
What we’re about
Are you looking to start climbing, improve your skills, or try outdoor climbing in a friendly, supportive, and judgment-free environment? Then this is for you!
We are a growing team of qualified facilitators offering a variety of courses and trips, from indoor climbing classes and outdoor rock climbing adventures to ski touring in Slovenia and rock climbing in France. We welcome women+ of all ages, backgrounds, sizes, abilities, and experience levels — including anyone who wonders if this could be for them:)
"Women+" means we are inclusive of various gender identities, creating a space for everyone.
Where:
Indoor Climbing Classes: Various Climbing Walls within London
Outdoor Climbing Trips: Dorset, Peak District, Wales, and beyond!
What to Expect:
Small-group meetups for a supportive, social experience
Professional guidance tailored to your skill level and goals
A dynamic range of courses and trips that adapt to our community's interests, including:
Beginner Courses
Lead Climbing Courses
Personalised Coaching
Outdoor Climbing Adventures
International Ski Touring & Climbing Trips
Join us for a unique experience that grows with you and your needs—let’s make climbing accessible, inclusive, and fun!
WOMENROCK 2025 - tickets now on sale!
https://www.hollyperistiani.com/womenrock2025
WomenRock is a fun, practical and supportive weekend of all things outdoor climbing, on beautiful Peak District gritstone.
If you’re new to outdoor climbing, want a better understanding of movement and technique on rock, learn essential skills for trad climbing, or want to learn techniques on how to improve your mental game, come join us!
Tickets are £185 for the whole weekend, which includes accommodation
Topics we’ll cover during the weekend:
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Intro to gritstone and climbing ethics
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Movement and technique on boulders
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Spotting when bouldering - when, why, how
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Tying in, belaying and lead belaying best practice
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Gritstone-specific techniques eg crack climbing
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Building anchors for belaying at the top or bottom
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Bottom-rope climbing (lots of this!)
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Understanding gear placement
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Placing gear on lead (with safety rope)
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Mindfulness in climbing
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Managing fear
You must have your own climbing shoes, and be able to tie in and belay. I have a limited number of harnesses and helmets for loan; if you have your own, please bring them!
For more info and to book tickets please visit the main WomenRock website: https://www.hollyperistiani.com/womenrock2025