite Classic

Its inaugural year brought climbers from all around the midwest to Devils Lake for a weekend of learning and fun.

A man sitting on the open tailgate of a pickup truck in a park, with vehicles lined up on both sides and trees in the background.
Group of people dressed in outdoor clothing standing in a circle outdoors near a white tent, engaging in conversation during daytime, surrounded by trees with sunlight filtering through.
Group of people outdoors, wearing backpacks and warm clothing, likely preparing for a hiking or climbing activity during late afternoon.
Group of people wearing helmets and outdoor clothing sitting and standing on a rocky hillside in a wooded area, listening to a person in the foreground.
A man climbing a rock face outdoors with a climbing rope, wearing a helmet and sunglasses, smiling.
A person rock climbing on a cliffside overlooking a lake with green hills in the background.
Group of rock climbers preparing for a climb on a quartzite rock face, with instructors explaining safety procedures.
Three rock climbers securing themselves with ropes on a rugged cliff face during outdoor climbing.
Group of six women wearing helmets, sitting and resting on rocks in a rocky outdoor setting during a rock climbing or rappelling trip.
Two rock climbers, a woman with a blue helmet and a man with a black helmet, are on a rocky outdoor climbing site. The woman is smiling and giving a thumbs-up while the man appears to be assisting her. Climbing gear and shoes are visible around them.
A woman in climbing gear ascending a rock wall with two people assisting below.
Three women sitting on a hammock hanging from trees in a forest, laughing and enjoying the outdoor scenery.
Two women in climbing gear, helmets, and harnesses securing climbing ropes outdoors.
A woman climbing a steep rock face while being belayed by a person below, outdoors with trees and sunlight.
A woman rock climbing outdoors, wearing a helmet and smiling, while waving to the camera.
A group of people practicing yoga on a grassy outdoor field during sunset, with trees in the background.
Three young men outdoors with a gym weightlifting plate on an outdoor grass area, one holding a weightlifting bar leaning on the ground, and two others talking and eating. One man is smiling, wearing a blue hoodie, another in sunglasses and a black c
Two people are outdoors, laughing and serving food from pots at a barbecue grill, with a wooden building in the background.
Two people standing outdoors, smiling and talking; one has a denim bag, the other holds a clear cup with a drink; group of people and tents in the background.
A person lounging in a camping chair by the water at a daytime outdoor event, with a whiteboard, a folded green backpack, and an empty bright green folding chair nearby, set against a backdrop of trees, a parking lot, and a body of water.
Group of people gathered under a lit canopy near a body of water during sunset.
People gathered outdoors watching a movie projection on a large screen at night, with string lights overhead.
Silhouettes of people watching a large projected photo of two hikers in a snowy mountain landscape, holding hands and smiling, with glaciers and snow-covered peaks in the background.