Join us on Friday 10th October for an epic weekend of female empowerment at the Women’s Bouldering Meet in Glendalough! Organised by Mountaineering Ireland, Nastia Strizakova, and Jacqueline Moore, this weekend is all about building community and confidence on rock. Please note that this event is for over 18's only.
This event is designed for female climbers with prior indoor or outdoor experience in climbing (bouldering, trad or sport). 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.
There are a number of options when registering.
Independent bouldering (€20) which includes:
- Community bouldering on Saturday 11th in Glendalough – this is a great option for competent boulderers looking to make connections with other female boulderers.
- Entertainment on Friday evening (TBC) and a Spotlight Session with climber Lucy Mitchell on Saturday evening at the IMC Hut.
- Raffle with cool prizes thanks to our incredible sponsors!
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 11th in Glendalough. Participants will be assigned to a group on the day based on ability and experience levels.
- Entertainment on Friday evening (TBC) and a Spotlight Session with climber Lucy Mitchell on Saturday evening at the IMC Hut.
- Raffle with cool prizes thanks to our incredible sponsors!
Accommodation (€30 extra):
- Accommodation is available on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th 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.
Lucy Mitchell Bio:
Lucy is a climber, coach, setter, and gym manager based in Northern Ireland.
She’s happiest when high on an overhanging rock face, fighting for the next move, delicately teetering across non-existent footholds, or getting sucked into a one-move wonder at the wall!
“It’s all good,” as she would say when asked her favourite.
Her career has been a bit of a turbulent one — from 1st place finishes to first-move falls, hard routes to hard rehab, and everything in between. With a bag full of stories and experiences… well, you’ll just have to come and find out more!
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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 Nastia Strizakova at [email protected].
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 will have a number of back-up activities to keep us entertained. Refunds will not be available if this occurs.
Waiting list - If the event is fully booked and you would like to be added to the waiting list, please email: [email protected]
Refunds – refunds will be granted up to Sunday 05th October. The 10% Eventbrite fee which is included in the ticket cost will be deducted from the refund.
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.
Thank you to Wicklow Mountains National Park, Department of the Housing, Local Government and Heritage for access to some lands.
To book your place, please visit: Women's Bouldering Meet 2025 Tickets, Fri 10 Oct 2025 at 17:00 | Eventbrite
If you have any questions about this event, please email Nastia Strizakova at: [email protected].