Wāhine Adventure Festival 2026
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Join us for Aotearoa New Zealand’s first Wāhine Adventure Festival, hosted at Boulder Co. Christchurch.
This inaugural event brings together trailblazing wāhine from all areas of the Aotearoa outdoor community, for an afternoon of presentations, workshops, connection and community building.
Headline speaker Mayan Smith-Gobat joins us for a presentation on her career as a professional big-wall climber, and how her passion for climbing has evolved since becoming a mother.
Your ticket includes entry to your choice of two workshops, two talks, and all-day access to the climbing gym.
Workshop topics include:
● Beginner technique sessions
● Dynamic climbing masterclass
● Slab climbing masterclass
● Strength and Conditioning
Presentation topics include:
● Projecting outdoor rock climbs
● Nutrition and menopause
● Imposter syndrome
● Climbing pregnant and post-partum
● Mental resilience and sports psychology
● Kaitiakitanga and the sustainability of sport
Structured events will run from 12pm – 6pm. From 6pm onwards, participants are invited to stay for a climb, or meet for food, drinks and a kōrero in the cafe.
This inaugural event brings together trailblazing wāhine from all areas of the Aotearoa outdoor community, for an afternoon of presentations, workshops, connection and community building.
Headline speaker Mayan Smith-Gobat joins us for a presentation on her career as a professional big-wall climber, and how her passion for climbing has evolved since becoming a mother.
Your ticket includes entry to your choice of two workshops, two talks, and all-day access to the climbing gym.
Workshop topics include:
● Beginner technique sessions
● Dynamic climbing masterclass
● Slab climbing masterclass
● Strength and Conditioning
Presentation topics include:
● Projecting outdoor rock climbs
● Nutrition and menopause
● Imposter syndrome
● Climbing pregnant and post-partum
● Mental resilience and sports psychology
● Kaitiakitanga and the sustainability of sport
Structured events will run from 12pm – 6pm. From 6pm onwards, participants are invited to stay for a climb, or meet for food, drinks and a kōrero in the cafe.
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Where is it happening?
Boulder Co Christchurch, 179 Blenheim Rd,Christchurch, New Zealand
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