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Queer and Trans Climb

  • Canmore Climbing Gym 1404 Railway Avenue Canmore, AB, T1W 1P6 Canada (map)

Queer and Trans Climb

Presented by: Canmore Climbing Gym (CCG) and Canmore Pride
Date: Saturday, Nov 30
Time: 6 PM - 9 PM (drop-in style)

Cost:

  • Free for all current CCG members

  • Reduced drop-in fee of $15 for non-members*

  • [Optional] $5 beer and ciders available (special happy hour pricing)

*Note: Free drop-in passes are available upon request, thanks to support from The Crush Collective. Please message the Canmore Pride account on social media (@canmorepride) or talk to the front desk upon arrival to request a free pass (no questions asked). 

Rentals: 

  • Shoe rentals are available for free for all participants, courtesy of Canmore Climbing Gym. Please ask for assistance at the front desk upon arrival.

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What to Expect:

Come to climb & connect with the queer & trans community at the Canmore Climbing Gym. This is a monthly drop-in style event and attendees are able to come anytime between 6 PM to 9 PM. If you’re a member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at any climbing level, come join us! This event is open to all ages. Allies are welcome. 

The event will be hosted by queer and trans climbers/staff members of CCG, as well as volunteers from Canmore Pride.

For the November 30th edition of the event, we will be offering a free, optional “Intro to Bouldering” course from 6-7:30 PM, led by Sage. The course will cover foundational bouldering skills for beginner-level climbers with topics including footwork, body positioning, and hold types. Come learn how to boulder in a positive, supportive environment. Registration is required for this course—see the link under “registration” below.

About Sage: Sage is a trans and lesbian climber who grew up climbing in the Bow Valley. With 8 years of experience coaching athletes of all abilities ranging from beginner to high performance, Sage is excited to share her love of movement with other queer and trans climbers. 

For those who do not want to join the course, you are welcome to drop-in to climb from 6-9 PM and no registration is required.

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Schedule:

6 PM - 9 PM: Drop-in bouldering (all levels)

6-7:30 PM: Optional free “Intro to Bouldering” course—registration required.

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What to Bring:

  • Please wear comfortable clothing that you can be active in. 

  • Bring your own climbing shoes/chalk if you wish. (Note: free climbing shoe rentals are available - please see the above).

  • Water bottle/snacks.

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Accessibility: 

  • Two private gender-neutral washrooms are available on-site. 

  • Please note, due to the environment in the climbing gym, there may be chalk dust in the air. 

  • Music will be played via the in-house sound system. 

  • If you would like to join the event and do not want to climb, it is free to come and hang out! There are several couches and seating areas available. 

  • Accessibility Note: While bouldering can pose unique accessibility challenges, the gym is committed to making this event as inclusive as possible. Currently, accommodations for adaptive climbing are limited, but we warmly welcome participants who may wish to attend and hang out rather than climb. The gym is exploring ways to support accessibility further, and we encourage anyone interested to reach out so we can discuss your needs and ensure a welcoming environment for all.

  • CCG is dog-friendly. 

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Getting here:

  • Free parking is available directly in front of the CCG entrance. There are no specific designated accessible stalls, although there is plenty of free parking within a few meters from the CCG entrance.

  • The closest bus stop (ROAM transit) is the Bow Valley Trail bus stop, located 280 m from the venue.

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Registration:

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Contact:

Please contact Kat Dittrich at skikat.d@gmail.com or @kat.dittrich on instagram if you have any additional questions.

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