Affinity Groups

Community-led affinity groups create specific space for underrepresented populations in the climbing community. These groups are self-directed and typically meet on Sunday nights for closed-gym events. Click below to learn more.

  • Group of people wearing masks and standing in front of an indoor rock climbing wall.

    Madison Climbers of Color

    Madison climbers of color is out to promote diversity in rock climbing.

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  • A group of people wearing face masks sitting around a conference table engaged in crafts, with a TV mounted on a red wall in the background.

    Queer Climbing Social

    Queer Climbing Social (QCS) provides a safe and inclusive space at Boulders Climbing Gym for the LGBTQ+ community to build confidence and community around social rock climbing and community activities.

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  • Person climbing indoor rock wall with green and yellow holds

    Climb to Recovery

    Climb To Recovery is a group dedicated to anyone in recovery plus family and friends who are in support. We meet to enjoy climbing together in an affinity space for those who are in recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.

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  • Group of seven climbers standing outdoors near a rock wall at Devils Lake, wearing climbing gear and harnesses, some with matching purple tank tops, smiling at the camera.

    Madison Women Climbers

    Madison Women Climbers is an informal organization of femme climbers of all levels of experience and interests in climbing. They welcome women (cis and transgender), femmes, non-binary, and gender non-conforming folks who feel comfortable in spaces that center around the experiences of women.

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  • Logo of Vertical Veterans with bold yellow letters "VV" above the text. Features a stylized knot at the bottom.

    Vertical Veterans

    Veteran Group for all things vertical (climbing, mountaineering, rappelling, bouldering, hiking, etc.). With Boulders, Vertical Veteran will support all skill levels. We will challenge, support, and build camaraderie in a safe space where veterans can be veterans.

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  • Group of people outdoors, some in wheelchairs, with two dogs, in a forest setting.

    Adaptive Climbing

    Boulders' Adaptive Climbing Program is a free opportunity for people with any level of ability to participate in rock climbing. It is a volunteer-run program with a medium-small community focused on making climbing more accessible.

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Climb4Community Schedule

1st day of the month:

Climb for a Cause Day! Climb for a Cause is our monthly fundraising initiative for local nonprofits we believe in. On the first of each month, we offer half-off intro packages, with 100% of the proceeds going to our partner non-profit. For the remainder of the month, we offer free stickers to anyone who comes in with proof of donation to that partner. You may also see occasional bonus fundraisers in the form of mid-month Climb for a Cause days, raffles, events, special merch, or other unique initiatives, so keep an eye out!

Queer Climbing Social:

1st Sunday of the month from 6pm- 9pm. Downtown on even months, Eastside on odd.

Madison Women Climbers:

2nd Sunday of the month from 6pm- 9pm. Downtown on even months, Eastside on odd

Climb to Recovery:

3rd Sunday of the month from 6pm- 9pm. Downtown on even months, Eastside on odd

Madison Climbers of Color:

Meetups are scheduled at different times. Check their group out on social media to find out when the next meetup is!

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Vertical Veterans:

Last Sunday of the month from 6pm- 9pm. Eastside only.

Adaptive Climbing:

Last Sunday of the month from 11am - 1pm at Eastside.

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