READY TO CLIMB? CLIMB ON!
Anyone living with Parkinsons is welcome to climb with Up Ending Parkinsons, and family members are welcome to join, too.
FIND A PARTICIPATING GYM OR OUTDOOR PROGRAM NEAR YOU:
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Location(s):
Alexandria, VA
Sterling, VA
Gaithersburg, MDCost:
FreeDescription:
Join a robust community of PD climbers across 3 gym locations offering a total of 10 sessions each week.If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Midlothian, VACost:
FreeDescription:
Peak Experiences launched its first program on January 10, 2023 at its Midlothian, VA gym and is working to expand to its Richmond, VA gym. -
Location(s):
Amherst, OHCost:
FreeDescription:
On The Rocks has 2 sessions each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:30pm. -
Location(s):
Asheville, NC @ The RiveterCost:
Discounted pricingDescription:
Physical therapist Sean Simonds leads this fun community of climbers, who call themselves “The Shaky Climbing Club,” out of a local climbing gym, The Riveter. -
Location(s):
Melville, NY
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Location(s):
Golden, COCost:
Intro to Climbing: Free (email for info)
Regular Sessions: $20, includes gear rentals (First visit to the gym is free)
Membership Option: $0 activation fee (Scheduled meet-up times included in this as well as general gym access at all open hours)
Sessions
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Location(s):
Tacoma, WACost:
$12/session
Sessions:
Mondays 10am, starting 5/13/24
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location:
Shaker Heights, OH
Cost:
Free, including belay classes
Sessions:
Wednesdays, 11-1pm
MORE TO COME
We’re always adding new locations and participating gyms.
Check back soon!
Want to see a climbing gym near you offer rock climbing for people living with Parkinsons? Help us bring Up Ending Parkinsons to your area.
SCHOLARSHIPS
To make rock climbing more accessible and equitable, Up Ending Parkinsons awards financial support — through a lottery — to people living with Parkinsons who want to rock climb with an Up Ending Parkinsons program but are experiencing financial hardship.
We accept applications from across the United States on a rolling basis, and provide one month of funding at a time, with the option to extend, directly to the Up Ending Parkinsons program nearest the applicant.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We accept applications from across the United States on a rolling basis!
Please submit the form below to enter the lottery for financial support, and Up Ending Parkinsons will respond within one month.