UpENDing Parkinson's Meet-Up

Up Ending Parkinsons is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides guided rock climbing for people living with Parkinsons Disease.

Interested in being a volunteer belayer? Email upendingparkinsons@gmail.com.

WHO:

• Climbers: Individuals with PD.  No experience is required just the willingness to learn and enjoy themselves.
• Belayers: Individuals who are certified to assist the climbers to understand what is required and how to climb, and most important providing the constant rope support of the climbers as they climb up and down the gym walls. 

WHEN: Timeslots will be posted on the UEP website portal and the climbers will select a one and a half hour timeslot from 1pm-2:30p on Mondays.  We are planning on utilizing the facilities during their off-peak periods, normally mornings and early afternoon.

COST:  $0 entry which includes all the necessary equipment: harness and shoes.  

HOW:  When you decided to climb, login into the site this requires an initial sign up. (The link appears below).

Select the time slot, follow the directions the site provides and show up.

***Important: If you have to cancel, please log back in and cancel so someone else can use the time.  There are a limited number of slots available which is dependent on the number of belayers available that particular day and time.

WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable tops and comfortable longer pants such athletic or yoga pants (the harness extends a bit down the thigh).  The clothing should not too loose since you don't want your clothes snagging on the hand holds.  Bring a water bottle, which you can refill.

Hopefully you can join us and if you know of others with PD and you think they may be interested please feel free to pass the information on to them.

Click here to sign up (2 sites 1st to register, then 2nd to login to schedule).

If you’re already a registered member, click here click on link below to book a climbing slot.