Gym meetups, clinics, alpine outings, and Hyalite ice.
Ascent Studio Climbing & Fitness
1st & 3rd Fridays, 6–10pm · casual social climbing
Ascent Studio, 2150 Joseph Allen Dr, Fort Collins
Laid-back social climbing night; $10 night pass. Beginner-welcoming.
Ascent Studio Climbing & Fitness
2nd Friday (6–8pm) & 4th Saturday (4–6pm) · LGBTQIA+ & allies
Ascent Studio, 2150 Joseph Allen Dr, Fort Collins
LGBTQIA+ and allies meetup; $10 day pass with rentals, free for members.
Ascent Studio Climbing & Fitness
4th Friday monthly, 10am–noon · femmes/thems, all abilities
Ascent Studio, 2150 Joseph Allen Dr, Fort Collins
$10 day pass with rentals, free for members.
Recurring casual women’s climbing night (see events)
Whetstone Climbing, 220 Smokey St, Fort Collins
A low-pressure women’s night led by a female community member — 50% off day passes and free rental. Confirm the recurring day/time on their events page.
Monthly adaptive community climbing night
Whetstone Climbing, 220 Smokey St, Fort Collins
Run with Adaptive Rec Hub (Kelly Brush Foundation) — all abilities, no experience or equipment needed; reduced ~$20 day pass with gear, free for veterans. Confirm the month’s date on the listing.
Northern Colorado Climbers Coalition
Seasonal crag clean-ups, trail days & bolting clinics
Poudre Canyon / Horsetooth / Arthur’s Rock crags
Stewardship days, clean-ups, and bolt-replacement clinics announced per-event (mostly warm months); generally free and beginner-welcome. Watch their site/socials for dates.
Belay lessons & lead classes during the academic year
CSU Rec Center Climbing Wall, Fort Collins
The Rec Center wall offers bouldering, two roped towers, top-rope belay lessons, and lead-climbing classes during the academic year; primarily for the CSU community (community membership available).