Meet. Hang. Connect.
Climb, hang, celebrate, and spectate. The pulse of our community is what defines us. Join us and meet fellow climbers throughout the month.
Special Events
If you don’t see anything here, stay tuned for future events!
USAC Citizen Comp: Rookie Ropes
Get ready to climb and compete at Movement Gowanus’ Citizen Rookie Rope Comp on April 12th, from 7-10 pm!
Whether you’re a beginner or just looking to test your skills, this event is for everyone! We’re using the same climbs from the recent USA Climbing Rope Competition, along with the regular rope climbs available at our gyms, so you’ll get the chance to take on some of the best challenges out there and push your limits on a variety of routes.
Plus, there will be awesome prizes up for grabs! Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to challenge yourself, have fun, and maybe even walk away with a prize. Come join the climbing community—whether you’re a rookie or seasoned climber, there’s something for you!
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Monthly Meetups
Get to know each other + become part of the community! Plus, get discount day passes + free rental gear.
The Phoenix
$0.00
Second Saturday of every month | 5PM-7PM
Free for Members + Guests, financed by The Phoenix. The NYC chapter of The Phoenix hosts sober climbing events at least 3 times a month across the different Movement locations in NYC. The only requirement to attend is 48 hours of continuous sobriety. Friends and family are always welcome, please contact Grant Wheeler [email protected] with any questions!
Crux Queer Femme
$15.00
Third Wednesday of every month | 6:30pm-8:30pm
Free for Members + $15/free rentals for Guests. If you’ve ever felt femme (even once!) and have wanted to climb, this space is for you!
BIPOC Meetup
$15.00
Second Friday of every month | 7PM-9PM
Join us for Black, Indigenous, People of Color Climb Night at Gowanus to climb and be in community! These evenings are hosted by the BIPOC Climbing Collective, a community-based group organizing for more BIPOC and trans, gender-diverse, and queer spaces in climbing.
All levels are welcome. Come on out for a night of bouldering, ropes, and good fun! Check out BIPOCcc’s instagram @bipocclimbingcollective for more events, indoors and outdoors.
Laru Beya Collective
Meets on recurring Sundays.
The Laru Beya Collective is a community-based organization dedicated to empowering the historically excluded youth of Far Rockaway through mentor-led surfing, rock climbing, and other outdoor activities. Our goal is to develop our mentees into well-rounded, confident, and environmentally conscious adults.
Interested in volunteering? Check out their website for more information!