Summer Climbing Crew

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Location

Golden, Colorado

Group Size

Max 8 people

Duration

0 hours

Summer Climbing Crew was developed to create space for consistency, for both education & community, for outdoor rock climbing during the summer months! We aren’t “just” climbing, so this year we are integrating mental health into this curriculum! Our general goal is to build confidence and community outdoors, all while having mindfulness focus. 

Summer Climbing Crew is guided by AMGA Guide, Meg Nickman, and Mental Health Therapist, Laurel Cepero, LPCC. 

This 4-week program meets once per week, after work (5:30-8:30pm ish), to explore different crags in Clear Creek Canyon, and is open to all women and genderqueer climbers. Our hope is to create a space that allows exploration of mindful climbing and intention setting, for expansion of comfort zones, and gives support to each participant to push themselves physically and/or mentally based on their personal goals. **While it's a 4-week program, we have a 5th day reserved in the event of inclement weather**

Summer Dates:

August 1, 8, 15, 22 and extra weather day set for August 29.

**Registration needed only for the first day of class, as you won't see the other date options available**

The general goals for this program are: 

• Improve confidence and comfort climbing outside on rock
• Improve your climbing technique and learn to climb more efficiently 
• Learn how to both assess and mitigate rish while climbing outdoor better
• Learn + implement various tactics to become a better outdoor rock climber, regardless of experience and ability
• Explore different or new-to-you local climbing areas
• Implement mindfulness techniques to your climbing experience
  • Creating a space for more vulnerability
  • Mindfulness skills structured around the 4 fundations of mindfulness
    • Externally grounding
    • Breath
    • Overall body
    • Mind + Integration
• Learn how to set realistic intentions towards your efforts
• Connect with members of the climbing community.

Cost: This program is offered on a sliding scale from $386-$550. Here's a loose guideline to help you decide where you might fall on the sliding scale: 

• I am financially comfortable and able to support SSC’s sliding scale model for future participants > $550  
• I can afford regular weekend trips and their associated costs > $495-$550  
• I can afford or save up for occasional weekend trips and their associated costs > $440-$495  
• I can pay for basic needs, and some luxury items > $385 - or reach out about a payment plan  

We at SSC want to make quality education and experiences more accessible. With that being said, please reach out to chelsea@shesendscollective.com to inquire about payment plans and/or scholarships.