Join us on Saturday 21st September for an epic weekend of female empowerment at the first-ever Women’s Bouldering Meet in Glendalough!
This event is designed for female climbers with prior indoor or outdoor experience in bouldering. All participants must have their own climbing shoes. You should bring your own bouldering pads if you have them, although those availing of the instruction on Saturday will be provided with a mat if required.
Bookings go live at this link at 3pm on Thursday 1st August.
There are a number of options when registering.
Independent bouldering (€20) which includes:
- Community bouldering on Saturday 21st in Glendalough – this is a great option for competent boulderers looking to make connections with other female boulderers.
- A slideshow presentation by a top Irish female climber on Saturday evening in the IMC Hut.
- A yoga class on Sunday morning.
Bouldering instruction (€35) which includes:
- A day of instruction from some of the most highly qualified and badass female bouldering instructors and coaches in the country on Saturday 21st in Glendalough. Participants will be assigned to a group on the day based on ability and experience levels.
- A slideshow presentation by a top Irish female climber on Saturday evening in the IMC Hut.
- A yoga class on Sunday morning.
Accommodation (€30 extra):
- Accommodation is available on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st in the IMC Hut in Glendasan.
- This can be booked as an add-on when registering. You must also book either the independent bouldering or bouldering instruction option.
- The price is the same regardless of whether you are staying for one night or two.
- The IMC Hut provides very basic hostel style self-catering shared accommodation. More info about the hut here. There is also an option to camp beside the Hut.
- There are other accommodation options in the area, including Glendalough Youth Hostel and Wicklow Way Campsite, which you can arrange separately.
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Transport - we are keen to facilitate carpooling and the use of public transport. If you do not drive, please do not let this stop you from coming to the event. We can put you in touch with someone who has offered to carpool. To organise this, please email caoilainn@mountaineering.ie. Please also note that parking at the IMC Hut is very limited, so participants may have to carpool from Glendalough on the day.
Food – all participants must bring their own food. For those staying in the IMC Hut, there are basic cooking facilities available but these will be shared by 30+ people. There are a number of restaurants and shops in Laragh / Glendalough.
In case of rain – if there is rain on the Saturday, bouldering will unfortunately not be an option. However, we have a number of back-up activities, including a tour of the boulders in Glendalough, an indoor rope skills workshop (no climbing involved), and a hike. Refunds will not be available if this occurs.
Refunds – refunds will be granted up to Friday 8th September. The 10% Eventbrite fee which is included in the ticket cost will be deducted from the refund.
If you have any questions about this event, please email caoilainn@mountaineering.ie.
Disclaimer: Mountaineering Ireland recognises that climbing, hillwalking and mountaineering are activities with a danger of personal injury or death. Participants in these activities should be aware of and accept these risks and be responsible for their own actions and involvement.
