Leif 🏳️‍🌈Dec 16, 2022
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.
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 threadAlex Carroll
@tylerjohnson What's the organization?
Dec 16, 2022 at 11:27pmWeb
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!