QUEER & TRANS CLIMB
Presented by: Canmore Climbing Gym (CCG) and Canmore Pride
Time: 6 PM - 8 PM (drop-in style)
COST:
Free for all current CCG members
Reduced drop-in fee of $15 for non-members*
*Note: Free drop-in passes are available upon request. Please 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 8 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.
First time climber? No climbing experience is required, CCG staff and Canmore Pride volunteers are here to help you get started.
The event will be hosted by queer and trans climbers/staff members of CCG, as well as volunteers from Canmore Pride.
No registration required.
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SCHEDULE
6 PM - 8 PM: Drop-in bouldering (all levels)
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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.
There is a ramp to the CCG entrance from the road.
The door to CCG does not have an automatic door button.
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:
BY VEHICLE:
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.
BY BUS (ROAM TRANSIT):
WITHIN CANMORE: The Canmore Roam service features three routes that are FREE for all. Please visit this website for more information on routes and schedules.
BY BUS FROM BANFF: Roam Transit’s Canmore-Banff Regional Route 3 provides transportation between Downtown Canmore and Downtown Banff. Fares: $6 for one-way, $15 for day pass.
Thanks to Roam Transit, we are able to offer free bus passes (Regional Route 3) if cost is a barrier. You may request a bus pass by asking an event volunteer. Each pass is valid for a one-way trip. You may request up to 2 passes at a time (and you may request more in the future, while supplies last).
The closest bus stop (ROAM transit) is the Bow Valley Trail bus stop, located 280 m from the venue.
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CONTACT
Please contact Kat Dittrich at hello@canmorepride.ca if you have any additional questions.