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General Climbing Information
What is Rock Climbing?
Rock climbing is a sport that challenges both body and mind — building strength, balance, problem-solving skills, and confidence with every move up the wall. Indoor climbing gyms make the sport approachable for all ages and fitness levels, offering structured routes for complete beginners all the way to experienced athletes. Climbers learn fundamental skills like how to harness up safely, tie essential knots, and — when ready — how to belay a partner, making it as much a trust-building community activity as it is a physical one.
Our Partnership with CityROCK
Blackpackers has partnered with CityROCK climbing gym, located in Downtown Colorado Springs, to provide a monthly indoor climbing program that is completely free to our registered participants. All gear is supplied — so there’s nothing you need to bring but yourself. Blackpackers
CityROCK is southern Colorado’s premier climbing destination, offering bouldering, sport climbing, top-rope, fitness programming, and youth and adult programs. CityROCK has long been a cornerstone of the Colorado Springs active lifestyle community, founded with a mission to make climbing accessible and welcoming to all. Their commitment to community access makes them a natural partner for Blackpackers’ mission. Visit Colorado SpringsClimbing Business Journal
Why Climbing?
Climbing is for everyone — regardless of experience, background, or fitness level. The Blackpackers climbing events create safety in numbers and an empowering environment for participants to gain new skills and expertise. For many of our participants, it’s a first-time experience. Blackpackers founder Cameron sees part of her work as changing people’s perceptions of outdoor recreation as something only adrenaline-fueled or extreme — reminding us that people of color have always been involved in nature. The Colorado SunCollective Colorado
Program Details
Location: CityROCK, 21 N. Nevada Ave., Downtown Colorado Springs
Frequency: Once a month
Cost: Free to registered Blackpackers participants
Gear: All equipment provided
Experience needed: None — all skill levels welcome
Where is the climbing program held?
CityROCK, 21 N. Nevada Ave., Downtown Colorado Springs
How often is the climbing program held?
We meet once a month, on a Saturday, from 5:30-7:30. Check our calendar for upcoming dates.
What Is The Cost To Climb?
Free to registered Blackpackers participants. ONLY PREREGISTERED PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ALLOWED TO CLIMB.
What Gear Do I Need?
All equipment provided is provided by CItyRock. Just bring yourself, comfortable shoes and clothing.
What Experience Level Is Needed?
None — all skill levels welcome
Check back here or follow us on social media for upcoming session dates and times
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Upcoming Climbing Events
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10.0% of the Black or African American ethnicity. (Source: Zippia)
Join Blackpackers as we go more up!
From bouldering to top rope climbing, gain new perspectives and learn what it means to solve problems both individually and as a team!
Blackpackers has partnered with CityROCK climbing gym, located in Downtown Colorado Springs, to provide an indoor climbing program that is free to our registered participants.
Once a month we meet from 4-6pm, all gear is supplied.
This program began with leadership from climber and outdoor educator, Chey Smith and has since provided 2 of our former participants (Nikki and Jay) the opportunities to take leadership roles in the course as facilitators.