Women’s Lead Club
First Friday’s
The WLC is nonprofit organization for the advancement of women in climbing, providing education, resources, and opportunities for both indoor and outdoor climbing adventures. While WLC addresses issues pertaining to women in climbing that includes AFAB, woman-identified individuals, trans women, gender-nonconforming, and gender-expansive people and support the missions of clubs like the Queer Climbing Club.
Please note, the Women’s Lead Club is an independent organization collaborating with various climbing gyms, including Rocknasium the Climbing Gym, to foster an expansive supportive community for women climbers.
For more information and to stay updated on upcoming events, visit the WLC’s website at womensleadclub.org or follow them on Instagram @womensleadclub.
Queer Crush Climbing
Fourth Friday’s
Queer Crush is a 501(c)3 non-profit established in May 2018 in Los Angeles, California. Since then, Queer Crush has expanded to over 30 chapters primarily in the western United States. They host host indoor and outdoor rock climbing meetups with the goal of creating safe and inclusive spaces for those who are diverse in their gender, romantic, and sexual orientations. Our events are open to individuals of all genders, romantic and sexual orientations, races, creeds, ages and abilities.
Please note, the Queer Crush Climbing is an independent organization collaborating with Rocknasium to foster a supportive community for queer climbers.
For more information and to stay updated on upcoming events, visit the WLC’s website at queercrush.org or follow them on Instagram @queercrushclimbing.
Climber Social & Potluck
Paired with Monthly Potluck
Our climber social is designed to get people climbing & mingling through staff run activities. Potluck is just for people to hangout and have a good time together! Shareable snacks & beverages are heavily encouraged.
To stay updated on monthly events, follow us on Instagram @rocknasium.
Up Ending Parkinson’s
Wednesday’s 10 – 11:30am
We are partnering with Up ENDing Parkinsons, a nonprofit that provides guided rock climbing for people living with Parkinson’s Disease, as well as the Parkinson’s Foundation. Anyone living with PD is welcome to climb, and family members are encouraged to climb as well. Starting on Wednesday, January 14th, Up ENDing Parkinson’s will meet at Rocknasium every Wednesday at 10am.
Admission & instruction are provided for free with regularly priced rental gear during meetups. Outside of meet-up times, those with Parkinson’s are eligible for our discounted student membership or day pass rate.
No experience is necessary to join this meet-up.
Are you top-rope belay certified and interested in volunteering? Please email dturnquist@hotmail.com.
We encourage you to spread the word about this event as this meet-up can be incredibly beneficial for anyone living with Parkinson’s Disease.
