What we’re about
🎉 Welcome to Get Yo Climb On (GYCO)! 🎉
Where climbing meets community, and everyone is welcome.
GYCO was created by Michael Dorame back in 2011 (now called Beta Breakers) with one big idea: climbing should be inclusive, not cliquey. In 2019, he brought it back—this time as a smaller, more intentional space for adventurous souls from all walks of life to come together, climb, connect, and grow.
### 💪 Who’s This For?
Everyone. Seriously.
We’re:
- Newbies & seasoned crushers
- LGBTQIA+
- People of color
- All gender expressions
- Introverts, extroverts & hybrids
- Persons with disabilities (visible & invisible)
- Families (kids welcome w/ adult)
- Veterans, at-risk youth, misfits, and miracle-makers
- People who’ve found healing, meaning, or freedom through climbing
### 🧗♀️ What Do We Climb?
- Top Rope
- Sport
- Trad
- Bouldering
- Occasional Free Solo (under 30 ft & with caution)
Plus: Canyoneering, Alpine, and Mountaineering trips.
We share gear, knowledge, and rides when we can. We ask for honesty, curiosity, and community vibes.
### 🔐 Safety First, Always
Climbing is a thrilling but risky sport. We are not certified guides, so your safety is your responsibility. That said, we promote a safety-first culture by:
- Reviewing gear use (harness, belay devices, knots)
- Helping newer climbers learn (we got you!)
- Keeping an eye out for wear & tear on gear
- Encouraging belay tests & intro classes
- Sharing resources & experience openly
By participating, you agree not to hold GYCO or its organizers responsible for injuries during or outside of meetups. We climb at our own risk—with each other, not for each other.
### 🎒 No Gear? No Problem.
You can rent climbing/camping gear here:
Learn knots: Climbing Knots 101
Watch tips: Climbing Basics on YouTube
### 📈 Understanding Climbing Grades
- Rope Climbing (Yosemite Decimal): 5.0 (easy) → 5.15 (expert)
- Bouldering (V-Scale): V0 (easy) → V16 (pro)
Start where you’re comfortable. Grow at your own pace.
### 🚙 Outdoor Carpools
Let’s save gas, spots, and the planet. Set up carpools based on where you live, and maybe make a new friend along the way.
### 🧭 Meetup Etiquette
- Cancel early (ideally 5–7 days in advance). Emergencies happen—just keep us in the loop.
- No-shows: 3 strikes = warning. 4 = potential removal. We plan hard for you. Please respect the time, energy, and logistics it takes to make magic happen.
### 💖 What We’re All About
We climb to grow. We climb to heal. We climb to connect.
Our goal?
To create a safe, supportive, life-enhancing climbing community where fun, transformation, and belonging go hand in chalked hand.
GYCO is a place where climbing might just save your life—because it saved ours.
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Wanna climb with us?
RSVP, show up, be kind, and let’s get yo climb on. ✨
Upcoming events
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Get Your Climb On @Mission Cliffs with the Cool Kids-Meet new partners & friends
Mission Cliffs Climbing Gym, 2295 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA, USHey climbers!
Who's ready for another installment of indoor climbing at Mission Cliffs? 😁Typically we all top rope, but are open to lead and mock-leading if
if there are enough people with their lead cert or looking to practice before taking the cert test (please coordinate so there is a rope).When?
Thursdays @ 6:30pm
People often show up anywhere from 5-8. Always feel free to get started climbing. If you are looking for the group, dont hesitate to ask in chat :)Where?
Mission Cliffs
2295 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110-Interested in other locations?-
Also check the meetup group for trips to Pacific Pipe (Oakland) and Dogpatch, though these are usually less frequent.What to Bring?
Climbing shoes, a harness, a belay device, water, etc.Bonus if mock leading- bring your rope
Why?
- To make new friends
- Gain new SAFE climbing partners
- Develop as a climber
- Train for outdoors
- Have fun
Where do we meet?
Near the cubbies to the left of the front desk after you check in. Near the slackline, elipticals, and overhanging lead wall. If lost look for Alex in a bright/neon orange hoodie!First time?/Cost/Belay Test
- First time at a touchstone gym? Sign a waiver - https://touchstoneclimbing.com/waiver/
- Belay test? Go to the front desk staff to take a test after you have had some basic practice OR
- Take a climbing class through any touchstone gym but for the Mission Cliffs gym here is a class link: https://touchstoneclimbing.com/mission-cliffs/first-timers/
Costs:
- Touchstone Membership (works across Mission Cliffs, PacPipe, Dogpatch, and others) - free
- Day pass - $30 - https://touchstoneclimbing.com/mission-cliffs/pricing/
- Day Pass for those that receive Medicare, medicare, SSi $10 - by showing the state id card
Midnight Snack?
While the Sunday group often gets lunch after, we don't usually get food after. If there is interest before or after, feel free to suggest a good late night eat!If you cant find our hosts Alex, Jessica, Eagle or me (Michael who is theer on rare occasions but reachable at 415-401-5809) feel free to text our other amazing lovely host Josefine at 1 (650) 720-2588
4 attendeesGet Your Climb On @Mission Cliffs with the Cool Kids-Meet new partners & friends
Mission Cliffs Climbing Gym, 2295 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA, USHey climbers!
Who's ready for another installment of indoor climbing at Mission Cliffs? 😁Typically we all top rope, but are open to lead and mock-leading if
if there are enough people with their lead cert or looking to practice before taking the cert test (please coordinate so there is a rope).When?
Thursdays @ 6:30pm
People often show up anywhere from 5-8. Always feel free to get started climbing. If you are looking for the group, dont hesitate to ask in chat :)Where?
Mission Cliffs
2295 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110-Interested in other locations?-
Also check the meetup group for trips to Pacific Pipe (Oakland) and Dogpatch, though these are usually less frequent.What to Bring?
Climbing shoes, a harness, a belay device, water, etc.Bonus if mock leading- bring your rope
Why?
- To make new friends
- Gain new SAFE climbing partners
- Develop as a climber
- Train for outdoors
- Have fun
Where do we meet?
Near the cubbies to the left of the front desk after you check in. Near the slackline, elipticals, and overhanging lead wall. If lost look for Alex in a bright/neon orange hoodie!First time?/Cost/Belay Test
- First time at a touchstone gym? Sign a waiver - https://touchstoneclimbing.com/waiver/
- Belay test? Go to the front desk staff to take a test after you have had some basic practice OR
- Take a climbing class through any touchstone gym but for the Mission Cliffs gym here is a class link: https://touchstoneclimbing.com/mission-cliffs/first-timers/
Costs:
- Touchstone Membership (works across Mission Cliffs, PacPipe, Dogpatch, and others) - free
- Day pass - $30 - https://touchstoneclimbing.com/mission-cliffs/pricing/
- Day Pass for those that receive Medicare, medicare, SSi $10 - by showing the state id card
Midnight Snack?
While the Sunday group often gets lunch after, we don't usually get food after. If there is interest before or after, feel free to suggest a good late night eat!If you cant find our hosts Alex, Jessica, Eagle or me (Michael who is theer on rare occasions but reachable at 415-401-5809) feel free to text our other amazing lovely host Josefine at 1 (650) 720-2588
4 attendeesGet Your Climb On @Mission Cliffs with the Cool Kids-Meet new partners & friends
Mission Cliffs Climbing Gym, 2295 Harrison St., San Francisco, CA, USHey climbers!
Who's ready for another installment of indoor climbing at Mission Cliffs? 😁Typically we all top rope, but are open to lead and mock-leading if
if there are enough people with their lead cert or looking to practice before taking the cert test (please coordinate so there is a rope).When?
Thursdays @ 6:30pm
People often show up anywhere from 5-8. Always feel free to get started climbing. If you are looking for the group, dont hesitate to ask in chat :)Where?
Mission Cliffs
2295 Harrison St, San Francisco, CA 94110-Interested in other locations?-
Also check the meetup group for trips to Pacific Pipe (Oakland) and Dogpatch, though these are usually less frequent.What to Bring?
Climbing shoes, a harness, a belay device, water, etc.Bonus if mock leading- bring your rope
Why?
- To make new friends
- Gain new SAFE climbing partners
- Develop as a climber
- Train for outdoors
- Have fun
Where do we meet?
Near the cubbies to the left of the front desk after you check in. Near the slackline, elipticals, and overhanging lead wall. If lost look for Alex in a bright/neon orange hoodie!First time?/Cost/Belay Test
- First time at a touchstone gym? Sign a waiver - https://touchstoneclimbing.com/waiver/
- Belay test? Go to the front desk staff to take a test after you have had some basic practice OR
- Take a climbing class through any touchstone gym but for the Mission Cliffs gym here is a class link: https://touchstoneclimbing.com/mission-cliffs/first-timers/
Costs:
- Touchstone Membership (works across Mission Cliffs, PacPipe, Dogpatch, and others) - free
- Day pass - $30 - https://touchstoneclimbing.com/mission-cliffs/pricing/
- Day Pass for those that receive Medicare, medicare, SSi $10 - by showing the state id card
Midnight Snack?
While the Sunday group often gets lunch after, we don't usually get food after. If there is interest before or after, feel free to suggest a good late night eat!If you cant find our hosts Alex, Jessica, Eagle or me (Michael who is theer on rare occasions but reachable at 415-401-5809) feel free to text our other amazing lovely host Josefine at 1 (650) 720-2588
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