Join us on Friday 02nd October for an epic weekend of female empowerment at the Women’s Bouldering Meet in Glendalough!

Organised by Mountaineering Ireland, Nastia Strizakova, and Jacqueline Moore, this weekend is all about building community and confidence on rock.

Please note that this event is for over 18's only.

This event is for Mountaineering Ireland members only. If you are not a Mountaineering Ireland member, we are offering a discounted rate of €25 to join (normally €55 for adult membership). This discount only applies to those who have registered for this event (by choosing either 'Independent Bouldering' or 'Bouldering Instruction') and those who are not already current MI members. This joining fee can be added on at checkout, and a membership form will be emailed to you thereafter.

Event Info

This event is designed for female climbers with prior indoor or outdoor experience in climbing (bouldering, trad or sport). All participants must have their own climbing shoes. You should bring your own bouldering pads if you have them, although those availing of the instruction on Saturday will be provided with a mat if required.

There are several options when registering.

Independent Bouldering (€25) which includes:

Community bouldering on Saturday 3rd in Glendalough – this is a great option for competent boulderers looking to make connections with other female boulderers.

NOTE: There is no instruction provided, but the WBM team can provide guidance/information on specific boulders if required. You must have your own bouldering gear including crash pads. Organisers will encourage you to meet the other independent climbers Saturday morning so you can make plans to climb together if you wish to do so.

Short Film screening on Friday night and presentations on Saturday evening at the IMC Hut. See Speaker Bios below.

Raffle Quiz with cool prizes thanks to our incredible sponsors!

Bouldering Instruction (€40) which includes:

A day of instruction from some of the most highly qualified and badass female bouldering instructors in the country on Saturday 3rd in Glendalough. Participants will be assigned to a group on the day based on ability and experience levels.

Short Film screening on Friday night and presentations on Saturday evening at the IMC Hut. See Speaker Bios below.

Raffle Quiz with cool prizes thanks to our incredible sponsors!

Accommodation (€35 extra):

Accommodation is available on Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd in the IMC Hut in Glendasan: either a bunk bed or tent space. The price is the same regardless of whether you are staying for one night or two.

This must be booked as an add-on when registering if you intend on staying overnight. You cannot purchase the accommodation alone; you must also book either the independent bouldering or bouldering instruction option.

If you are just coming for the main event day (Saturday 2nd October) and are not staying overnight, there is no need to book accommodation.

The Hut provides basic hostel style rustic self-catering shared accommodation with Alpine Style shared bunk beds. Please read more about the hut and the sleeping conditions to avoid any surprises here (https://www.irishmountaineeringclub.org/hut/). There is also an option to camp beside the Hut.

There is minimal parking at the IMC Hut reserved for organisers and instructors, however a local farmer has kindly allowed us to park on his property, which is adjacent to the Hut. Van camping will not be allowed on this property.

There are other accommodation options in the area, including Glendalough Youth Hostel and Wicklow Way Campsite, which you can arrange separately if required.

Sales end: 11pm Wednesday 30th September.

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Additional Details

Transport - we are keen to facilitate carpooling and the use of public transport. If you do not drive, please do not let this stop you from coming to the event. We can put you in touch with someone who has offered to carpool. To organise this, please email Nastia Strizakova at womenrockwarriors@gmail.com.

Food – all participants must bring their own food for breakfast, lunch, snacks and dinner to cover Friday evening - Sunday morning. For those staying in the IMC Hut, there are basic cooking facilities available, but these will be shared by 50+ people. We recommend bringing food that is quick and easy to make. There are several restaurants and shops in Laragh / Glendalough if required.

In case of rain – while we are wishing for perfect climbing weather, the event will go ahead rain or shine! If the weather forces us indoors on Saturday, Bloc climbing gym has kindly agreed to host us for the day. We will need to arrange carpooling among all participants and the WBM team. Please note that a €12 admission fee will be payable directly by participants at the gym (this is not included in your ticket price). If we head outdoors and it starts raining halfway through, we won’t be going to Bloc, but we will have some back up activities planned to

Description supplied by the event organiser.