Who is this meetup for?
This event is intended for those who share the intersecting identities of Queer/Trans and BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) - thanks for holding this important space for this community!
This event is for QTBIPOC climbers of all abilities and skills levels.
Who is BIPOC Beta?
BIPOC Beta, previously BIPOC Initiatives of the American Alpine Club – Twin Cities Chapter, is a BIPOC led initiative that aims to promote diversity, inclusion and representation by and for BIPOC climbers and provide opportunities for community, mentorship, and continuing education. BIPOC Beta initiatives include scholarships for Michigan Ice Fest, outdoor and indoor climbing events.
You can learn even more about them and their work here!
Finding the Entrance
The building entrance is closest to the North West corner of the building facing 18th Ave. There is a entry door near Dock 5. (Just inside the door is the bike storage.)
Once you are inside the building go down the hallway to the left keeping an eye out above the doors for the blue and white Minnesota Climbing Cooperative sign. Further down this hallway is the bathroom.
First time at Minnesota Climbing Cooperative?
Fill out a waiver in advance, as part of the registration. The entrance for MNCC is on the North West side of the building near dock 5.
Discounts & Registration
This event is free and includes gear in limited qualities, but registration is required as space is limited.
What is Bouldering?
Indoor bouldering is a type of rock climbing that involves climbing shorter artificial rock walls over large pads without ropes or harnesses. This type of climbing has fewer barriers because it does not require the technical skills used for ropes and the only special equipment needed is climbing shoes.
What do I wear and where can I change?
There are bathrooms but no locker rooms at MNCC. We suggest wearing what you plan to climb in under the clothes appropriate to the weather and taking those off when you are changing into your climbing shoes.
Normal clothes for the gym or yoga are great options to wear. The walls and climbing holds can be abrasive so consider wearing clothes that cover your knees and legs. Overall you do not want to restrict your movement, while protecting your skin, and keeping cool while exercising.
Climbing shoes can be borrowed from MNCC. They should fit tightly, but your feet (and toes) should sit flat inside the shoes.
Is there Car/Bike parking at Minnesota Climbing Cooperative?
There is car parking all around the building but we suggest parking near the North West corner of the building because this is closest to the entrance you will be using.
There is a place to hang and lock your bike inside the building.