FREE Queer BIPOC Rock Climbing Night

A special FREE edition of Chalked Up[state]'s monthly meetup for LGBTQIA+ people who are Black, Indigenous, or other People of Color (BIPOC)
About this Event

Join us for a special BIPOC Queer Climbing Night with free passes, rental gear, food, swag, and community!
Our BIPOC meetups for LGBTQIA+ people who are Black, Indigenous, or other People of Color meet monthly on 4th Wednesdays. Our other 4 meetups are open to all.

This special FREE session is made possible by The NYS LGBT Health & Human Services Network. Please pre-register.

All experience levels, bodies, and abilities are encouraged. You don’t have to be “strong” to climb, and if it's your first time, don't worry - we've got you.

Chalked Up(state) Queer Climbing is the NY Capital Region program of Crux Climbing.

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Come with climbing partners, or let us help you connect with others. CRG has bouldering, top rope, and lead climbing. If you have not yet been to a CRG, please go to "required forms" at the top of their website and complete all before the meetup.

When you check in at the front desk, let them know you're here for the Chalked Up BIPOC meetup. One of our hosts will be near the desk to welcome you. We'll circle up for intros in the middle section of the gym at ~6:10p.

1. If you've already passed your CRG belay test: We'd love your help belaying those who don't yet know how.
2. If you know how to belay & tie in, but have not yet passed your test at CRG: we will gather all of you to take the test together after intros.
3. If you do not know how to belay and/or tie in, or are not yet confident enough to pass the test: no problem, we'll belay you and direct you to a future belay class at CRG! Belay *instruction* will not take place during our meetups.

Accessibility

Main floor is at ground level, with ramps to two other levels. Front door is not automatic. There is a short step up to the climbing area mats. Some individuals in the group are adaptive climbers or have experience climbing with people with physical disabilities. If you have questions about what is available and how we can best support your needs, please reach out.

Restrooms

There are gendered, multi-user, wheelchair-accessible restrooms with stalls and showers. There is also 1 single-user restroom through the exercise room, and 1 wheelchair-accessible single-user restroom with a shower past the gender restrooms around the corner.

Ages

13-17yo: The gym allows teens to be unaccompanied by an adult. Please ensure a guardian has signed a gym waiver before or during drop-off. Chalked Up and our volunteers are not responsible for the supervision of minors.

5-12yo: Your children are welcome to attend with you! Children in this age range must be supervised in a ratio of 1 adult : 3 children.

Questions?

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Image: Picture taken from above looking down at group of 5 climbers at monthly BIPOC meetup.