QTBIPOC CLIMBING CAMP

August 29th - 31st 2025 - Revelstoke, BC

QTBIPOC CLIMBING CAMP

Open Mountains is offering a 3- day guided climbing camp focused on basic skills development for climbers who identify as QTBIPOC.

Event schedule and description :

DAY 1 - Introduction to rock climbing techniques, belay techniques, and top-rope climbing.

DAY 2 - Continued skills progression, including rappelling technique.

DAY 3 - Skills progression in climbing, belay, and rappelling techniques.

This camp is suitable for folks who:

  • Are comfortable with vertical or near-vertical rock climbing, and are able to hike on rocky trails to access climbing areas. 

  • Have some experience with basic climbing, and want to develop their skills further. 

  • Have completed a minimum of several days of top-rope climbing in the past.

  • Are 16 years or older.

The course will offer:

  • A supportive, respectful learning environment led by ACMG-certified guides who are also gender minorities and/or QTBIPOC individuals.

  • Introduction and skills progression in basic to intermediate climbing movement, belay techniques, rappelling, and rope management.

  • Personalized coaching on how to improve climbing movement skills, become more efficient, and find deeper joy in climbing. 

Equipment loans available free of charge:

  • Rock climbing helmet, shoes, harness, belay device, and locking carabiner.

Participant Requirements:

  • Available to attend all days, August 29th-August 31st, 2025. 

  • Skill level - basic to intermediate; some minimal climbing experience is an asset.

  • Allies are encouraged to apply but preference will be given to 2SLGBTQ+ and BIPOC community members. Priority will also be given to those who reside in Revelstoke but all community members.

Registration

Course Fees: $80 per person

Thanks to the support of our partners, we are able to offer the camp for a commitment cost of $80 per participant. 

We understand that this fee may still be a barrier for participation. With that in mind a generosity policy applies, only pay what you can!

Please reach out via email if you wish to discuss this further, as we have some fully subsidized spots available.

Waiver Requirement: All participants (or their parent/legal guardian for individuals under 19) must read and agree to Open Mountains Project Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement (the “Waiver”) as a condition of participating. If the Waiver is not completed, the individual will not be permitted to participate. A paper copy of the Waiver will be presented at the start of the activity. 

The Waiver is a legal document whereby you waive your legal rights to sue or seek compensation following an accident.

WAIVER - PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY PRIOR TO REGISTERING!  

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