Is it us or does it feel like you can’t go anywhere in this town without bumping into a climber who is either evasive about taking you climbing with them or way too eager.

So OK, you’re curious enough to try it, too. And luckily, there are about a dozen climbing gyms in NYC and a few public park options.

Climbing gyms and climbing destinations are usually packed with very intimidating people. Climbers who actually scream when their arms give out and they slip off the rock.

OK.

You’re pretty sure you’re not going to get that emotional-climbing-is-life-cutting-off-all-other-human-contacts-who-don’t-climb intense with it.

You just want to try it casually. Maybe even with other like-minded, normal people who actually own clothes that don’t spray white chalk dust when they walk.

Well, this trip was created for you.

No fuss, no stress, and no pressure to become a loud-yelling, not-yet-sponsored rope nazi (or his girlfriend).

Outerthere is partnering with NYC-based, certified fitness and climbing instructor Jess Naftaly of She Sends Strong Coaching for hikes to established climbing areas outside of NYC to learn the basics of climbing on boulders - without ropes, without fancy gear, and without the toxic masculinity that makes climbing less fun sometimes. All you need to bring is your stoke!

WHAT TO EXPECT

9am Arrive at destination
9:20am Begin trip
10:30a Arrive at midpoint, climb!
2:30p Return to destination
~3:30p Conclude trip
~3:45p Maybe check out a swimming hole (Peterskill location only)
~5p Maybe grab some beers and burgers (Peterskill location only)

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

This is 100% beginner-friendly and rated TRAINING and BEGINNER to ADVANCED. How We Rate Trips.
Please note that you're climbing at your own risk and at some destinations we'll be visiting, you'll be asked to sign additional waivers.
Also, although you will have the benefit of observing and learning from certified climbing instructor, your fee technically covers access to the park and our hosting service.
Roundtrip shuttle available. 2% of your shuttle reservation will go towards supporting The Sharing Outdoor Spaces Fund. Everyone is welcome.
We recommend climbing shoes. Rent them here.
Never been climbing with us? See how we host climbing trips at #whatyoumissed.

Before you go, review the below:

Pickup times and locations for roundtrip transportation sent via email after you've booked your trip.

TRIP DETAILS (I.E. TIME, DATE, DESCRIPTIONS) POSTED HERE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR ANY REASON. Details regarding your trip will be emailed to you after you book.