Leif 🏳️‍🌈
So what started as "This was wonderful, I'd love to see this in my own community, too bad I don't have time" has turned into starting a new organization and running outreach.
Dec 16, 2022 at 9:03pmWeb
Show threadLeif 🏳️‍🌈Dec 16, 2022

The wild amount of support we've been receiving has been astounding. It really feels like everyone has wanted/needed this but didn't know where to turn.

The local #climbing gym is partnering with us, multiple professional guides have reached out offering services. The American Alpine Club wants to help us get 501c(3)!

Show threadLeif 🏳️‍🌈Dec 16, 2022
We've already been approached by members of the community about getting a booth at next year's #Pride.
Show threadLeif 🏳️‍🌈Dec 16, 2022
Folks we haven't even had our first meeting yet and people want merch.
Show threadpoppa lizDec 16, 2022
@tylerjohnson go Tyler!!!!
Show threadLeif 🏳️‍🌈Dec 16, 2022
@lizawesome Thanks! It's been pretty wild so far haha
Show threadAlex CarrollDec 16, 2022
@tylerjohnson What's the organization?
Show threadLeif 🏳️‍🌈Dec 16, 2022

@aloysiuscc Climb Out! The aim of the organization is to elevate Queer, Trans, and other self-identified LGBTQIA2S+ voices in the climbing and outdoor communities.

Right now we're focusing on organizing Queer Climb Nights each month at the local gym. We have plans to expand into service projects and hosting education/training workshops.

Show threadAlex CarrollDec 16, 2022
@tylerjohnson That's awesome!
Show threadLeif 🏳️‍🌈Dec 16, 2022
@aloysiuscc Thanks! We're just getting started (i.e., first climb night isn't until next month) but the response has been overwhelming. Website is climboutpride.org
Show threadPage LeeDec 17, 2022
@aloysiuscc @tylerjohnson Oh wow, your are really doing this right! Congratulations 🎉
Show threadLeif 🏳️‍🌈Dec 17, 2022
@aloysiuscc @Firebird Thank you! You really helped start some of the conversation and point us in a good direction. We had no idea everyone would be so receptive!
Show threadPage LeeDec 17, 2022
@tylerjohnson We do that each year and march in the parade. So much fun!
Show threadLeif 🏳️‍🌈Dec 17, 2022
@Firebird I've been brainstorming climbing related games that I've seen at climbing festivals that are still accessible to non-climbers.
Show threadPage LeeDec 17, 2022
@tylerjohnson We did one where you swung an upside down tube-style belay device and tried to hook it on an open ‘biner. It was difficult but not impossible. Winners got the tee shirt of their choice. I attached a blurry picture cropped so you can see it and also our Pride edition tee shirt. It’s the gym logo on the back.
Show threadLeif 🏳️‍🌈Dec 17, 2022
@Firebird Interesting! Like a "swing a ring onto a hook" style game?
Show threadPage LeeDec 17, 2022
@tylerjohnson Yes. It’s really hard to win, but people seemed to enjoy it. We gave everyone three tries. We had lots of freebies to hand out, but the ring prize was any tee shirt in the booth. You might be able to get the gym or local outdoor retailer to donate prizes so you don’t have a ton of personal costs.
Show threadLeif 🏳️‍🌈Dec 17, 2022
@Firebird I'm trying not to put the cart before the horse i.e., focusing on swag before we have members, but I'm hopeful about getting donations for raffles/giveaways. Right now all the costs are being paid for by me alone
Show threadpoppa lizDec 16, 2022
@tylerjohnson haha oh no