FAQs

ClimbOut is designed with queer participants in mind and ensuring that queer joy is at the centre of the festival is key. Allies are welcome.

We are committed to making ClimbOut an inclusive space. We welcome people of all climbing abilities, backgrounds and identities. Our bursary options were designed to improve access for individuals who are traditionally underrepresented in outdoor events: disabled; racially minoritised identities; trans and non-binary. 

If you have specific questions or access needs, please contact us and we would love to discuss how we can make ClimbOut a good space for you.

We’re busy planning ClimbOut 2024 so the details will be available soon.

Absolutely! One of the main purposes of the festival is to help queer climbers start to climb outdoors. We would suggest you book onto a course like Rock Skills Introduction, to get the most from your experience.

Climbers who already have outdoor experience are very welcome to book a festival pass and enjoy the Peak without instruction.

Under 18s are an important part of the community and are very welcome at ClimbOut. They must be accompanied by their parent/legal guardian at all times for insurance and safeguarding purposes.

Please select your preferred accommodation when booking. If you select the bunkhouse option we will be in touch to discuss the best arrangements for you and your child.

Please check the age requirements for courses as some have lower age limits. Under 18s must be accompanied by their parent/legal guardian (parent/legal guardian will only be observing and will not have to purchase a course space) when attending any course or organised activity.

Please note that you will need to make a separate booking for the under 18(s) you are bringing.

Don’t worry! Course participants will be in balanced groups so no partners are required. For independent climbers in need of crag buddies, we will have a designated space and time where you can make plans with other independent climbers looking for a belay partner (no speed dating cringe, we promise).

While we will provide the space for this, ClimbOut is not responsible for pairing independent climbers up and climbers are responsible for their own safety.

The Peak District is beautiful but subject to British weather, even in glorious May. We have arrangements in place with local indoor venues for both roped climbing and bouldering options. Where courses cannot safely run outside due to weather, they will be adapted for indoor delivery.

Independent climbers will be able to access discounted entry to one of the indoor climbing venues we have partnered with.

Thank you for offering, we really appreciate it! Volunteers will be contacted by the volunteering team and allocated to a specific time slot and activity. Volunteering duties will not interfere with attending courses.

You will need to provide your own camping gear (if you have selected the camping accommodation option) and food as we will only provide food on Saturday night. If you haven’t been on a trip like this before, you may find it useful to follow our sample gear list for clothes, climbing gear and camping which can be found in the Information Pack.