What we’re about
Welcome to the Denver Social Climb ("DSC") meetup! Also check out our group facebook page.
We're a group for all levels of climbers, from the person who has never climbed before to the sponsored pro looking for belayers, and we regularly have outdoor and indoor events for these different levels of climbers. We abide by our motto, which is also a famous climbing quote, that: "the best climber is always the one having the most fun climbing safely."
Our pure beginner events (clearly marked as beginner events) start with a quick intro so you can get belay certified in the indoor gym (very easy 5 minute test) and learn how to climb safely. We may then have a few beginner outdoor events during the warmer months. The more advanced events frequently involve a variety of sport and trad outdoor climbing in one of the many climbing destinations around the area, but may extend to weekend camping/climbing trips. There's something for everyone, no matter what your skill level!
For reference, it's assumed when climbing indoors that you either rented shoes, harness, and belay device from the main desk, or have your own. For outdoor events you must have your own shoes, harness, and belay device (and we strongly recommend a helmet) while other outdoor climbing gear will be negotiated on a per event basis with the event organizer (ropes, draws, etc. are often shared).
Come to some events, meet some great people, and have an amazing time!
The meetup members of the DSC are a great mix. Most members are in the age range of mid 20s to 50s, but we welcome all adults! Although most events are geared for beginner and intermediate climbers, we have active members with abilities from 5.5 to 5.13!
Our Missions:
1. Connect climbers to share resources and maximize their climbing experience.
2. Introduce climbing to new prospective climbers, stressing safety and fun.
3. Foster a climbing related social club that spans all age groups and abilities, is inclusive to everyone, and creates life long friendships in the Colorado Front Range community.
4. Mobilize climbers to protect climbing access and the environment.
Disclaimer: Rock climbing is an inherently dangerous sport and though we take every precaution, injury is always a possibility. If you don't know what's safe, we'll do our best to have enough more experienced participants to have safe events, but in the end it's up to you to practice safe climbing, we take no responsibility. Your Safety is Your Personal Responsibility.
By joining this meeting and participating in events (even if you are not a member, have not officially signed up, or come as a guest of a member), you agree to not hold any event organizers or this meetup group liable for any accidents causing injury or death. Also, all gym and outdoor meetups serve as is a way for people to meet. The organizers and members are not responsible for your safety. We are not a guide service and any instruction you receive, climbing activities, and your and your friends presence at the outdoor crags is solely YOUR assumed risk. Also, follow the gym rules and pay attention to the waiver you sign.
Also, all attendees must be 18 or older unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Not all events are kid friendly, so ask the particular event organizer before you bring your kids. Also, be aware that climbing, camping, beer, crazy campfire stories always go well together, so if bringing your kids camping, come with an open mind to avoid being offended. Also, the drinking age is still 21.
Safety Tips:
Wear your helmet at the crag, even when you are not climbing to protect yourself from rock fall. Always check knots, harnesses, belay devices, lockers, gear, and anchor setups. If you don't know, ask someone at your own risk. Event Organizers (although seasoned climbers) have no professionally certified and insured training and consider every event as "climbing with your friends." If in doubt, hire a professional guide, take the lead climbing class at the gym, and/or read about safety techniques to increase your safety knowledge.
Emails:
We are a very active group and therefore you will receive a lot of emails from us. I highly recommend creating a Meetup Filter in your inbox to help with organization! Alternatively you can easily modify your email preferences for this group to limit the emails.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Movement Englewood Monday NightsMovement Englewood, Englewood, CO
Come climb with us! We'll meet at 5:30 PM at the long table in the central area of the gym. Please try to arrive on time, since we will soon be in climbing pairs or small groups, scattered throughout the rope-climbing area, and it will be hard for you to identify who is with the Meetup Group, among the many climbers typically there on a weeknight. Leave time for parking, as it can be very crowded on weeknights.
Please RSVP if you plan to attend, and change your status if you end up not coming, so we know to look out for you.
All levels of climbers are welcome at this event, from beginning top-ropers to advanced lead climbers, provided you have already passed the belay test at Movement, and preferably also had some prior instruction in climbing.
If this is your first time rope-climbing, you will need to learn how to belay and get certified before attending this Meetup. It is preferred that you also take an introductory climbing class before attending this event. Movement offers free intro classes - more info about getting started with climbing here.
You will need a day pass or a gym membership to attend this Meetup. If you don't have climbing gear of your own, the gym will rent it to you for additional charges. More info on day passes, memberships, and rental gear here.
If you are already a climber but have not been to Movement gyms before, you will need to sign the waiver and take your belay test before you can attend this Meetup. Please come 15 minutes early in that case.
Weeknights tend to be very busy, so if you want to lead climb, you may wish to bring your own rope to avoid waiting for one. It needs to be at least 40m long and 9.2mm in thickness.
See you soon!
- Movement Centennial - Tuesday @ 5:30pmMovement Centennial, Centennial , CO
Welcome to Movement Centennial! We are excited to host this event and look forward to climbing with you!
We will meet at 5:30pm at the couches near the entrance.
All levels of climbers are welcome (beginner through advanced lead). Note that the goal of this meetup is to find climbing partners, it will not be a class on climbing or belaying.
- If this meetup will be your first time visiting a Movement gym you can find more information here. You will need to sign a participant agreement and pass a belay check (separate checks for top rope and lead).
- If you are new to climbing the gym offers a number of climbing classses.
- If you want to lead climb consider bringing a rope (the gym does have some to borrow). The rope needs to be at least 40m long with a minimum diameter of 9.2mm.
- The gym has gear for rent.
Movement membership and pass information can be found here.
- Movement Golden: Tuesday@ 5:30pmMovement Golden, Golden, CO
We'll meet at 5:30 pm at the benches nearest the front desk in Golden. It's easier to find us if you are on time as we'll be scattered into small groups after about 5:35. There are a wide range of climbers who participate with Denver Social Climbing, and we often have people from beginners through advanced lead climbers on any given night. Weeknights have generally been quite busy, so if you really want to lead climb, bring your own rope to avoid waiting for a lead rope. It needs to be at least 40m and 9.2mm.
This meetup is for meeting partners to climb with and is not a beginner class on belaying. If this is your first time rope climbing ever, you will need to take the belay class at the gym. Details are here: https://movementgyms.com/first-visit/
If you are a climber already but have not been to a Movement location, you will need to pass the belay test.
Membership and passes information can be found here: https://movementgyms.com/memberships-passes/
Rental equipment? Yes the gym rents gear. You'll need to call to find out how much as it isn't on their website.
- Movement Baker Tuesday Evening ClimbingMovement Denver, Denver, CO
We'll meet at the tables by the stairs at 6:00pm. It's easier to find us if you are on time as we'll be scattered into small groups after about 6:10. There is a wide range of climbers who participate with Denver Social Climbing, and we often have people from beginners through advanced lead climbers on any given night. Weeknights have generally been quite busy, so if you really want to lead climb, bring your own rope to avoid waiting for a lead rope. It needs to be at least 40m and 9.2mm.
This meetup is for meeting partners to climb with and is not a beginner class on belaying. If this is your first time rope climbing ever, you will need to take the belay class at the gym. First visit details are here.
If you are a climber already but have not been to a movement location, you will need to pass the belay test. Membership and pass information can be found here.The gym has rental equipment. You'll need to call to determine the cost, as it isn't on their website. (720) 476-7800
We'll grab food and/or drinks somewhere nearby (typically Black Sky Brewery) when we're done.
