Educate, elevate, and empower women, non-binary, and femme-identifying climbers.
May 8-14, 2023
Join us for our newest event celebrating the women, femme-identifying, and non-binary members of our community. Over the course of the week, each gym in the DMV region will be hosting programs driven by and designed for the experiences of women, non-binary, and femme-identifying individuals in climbing. Bold By Nature will culminate in a two-day weekend event in Rockville with the Bold By Nature Citizens Bouldering Comp on May 13, 2023, and end with a community routesetting clinic and Vendor Village on May 14, 2023.
Whether you’ve never stepped foot in the gym or you’re a seasoned crusher, this event aims to bring women, non-binary, and femme-identifying individuals together and share in our love for climbing. Check out your local gym and discover our classes, clinics, and programs crafted for beginners and pros alike. Check out the full schedule of events for the week below!
bold by nature bouldering comp
SATURDAY, MAY 13, 2023
Rockville
Join us for a bouldering comp for women, femme-identifying, and non-binary climbers! The comp will be set exclusively by some of our Movement women, femme-identifying and non-binary routesetters. This redpoint comp will be broken up into categories by age and self-identified climbing level. The morning will start with an Open Qualifiers red point round (9 am-12 pm), followed by the Citizens red point comp (2 pm-5 pm), and finally the Open onsight finals in the evening (7 pm-9 pm) (yep, we’re staying open late!). Winners will be recognized after onsight finals!
Comp registration is $40 and includes an event t-shirt and gym access that day!
routesetting clinic + vendor village
SUNDAY, MAY 14, 2023
rockville
From 10 am-12 pm, our setting team will be leading a community routesetting clinic focused on setting from the perspective of a femme-identifying person in the industry! Space is extremely limited, so we recommend booking ahead of time and joining our waitlist if full.
After the clinic, we’ll be hosting organizations and vendors owned by or featuring women, nonbinary, or femme-identifying folks from all over the DMV. Come through and check out some of our incredible community partners from 12-4 pm!
bold by nature bring a friend day
bring a woman, femme-identifying or non-binary individual for free all day friday, may 12
Members are invited to bring an impactful woman, femme-identifying, or non-binary individual to the gym for free on Friday, 5/12! Non-members who come together will each get half off their day passes. All parents and guardians are welcome!
classes + clinics
Learn a new skill with classes, clinics, and workshops open to and designed for women, non-binary, and femme-identifying folks from May 8-12.
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Women's Fundamentals of Lifting
monday, may 8 at columbia
Join Katelyn, one of our most experienced personal trainers, for this free clinic as she guides you through foundational lifts that will carry over to your climbing + your general health.
free for members and guests
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Deep Core Strength for Femmes
monday, may 8 at hampden
Join Coach Madeleine for this free class to address a common focus they’ve heard from femme-presenting people in their fitness classes: developing deep core strength!
free for members and guests
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women's managing fear clinic
monday, may 8 at timonium
Focus on the mental side of climbing and managing your fear. Through a combination of breathing techniques and risk assessment, you’ll get a taste of how to approach moves that feel scary.
free for members and guests
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free Women's Intro to Rope Climbing Class
tuesday, may 9 at timonium
Learn the basics of knot tying and belay technique in this 1-hour intro lesson! This course teaches the skills needed to climb independently and is a great first-time climbing experience. Stay after class to attend our Women’s Rope Climbing meet up!
free for members and guests
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Competition Climbing Clinic
wednesday, may 10 at columbia
Competition-style climbing uses different technical and mental skills in comparison to standard climbing. Join Mae, currently a youth team coach and a former team athlete, as she helps you navigate the challenges of this unique style of climbing at this free clinic.
free for members and guests
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Motivation and Performance Workshop
wednesday, may 10 at hampden
By understanding our personal motivations for climbing, we can better design our training plans to see increased performance on the wall. Strong mindset means big sends!
free for members and guests
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the power of breathwork clinic
wednesday, may 10 at rockville
Join us for this Bold by Nature feature clinic! Our breath is our life force. Learn how to breathe on and off the wall for better focus, relaxation, and recovery.
free for members and guests
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Bringing balance: How Yoga Can Support Your Climbing Experience
thursday, may 11 at rockville
The practice of yoga offers a variety of tools to help us move through life on and off the wall. You’ll walk away with short practices you can implement immediately and daily to bring balance to your body, mind, nervous system, and energy.
free for members and guests
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mother's day yoga + brunch
sunday, may 14 at timonium
Celebrate Mother’s Day with our Moms, families, and community! Registration secures you access to our Mother’s Day Foundations Yoga class with Charuta, climbing time with our group, and lite fair brunch table fare. Local, vegan, and gluten-free options.
free for member moms | $20 for members
$20 for non-member moms | $20 + day pass for non members
meetup events
Find new climbing pals at one of our meetup events! Perfect for those who are just starting out or are super advanced–we’re here for wherever you are in your journey. These meetups are open to all women, femme-identifying, and non-binary folks.
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Women's Rope Climbing Night
tuesday, may 9 at timonium
Come join our some of our women crusher staff for a night of rope climbing and community building! It’s a great opportunity to meet other women in the community, learn some tips and tricks from one another, and play some climbing games!
free for members and guests
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partner project: bold by nature edition
tuesday, may 9 at crystal
One of the hardest “projects” in climbing can be finding a great partner! Come to this special edition of Partner Project to meet new partners and develop new belaytionships.
free for members and guests
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Women's Bouldering Night
friday, may 12 at crystal city
Come join some of our lady crusher instructors for a night of bouldering and community building! It’s a great opportunity to meet other women in the community, learn technique tips and tricks, and support each other in your climbing adventures!
free for members and guests
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Women's Bouldering Night
friday, may 12 at columbia
Come join some of our lady crusher instructors for a night of bouldering and community building! It’s a great opportunity to meet other women in the community, learn technique tips and tricks, and support each other in your climbing adventures!
free for members and guests