Peterskill Climb w/ Brown Girls Climb & Arc'teryx
Join us for a day that blends both climbing and land connection. In partnership with Brown Girls Climb, we’ll take a trip to Peterskill at Minnewaska State Park Preserve for a beginner-friendly intro to climbing, along with a mini-hike focused on plant identification. All levels are welcome for this event!
Registration includes: Round-trip travel, water, snacks, + a special climb kit provided by our friends at Arc’Teryx.
Please Note: Space is intentionally limited to create a more intimate and meaningful learning experience. Please register only if you are 100% certain you can attend.
What You'll Experience
Climb on the stunning cliffs of the Shawangunk Ridge near New Paltz, NY, one of the premier rock climbing destinations in the Northeast. Under the guidance of our AMGA-accredited professional instructors, you'll learn fundamental climbing techniques, safety systems, and movement skills in a supportive, welcoming environment.
This isn't just about learning to climb, it's about discovering your potential in nature and joining a diverse outdoor community where everyone belongs.
What You'll Learn
Basic Climbing Movement: Footwork, balance, and body positioning on real rock
Safety Fundamentals: Knots, harness use, belaying basics, and communication
Equipment Overview: Understanding ropes, carabiners, and climbing gear
Top-Rope Climbing: Hands-on practice with multiple climbs suited to your ability
Outdoor Ethics: Leave No Trace principles and respectful climbing practices
Your Day at a Glance
Duration: half day (approximately 4 hours)
Group Size: Small ratios ensure personalized attention and safety
Skill Level: No experience required
What's Included: All technical climbing equipment, professional instruction, and encouragement every step of the way
What to Bring: Comfortable athletic clothing, closed-toe shoes, water, snacks, and sunscreen
This experience centers BIPOC health and well-being.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO:
Please arrive early.
You must fill out the form to confirm your reservation.
Conditions may be hot with little shade, so don’t forget your sunscreen and hat.
Make sure to hydrate the day before the event and eat breakfast in the morning.
Bring a few snacks, a reusable water bottle, and extra water to refuel during the event.
Wear socks and comfortable, closed-toe hiking shoes (making sure they're already broken in is critical!). Sneakers will not have as much grip on the trail.
Due to the limited capacity of this event, please only sign up if you are sure to attend. If you need to cancel, please do so ASAP on Luma. Do not email us your cancellations.
ABOUT HIKE CLERB
Hike Clerb is an LA-based intersectional women’s hike club and 501(c)(3) founded by Evelynn Escobar. Through guided experiences in nature Hike Clerb creates space for Black Indigenous and women of color to gather heal and reconnect outdoors.
ABOUT HIKE CLERB GUIDE: JORDAN TAYLOR (JTB) + LAUREN LOOTENS
I'm Jordan Tyler Brown—JTB for short. Your freckled friend in fashion and fitness. I'm a Pilates instructor and personal stylist, helping people feel good in the bodies they have, not the ones they're chasing. Whether it's romanticizing movement, getting dressed, or getting outside, I believe healing starts by reconnecting to yourself, the land, and the lineage that brought you here.
Lauren is a NY-born-and-NJ-based knitter, climber, and hiker. After spending her awkward years in FL, she returned to NY as an adult and discovered a deep love of the outdoors in the Hudson Valley. Whether it's climbing, backpacking, knitting, or hiking, you will usually find her and her poodle in the Gunks telling anyone that will listen to her about the time she met Coleman Domingo on a hike.
ABOUT BROWN GIRL'S CLIMB GUIDE: BRITTANY LEAVITT
Brittany Leavitt ( She/Her) is a Co-Founder and Executive Director of Brown Girls Climb, With over 20 years of experience in the outdoor industry, and passion for outdoor adventure. Brittany is a Wilderness Medicine Instructor, Leave No Trace Trainer, climbing educator, and an AMGA Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) Candidate who is passionate about building welcoming outdoor communities. You also catch her working in Cooper Street Garden, where she has been a co-coordinator for the last 5 years. In Brooklyn, NY.
ABOUT BROWN GIRLS CLIMB
Brown Girls Climb is a national Non-Profit which strives to facilitate mentorship, provide acces, uplift leadership, and celebrate representation in the outdoors and climbing for women and genderqueer folks of color.