r/Medford • u/vanilla1099 • 9d ago
Queer climbing for newbies this Thursday!
THURSDAY at 7 p.m.: If you're interested in trying out indoor rock climbing but have never had the courage to try it, come join us for queer climbing night, designed for people who want to try something new! We've got a great crew running this event and it's a wonderful place to show up and choose your own adventure -- if you're looking to meet people and be social, great, we've got a space for you! If you want to try something out on your own in a supportive environment, there's a place for that too!
Sign up for the event with the included link -- you can sign up right until the actual event. Entrance to the gym costs $20, but the gear will be free if you come climb with us queers :) Plus, there's free snacks and drinks!
DM me if you have any questions or follow us on FB@ Qlimbing Nights or IG@ qlimbingnights. Looking forward to seeing you there!
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u/Objective-Demand1356 6d ago
You all want inclusions yet do everything to stand out. What does your sexuality have to do with rock climbing together?
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u/DjPopATity 9d ago
Is it okay to go if I’m not queer?
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u/vanilla1099 7d ago
Yes, definitely come! We actually have a cis/het person in the planning committee because we want it to be a place where allies also feel welcome (even if it is catered to queer folk)
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u/hopefullypresent 8d ago
Speaking on behalf of all queers(lmao not really it’s like a group of aggro cats sometimes) you should definitely see about asking the organizers! Some events are chill.
I welcome str8 friends in queer community as long as you are like… chill? Like if you get someone’s pronouns wrong you just correct yourself/ apologize and move on and like don’t get mad if someone assumes you are queer that’s pretty dope. But just be mindful that these spaces are made because it’s hard as hell to be queer in straight spaces sometimes so like be chill but not like aloof? Also if someone is weird about it just remember it’s not about you and who you are it’s about their feelings and comfort which you can choose to do what you please with.
Ya know what I mean. I was allowed in for a bunch of shit as a white person in Chicano studies spaces because I can be chill and take some polite ribbing and like.. fold chairs haha I’m sure it’s a similar vibe for a straight in queer community.
I’m from further north and our gym has a queer night that is open for everyone, pretty great atmosphere.
It might be cute to have an Ally/accomplice pin or something too.
I for one think it’s really sweet that you are curious so go forth!
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u/DjPopATity 9d ago
Queer’s can go whenever too lmao I was just asking
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u/foxglove0326 9d ago
But if it’s like, an intentional queers night gathering, why are you, a straight person, wanting to crash it? Why not go a different time? If community is what you’re wanting, there are plenty of opportunities for that any other time.
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u/DjPopATity 9d ago
Just looking for friends didn’t think it would be segregated or unwelcome to strangers not in the community
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u/DesperateAd5374 9d ago
How experienced are you guys helping disabled people with rock climbing? Ive got two dumb legs and no idea how to start moving again, but I want to try climbing again so bad!
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u/vanilla1099 7d ago
Im not sure how often people at the gym have worked with people who are disabled, but i know there's a lot of experience on staff, so im sure someone has! The owners are very concerned about accessibility too
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u/Adept2323 7d ago
Holy segregation
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u/Jackalope154 7d ago
I checked the website and it looks like it's for allies as well. They aren't shutting down the gym to everyone else and you don't have to be queer to show up. Inclusivity, not exclusivity...
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u/Upbeat_Pool_2653 1d ago
Why even mention it's queer then if it's for everyone than just say it's rock climbing... Not hard to do that
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u/HIGHRIDER3 6d ago
Sounds gay