Queer Affiliation Night
We’re Here…We’re Queer…& We Climb!
About the Club
Every 3rd Friday of the month, 7:30-9:30pm
Free for members, $18 for non members
Free rentals for all participants
Every 3rd Friday of the month, we’ll be hosting a meet-up for the climber gays of our community. Trans or cis, fifteen or fifty, pan or asexual, etc. You will be safe & welcome in our inclusive space. We strive to foster an environment of respect, safety, diversity and community building while meeting/having a blast with like-minded folx! All levels of climbing experience are welcome, from first timers to well-seasoned trad daddis. We have a zero tolerance policy against any and all discrimination such as transphobia, biphobia, racism, sexism, ageism, ableism, xenophobia, and (obviously) homophobia. No TERFs & no SWERFs, period. Find a partner or two, or three or……head out and climb! Go Boulder, Top Rope, or Lead with old friends and new connections (ALL PE Belay Policies Apply)
About Our Organizers
Sonya (she/her)
Sonya has been climbing right here at Pacific Edge since she was a kid, coming to birthday parties and summer programs. In high school, she was even on Pacific Edge's ABS youth bouldering team. (she never placed)
While spending a few years away from the sport, she started working for local Santa Cruz ISP Cruzio Internet. Cruzio would provide her with training & certifications for tower climbing, and with them, the itch to return to sport climbing.
Nowadays, Sonya is climbing both indoors & out with affinity groups such as Santa Cruz Trad* Wives, Wall Dolls, Flash Foxy, and our very own Pac Edge Queer nights!
(* Trad as in trad climbing it's a joke)
Aspen (any pronouns)
Aspen can only be described as a goofy climber. When not using their incredible length break beta, he can be found attempting strange campus moves or looking for dynos. They first started climbing in the Sierra Nevadas, where they spent their days mountaineering with their sister (who later introduced them to gym climbing). She first fell in love with climbing in San Diego, but Pacific Edge has now settled into her heart, and she's excited about the climbing to come. Outside of climbing, they primarily dance tango (which they do almost every night they aren't climbing), but they also like thrifting and cooking. He can be found in the gym most nights and is always happy to hang out or belay with you!
Community and Inclusion at PE:
Pacific Edge is committed to creating a safe and welcoming community environment for all of our members and guests. We expect all members of our community to act with the utmost respect, sensitivity, and consideration, towards each other, at all times.
Pacific Edge recently signed on to the Outdoor Diversity Pledge and we are committed to doing our part in helping diversify the outdoor industry.