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Queer Ice Climbing Clinic

Queer Ice Climbing Clinic

March 6, 2023 - 8am - 4pm MST

Do you want to see what this ice climbing thing is all about? Looking to hone your ice movement and technical skills? We'll meet you "where you are at" in regards to your skill-level, fitness, and confidence. Learn tangible skills and movement techniques to increase your competence- all the while surrounded by fun, good people! Humans of all abilities, body sizes, and climbing-anxiety-levels are welcome. We’re thrilled to be partnering with Moxie Mountain Guides to bring you this queer-led event!

Activity Level: Ice climbing will take place in the world-famous Ouray Ice Park in Ouray, CO. Ouray is perched at an elevation of 7,792’. Participants will need to be able to walk on an uneven surface for a ½ mile max. We can accommodate most fitness levels.

This adventure is open to folks ages 12 and older.
We are dog lovers, but unfortunately, furry friends will need to stay home for this adventure. Tell your dogs we say hi!



GENERAL INFO

Location: Ouray Ice Park in Ouray, CO
(Diné Bikéyah, Pueblos, and Núu-agha-tʉvʉ-pʉ̱ (Ute) land)
Meet: March 6, 2023 - 8am - 4pm MST
Cost:
$350-$750 sliding scale
Estimated value: $500
To find out where you fall best in our sliding scale, see the “Why does this trip cost money?” dropdown below.

COVID SAFETY

Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in a hike.

  • Our sliding scale is meant to make our trips and events more accessible for those who have financial barriers. Paying a higher amount allows us to provide more opportunities to others. Paying a smaller amount is recommended for those who would not otherwise be able to afford the estimated value. Please choose an amount that you will be able to pay, but will not hinder your ability to afford food, housing, etc. By paying as much as you can, we are able to serve more of our community members.

    Our sliding scale recommendation:

    - Low: Yearly income $30,000 or under, struggles to meet basic needs

    - Mid (pays estimated value): Yearly income $40,000-$75,000, some expendable income

    - High: Yearly income $80,000-$100,000, comfortable, never struggle with basic needs

    Need more examples? We follow the Green Bottle principle. Click here to view and find out where you fall.

  • Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.

Earlier Event: January 21
Queer Snowshoe: High Ledges