BGC Nevada May Meetup

7585 Commercial Way,Henderson NV 89011

24 May, 2023

Description

Brown Girls Climb (BGC) has a new chapter in Nevada. Please join us in learning more about BGC, building our community in Las Vegas, and having fun climbing! This month we will be celebrating International Women's Month. This is a space to climb, hang, be joyous, and form community with People of the Global Majority*. All skill levels are welcome and celebrated. **BGC events are reserved for women and non-binary people of color** ---- EVENT DETAILS Date: Wednesday, 5/24/23 Time: 6:00-9:00pm Location: The Pad Henderson Schedule: 6:00 - Welcome & Sign-In 6:20 - Introductions, Icebreaker & Announcements 6:30 - BIPOC Women in Climbing Presentation 6:50 - Group Warm Up 6:50 - 7:50 - Climbing 7:50 - Group Picture (but we'll stick around until 9:00) Pricing: FREE! (includes free gear rental) Accessibility details of the gym: The facility is all single level with no stairs needed to access amenities. There is a ramp accessible about 50ft to the right of the entrance (just to the right of the accessible parking spot). ---- THINGS TO DO BEFORE THE MEETUP (if you have NOT attended previously): RSVP on EventbriteFill out The Pad WaiverEspañolFill out the Brown Girls Climb WaiverDownload BGC App and Sign Up: Apple iOSAndroid---- WHAT TO BRING Wear clothing that you feel comfortable moving, wiggling, and trying hard inMasks are recommended for our meetupWater BottleSnacks if you wantClimbing shoes (if owned)Harness (if owned and plan on rope/autobelay climbing)Belay device (if owned and planned on top rope climbing)---- A note on BGC's focus: We strive to facilitate mentorship, provide access, uplift leadership, and celebrate representation in the outdoors and climbing for People of the Global Majority*. (Black, Indigenous, Self-Identified People of Color) *We use "people of the global majority" (PGM) interchangeably with "black, indigenous, and people of color" (BIPOC), since black, indigenous, and people of color represent over 80% of the world’s population. This wording points out the demographic inaccuracy of the euphemism "minority" and can feel more empowering for some people.*-PGMONE Historically, we have focused on Women of Color in climbing, but recognize that our work goes beyond women such that our hope is to have a wider impact on all climbers, specifically those impacted by patriarchal systems. ---- CONTACT If you have any questions, you can contact our BGC Nevada local leaders, Christine ([email protected]) or Katie ([email protected])