What we’re about
Welcome to Sends With Friends, a rock climbing community!
We’re so glad to have you join our diverse and inclusive rock climbing community here in the DMV area. Whether you’re a seasoned climber or just starting your journey, you’ll find a supportive space where everyone is welcome to connect, learn, and send routes together.
About Us:
Sends With Friends is a minority-led community that brings together climbers of all cultural backgrounds and nationalities to foster a sense of belonging. We’re committed to making rock climbing accessible by reducing historical barriers that have limited access for migrants, refugees, expats, and locals. Together, we challenge these barriers while growing as mindful contributors to the broader climbing community.
What to Expect:
Climbing Events: We host regular meetups at indoor gyms and occasional outdoor events at local crags. Check the event calendar or our Instagram account (@sends_with_friends_climbing) to RSVP for anything that sparks your interest.
Community Guidelines: Safety first! Always follow proper climbing etiquette, use appropriate gear, and respect your fellow climbers.
Inclusivity: This is a space for everyone, regardless of experience level. Feel free to ask questions, share tips, and connect with others.
Since climbing comes with inherent risks, please understand that participation in events is at your own risk. We prioritize safety and clear communication between partners. Participation for each event requires reviewing our safety waiver posted on each event description before attending any of the events.
If you have any questions or need help getting started, don’t hesitate to reach out. We can’t wait to meet you at one of our events and climb some routes together!
Welcome to the community, and happy sending!
Upcoming events
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Monday Indoor Rock Climbing @ Movement Rockville
Movement Rockville, 725 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD, USClimbers of all skill levels are welcome! To join us:
- Complete the participant agreement.
- Pass the belay check, which can be done the same day. See FAQs for more info.
- Pay for gym membership or day pass. The event itself is run by volunteer organizers free of charge.
If you are interested but have never belayed before, please take the Introduction to Rope Climbing class first. We'd love to climb with you as soon as you know how to belay safely using a GriGri.
To find us, go past the front desk and turn left. We'll gather by the fitness room entrance.
If you need a refresher on knot tying and/or belaying, please post in comments or message the host and we'll be happy to help.
We normally top rope in groups of 2-3 people, but some are also happy to lead. Post in comments or ask on the spot if you are interested in leading.4 attendees
Monday Evening Rock Climbing at Movement Crystal City
Movement Crystal City, 1235 S Clark St, Arlington, VA, US## Details
Hello everyone! We climb at Crystal City Movement every Monday. Please read rest of the description carefully.
We mostly do tope rope climbing but we can arrange bouldering sessions as well. If you prefer lead climbing please post on the comments to find your belay partner.
## Requirements
- If you are not a Movement member, you'll get a daily pass. If you don't have the equipments you can rent them in the gym.
- Please sign the waiver through: https://movementgyms.com/waiver/
- You can get a discounted day pass and free rental gear if you say you are here for my meetup
All skill levels are welcome! If you are totally new to climbing and want to do top rope, then you have to have a belay certificate. In order to do that;
- You can check Movement gym Intro to Rope Climbing class : https://movementgyms.com/crystal-city/climbing/classes/
- After the course, you should do the 'Belay Check' which can be done as soon as 24 hours after you take the class. The test takes around 15 mins so it can be done before the climbing session.
Before your first visit you may want to check the related webpage: https://movementgyms.com/first-visit/
## Where to meet
To find us go down the stairs in front of the front desk. We will meet around the benches next to climbing walls.2 attendees
Friday Fun Climbing @ Sportrock Rio
Sportrock Climbing Centers, 9811 Washingtonian Blvd, suite 300, Gaithersburg, MD, USHello everyone! Climbers of all skill levels are welcome to Join “Sends with Friends” climbing! We organize two climbing sessions on the Fridays of the month. We can grab some food and drink after the climbing session if people are interested.
- 1st or 2nd week: rope session
- 3rd or 4th week: bouldering session
For non-Sportrock members, a daily pass is required. For those joining the meetup, the day pass will be discounted at $15 and will include rental gear.
Please read the rest of the description below carefully before you start climbing at SR Rio.
Here’s what you need:
1. Signed waiver: https://www.sportrock.com/participant-agreement 2. Belay Check, which can be done the same day. See more information: https://www.sportrock.com/top-rope-and-lead-tests
If you are completely new to climbing and interested in top rope climbing, consider taking the ‘Intro to Climbing” class first. It costs $36 Members and $45 Non-Members.
Where to meet:
We’ll gether at the table nearby the main entrance.1 attendee
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