"Fri-Gay" indoor bouldering night in Reading!
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Join us for the monthly "Fri-Gay" night at The Climbing Hanger in Reading!
The session is supported by one of the centre's own coaches (at no extra cost) giving you the opportunity to get some professional tuition. And will be a great opportunity to connect with the wider LGBT+ community in the Reading area.
What is bouldering?
Bouldering is a style of climbing that involves short routes, called "problems", which can be tackled without the need for ropes and harnesses. This makes it an ideal place to start if you are new to climbing. The routes emphasise technique and problem solving so it's a workout for your brain as well as your body. As a result, bouldering is a very sociable activity - giving you the opportunity to catch-up and meet new people as you try out problems together.
New to bouldering?
The only equipment you need to get started is a pair of climbing shoes. These can be hired from the wall for free. The event leader will be on-hand to get your started and give a few points on technique. So you'll quickly be climbing with the rest of the group.
First visit to The Climbing Hanger?
If you have not climbed at The Climbing Hangar before, you must register online and book an induction slot beforehand. This applies even if you are an experienced climber.
If you can make it for the start of the "Fri-Gay" session then you can book on that using this link.
If you will be attending later then please book on a normal induction slot using this other link.
Returning members
The centre allows you to book on to the "Fri-Gay" session and you can do that using this link.
There are however a limited number of spaces and I am liaising with the wall as to what they would like us to do if the places fill up. Do not worry if you have not got a place.
The event leader can provide advice however they are not formally supervising. All participants must take responsibility for their own safety and are expected to follow the rules of the centre at all times.
IMPORTANT! - Participation Statement
You MUST complete a Participation Statement, in addition to booking your event space before attending an OutdoorLads event. You only need to complete this Participation Statement once, not for each event you attend.
What to bring
The only equipment you really need for bouldering is a pair of climbing shoes. If you don't have your own then these can be hired from the centre for free.
Lockers are also available however you will need your own padlock.
It is best to wear clothes that allow you to move freely so think shorts or tracksuit bottoms rather than jeans. Jewellery such as watches, rings or bracelets should be removed for safety reasons.
Food & drink
We don't have a planned break but encourage everyone to rest and rehydrate throughout the session as needed. Drinks and snacks are available to purchase at the centre, and water fountains are available for refilling water bottles. .