If you have any questions, please reach out to: northny@adaptiveclimbinggroup.org.
Climb with Us!
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!
Register Below!
About Adaptive Climbing Group
Adaptive Climbing Group is a community for people with permanent disabilities to have opportunities to inclusively participate in the sport of rock 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.
Competitive Climbing
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, a wheelchair user.
- Visual Impairment- Blind or severe impairment that is not helped with glasses.
Details
When
The 4th Monday of the month
Time
6-8pm
Cost
$10 per climber, 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.
Additional Information
If you have any questions, please reach out to: northny@adaptiveclimbinggroup.org
Yes. No experience is required. The Adaptive Climbing Group has trained volunteers to support climbers wherever they are on their climbing journey.
Thanks for joining us! Everyone in the facility needs to complete the Participation Agreement. If you’re interested in volunteering with The Adaptive Climbing group as well, they have monthly trainings. Please email northny@adaptiveclimbinggroup.org