Rise Outside


About Us

5.0 (85 reviews)
Rise Outside is a 501c3 non-profit Dedicated to normalizing diversity in the outdoors. We offer outdoor education and guided experiences on rock, ice, trail, and anywhere we connect with nature. Hiring us creates mentorship opportunities for diverse outdoor leaders and funds programming for groups who have traditionally encountered barriers to realizing their potential outside.

Est. 2021 Gardiner, New York

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3197 State Route 55
+1 914-603-8264

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Reviews

5.0 (85 reviews)

Trip: ParaCliffHangers Outdoor Climbing Day

Guide: Angelo U., Alexis K., Carol G.

Guides were excellent great amount of support while showing knowledge of each individual climbers needs. Friendly fun day perfect amount of support and encouragement with no pressure. Safety was obviously their first concern they were thinking about things ahead of time.

By Lauren P. on October 13, 2025


Trip: Brown Girls Climb Climbing NY + NJ Climbing Day

Guide: Marian P., Lizzy R.

Had an amazing time climbing with Rise Outside Guides May and Lizzie. Felt comfortable and supported while trying new climbs. Would definitely go climbing with Rise Outside again.

By Tamara J. on October 12, 2025


Trip: BIPOC Climb and Camp Weekend

Guide: Genevive W.

BIPOC Climb & Camp was an incredible, well-organized weekend to learn and collaborate with fellow climbers in my community. It made a world of difference to access the Red River Gorge in an affinity space and see some of my intersectional identities reflected back by the guides, Genevive and Cat, who are stellar humans. Thank you for creating a transformative space where I could grow and push the edges of my comfort zone.

By Kai K. on September 23, 2025


Trip: BIPOC Climb and Camp Weekend

Guide: Genevive W.

This trip was so healing, educational, and community driven. I felt so comfortable and supported by each person. I hope to go to more camps

By Sandy S. on September 23, 2025


Trip: BIPOC Climb and Camp Weekend

Guide: Genevive W.

It was the perfect trip. Cat and Genevieve are world class instructors. They are passionate, friendly, skilled, and safety oriented. We had a great group of people who love to climb and learn new skills. The location of Red River Gorge is great due to the camp site, restaurants, gas stations, crag locations, and gear shops.

By May C. on September 22, 2025


Trip: BIPOC Climb and Camp Weekend

Guide: Genevive W.

Thank you so much to Genevieve and Cat. They were amazing at guiding every single person in our group and they happily shared so much knowledge with us that will stick with me for as long as I can remember. I could not have imagined a better first experience at the Red.

By Javier F. on September 22, 2025


Trip: Kissfist Climbing Fest- New York

Guide: Alexis K., Athe T., Vic F., Eric R.

By Dee S. on September 10, 2025


Trip: Full Day Rock Climbing - Single Pitch

Guide: Andy L.

By Diana G. on August 28, 2025


Trip: Eric Ratkowski - Full Day Single Pitch

Guide: Eric R.

Climbing is more fun with Eric! Knows the gunks like the back of his hand and always knows what routes to pick for a good time

By Noyan T. on August 23, 2025


Trip: Eric Ratkowski - Full Day Single Pitch

Guide: Eric R.

Eric was awesome as usual! Always pleasant, finds great routes and keeps us safe. Amazing experience!

By Noyan T. on August 23, 2025