About Us

Who We Are

We are a Minnesota-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to making climbing accessible to as many trans and queer people as possible. We do this by:

  • Promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within the rock climbing and outdoor recreation communities.

  • Equipping LGBTQ+ individuals with the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to feel comfortable and confident in rock climbing and outdoor recreation, inside or outside of queer and other affinity spaces.

  • Providing accessible rock climbing and outdoor opportunities for LGBTQ+ individuals and other marginalized groups.

  • Fostering a supportive community that encourages personal growth, confidence, and a higher quality of life.

Coming to One of Our Events?

We want to make our events welcoming to all, and with that comes an expectation on how we interact with one another and people outside our group. We didn't want to burden individuals with a lengthy list of do's and don'ts and a code of conduct outlining this social contract. Instead, we have constructed a fairly straightforward statement that we expect people to abide by while at our events. If, for any reason, this statement isn't upheld by someone at one of our events, please let us know.

We exist within a queer community with diverse intersecting identities, please be mindful with your interactions between one another, especially with gendered terms, to keep this space welcoming for everyone.

Meet the Team

Meet the leadership team and hosts for our events, who all share a passion for climbing and fostering community engagement within the queer community.

Our Logo

The OutClimb logo emphasizes our commitment to pride, safety, and progress we need to make in the climbing community. Check out the artist's logo interpretation and where to find approved assets.

Our Bylaws

Check out the rules and procedures that we as an organization and leaders of OutClimb adhere to.

Our Meetings

The board is required to meet at least once annually. This is where you can review the minutes from those meetings.