cover photo for Intro to Climbing - Manchester
Intro to Climbing - Manchester
Sun, Apr 26, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM GMT
Big Depot Climbing Centre (South Manchester), Wythenshawe, Manchester, UK
Hosts
About
🧗 INTRO TO CLIMBING: MANCHESTER
Want to give climbing a go? Would you like to do it as part of a plus size group? This intro to climbing event is being run by Cat from Latitude 534 to give you an opportunity to try climbing in a safe and supportive environment.
Climbing is a really fun activity to try, and climbing indoors on a wall, you will be securely attached to a rope while you climb. We won’t ask you to do anything that you aren’t comfortable with, but there will be an opportunity to have a go, try it out, and see how you like it. There will be no pressure to get "to the top", just a chance to become familiar with whats involved in climbing, especially the harnesses.
Please be aware climbing does have some standing around, waiting to have a turn, so please be prepared for some hanging around and good conversation!
Together we will show you how to put on harnesses, how to attach to the rope and how to have a go at climbing, or refresh your memory if you’ve done it before. You will be completely safe at every point, you don’t have to go any higher that you want, and you can stay for as long or as little as you want. We will provide a supportive and welcoming space to go climbing with other plus size people. Let go climbing!
ABOUT THE TEAM
Cat is a qualified climbing instructor who has run lots of walking events for EBO in the past, and she will be joined by Kumbi who is an EBO board member and an experienced climber.
PRACTICALITIES
📍 Location:
Big Depot Manchester
🚗 Parking: There is a car park on site. 🚉 By Public Transport: The #11, 19, 751, 752 & 810 buses stop nearby or the Baguley tram stop. ✨ Who is this for? This event is for plus-size people of all genders. No strict size limits, but if you’re under a size 16/XL, please consider whether this space is the right fit. 🚾 Changing rooms and toilets: There are mens and womens changing rooms plus mens, womens and a unisex toilet at the venue.
🎒What to bring:
•
Stretchy trousers or leggings
•
Comfortable tops that don't restrict your movement
•
Water + snacks
We will provide a harness for you on the day. The harness we will be using fits the smallest part of your waist and will fit a waist up to 150cm/59" and leg up to 95cm/37" - you do not need to be able to get the harness over your hips as it completely undoes, so can be fastened around your waist rather than lifting over your hips.
There will be a selection of climbing shoes to borrow from Cat or hire from the wall.
TICKETING
We have a number of bursary places available for this event. There is no strict criteria for these places - they are available for anyone for whom the cost is prohibitive and you can book a bursary place via the booking link below. If there is no option showing for Bursary Tickets, this is because there are no more bursary places available.
There are also Pay It Forward tickets available. By selecting one of these tickets you will support the provision of a bursary ticket for a future event.
Thanks to Sport England for the funding to help us run these events at a subsidised rate!
ABOUT EVERY BODY OUTDOORS
Every Body Outdoors are fighting for clothing, gear, and representation for larger/plus-size bodies in the outdoors movement in the UK, so Every Body can feel safe and welcome on the hills, trails, lakes, and more. We are working with brands and retailers to improve the availability and fit of plus size outdoors clothing and kit, whilst also providing online and in-person opportunities for our community to gain skills and confidence and meet other plus size outdoors lovers. We have a code of conduct that we expect all event attendees to adhere to, and you will be asked to agree to this when you register.
Going
Register to see all event details
Where your group belongs
Intro to Climbing - Manchester
Sun, Apr 26, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM GMT
Big Depot Climbing Centre (South Manchester), Wythenshawe, Manchester, UK
Hosts
About
🧗 INTRO TO CLIMBING: MANCHESTER
Want to give climbing a go? Would you like to do it as part of a plus size group? This intro to climbing event is being run by Cat from Latitude 534 to give you an opportunity to try climbing in a safe and supportive environment.
Climbing is a really fun activity to try, and climbing indoors on a wall, you will be securely attached to a rope while you climb. We won’t ask you to do anything that you aren’t comfortable with, but there will be an opportunity to have a go, try it out, and see how you like it. There will be no pressure to get "to the top", just a chance to become familiar with whats involved in climbing, especially the harnesses.
Please be aware climbing does have some standing around, waiting to have a turn, so please be prepared for some hanging around and good conversation!
Together we will show you how to put on harnesses, how to attach to the rope and how to have a go at climbing, or refresh your memory if you’ve done it before. You will be completely safe at every point, you don’t have to go any higher that you want, and you can stay for as long or as little as you want. We will provide a supportive and welcoming space to go climbing with other plus size people. Let go climbing!
ABOUT THE TEAM
Cat is a qualified climbing instructor who has run lots of walking events for EBO in the past, and she will be joined by Kumbi who is an EBO board member and an experienced climber.
PRACTICALITIES
📍 Location:
Big Depot Manchester
🚗 Parking: There is a car park on site. 🚉 By Public Transport: The #11, 19, 751, 752 & 810 buses stop nearby or the Baguley tram stop. ✨ Who is this for? This event is for plus-size people of all genders. No strict size limits, but if you’re under a size 16/XL, please consider whether this space is the right fit. 🚾 Changing rooms and toilets: There are mens and womens changing rooms plus mens, womens and a unisex toilet at the venue.
🎒What to bring:
•
Stretchy trousers or leggings
•
Comfortable tops that don't restrict your movement
•
Water + snacks
We will provide a harness for you on the day. The harness we will be using fits the smallest part of your waist and will fit a waist up to 150cm/59" and leg up to 95cm/37" - you do not need to be able to get the harness over your hips as it completely undoes, so can be fastened around your waist rather than lifting over your hips.
There will be a selection of climbing shoes to borrow from Cat or hire from the wall.
TICKETING
We have a number of bursary places available for this event. There is no strict criteria for these places - they are available for anyone for whom the cost is prohibitive and you can book a bursary place via the booking link below. If there is no option showing for Bursary Tickets, this is because there are no more bursary places available.
There are also Pay It Forward tickets available. By selecting one of these tickets you will support the provision of a bursary ticket for a future event.
Thanks to Sport England for the funding to help us run these events at a subsidised rate!
ABOUT EVERY BODY OUTDOORS
Every Body Outdoors are fighting for clothing, gear, and representation for larger/plus-size bodies in the outdoors movement in the UK, so Every Body can feel safe and welcome on the hills, trails, lakes, and more. We are working with brands and retailers to improve the availability and fit of plus size outdoors clothing and kit, whilst also providing online and in-person opportunities for our community to gain skills and confidence and meet other plus size outdoors lovers. We have a code of conduct that we expect all event attendees to adhere to, and you will be asked to agree to this when you register.
Going
Register to see all event details
Where your group belongs