Adaptive Climbing Group is a community for people with permanent disabilities to have opportunities to inclusively participate in the sport of climbing. If you have a permanent disability that limits normal daily function physically and developmentally, then to the Adaptive Climbing Group, you are an adaptive climber. We welcome casual climbers and those who are interested in competing. Climbers who wish to compete are recognized by USA Climbing and the International Federation of Sport Climbing in 4 categories:
- Amputation/Limb Difference -Limb difference is not amputation and refers to those who have a congenital abnormality of a limb from birth. Sub categories— Upper and lower limbs.
- Neurological- Brain damaged causing permanent or degrading neuromuscular damage. Examples include: Parkinson’s, Cerebral Palsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Traumatic Brain Injury
- Spinal Cord Injury/Paras – Permanent damage to the Spinal Cord between Cervical and Lumbar segments. Usually wheelchair user.
- Visual Impairment- Blind or severe impairment that is not helped with glasses.
Adaptive Climbing is taking the already existing abilities of a person and helping them participate in the sport. If you have any physical disabilities and are looking for a challenging physical and mental experience, come join our group- children and adults welcome!
Please see below for the available sessions and to book your spot. The cost is $10, which includes a day pass, rental gear, use of our assisted devices, and a team of trained volunteers to help belay you on the wall while you climb. If you have any questions, please reach out to northny@adaptiveclimbinggroup.org.
Please fill out a new waiver for all participants AND non-climbers before your arrival. If you have already filled out a new waiver since July 2020, you do not need to fill out another.
