Queer Community Nights: Inside Activities for Outdoor Adventures (3rd Thur)

Climbers and non-climbers are invited to attend our monthly skill-building & social series every 3rd Thursday, in the yoga room of Hudson Boulders.

This clinic will help developing climbers feel more confident as they venture outdoors. Get an overview of outdoor styles and critical skills - and a specific roadmap of the physical, technical, and mental competencies needed to safely and independently climb outdoors. After this clinic, you'll have the tools to map out individualized skill acquisition plans to meet your outdoor climbing goals.

Presenter: Rita Strauss is an American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA) Apprentice Rock Guide with Alpine Endeavors. Rita teaches rock and ice climbing movement, helps clients transition from the gym to the outdoors, guides classic multi-pitch routes, and instructs experienced climbers seeking to hone advanced technical skills. She volunteers with several organizations to expand access to rock and ice climbing for LGBTQ+ communities.

Entry to the gym and event is FREE. (Usually, we encourage you to help honor the time, knowledge, and skills of our presenters with a $5-$20 tip. Our presenter is declining tips this month.)

You are welcome to climb before and/or after this event (usual Crux Meetup gym pass rates apply). If this is your first time to the gym, even if you're not climbing, you will be asked to sign the gym's waiver.

The gym has a large parking lot with accessible parking near the door. There is a curb cut in front of the manual double doors. All first-floor level, and no carpet between the doors, front desk, yoga room, and bathroom. 3 single-user, non-gendered, accessible bathrooms. Presentations are delivered in English. Please reach out with additional requests, such as large-print handout, where applicable. Masks strongly encouraged in the yoga room.

Direct questions to [email protected]

Host or Publisher CRUX LGBTQIA+ Climbing