Class Details
Book Women’s Climbing Circle
$150 | Carderock, MD | No experience necessary
Whether you’re getting started climbing outdoors or an old pro, join us for an inclusive environment centered on high stoke, supportive culture, and growth! Our signature clinics and classes are all about chasing your climbing goals and discovering new ones alongside other women as the area’s best female instructors curate a tailored outdoor rock experience, build your climbing skills and technical knowledge, and coach every student toward success.
Climbing Circle events are social climbing sessions with skill clinics that prepare you for outdoor climbing. Take a single session or a series with punch cards!
New in 2025 - Book a series at 25% off with punch cards!
The Women’s Climbing Circle program also includes Women’s Top Rope Anchors and Self Rescue classes, as well as weekend multipitch climbing retreats at Seneca Rocks. Our signature women’s sessions are open to all who want to learn new skills in a supportive, inclusive, community-focused space centered around the experiences of women in climbing.
2025 Dates - scroll to book
3/16 - FREE community half day event x Ladies Climbing Coalition
4/19 - Climbing Circle social climb (Clinic: Anchor confidence)
5/31 - Top Rope Anchors - Women's session
6/21-22 - Seneca Rocks Women’s Climbing Retreat (book here)
6/29 - Climbing Circle social climb (Clinic: Rappel skills)
7/27 - Climbing Circle social climb (Clinic: Rescue skills)
8/9-10 - Seneca Rocks Women’s Climbing Retreat (book hetre)
8/31 - Self Rescue - Women's session
9/28 - Climbing Circle social climb (Clinic: Trad pre-flight)
10/26 - Climbing Circle social climb (Clinic: Anchor confidence)
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You’ll discover:
Movement and technique on natural rock, with instruction tailored to your strengths
Best practices for safety and stewardship
Mini skill clinics covering a range of technical climbing topics
Opportunities to find new climbing partners
A supportive and inclusive environment
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What’s included:
Any personal gear you need (harness, helmet, shoes, etc.)
All class gear
Take-home handouts and quick reference guides
Group first aid kit