# Event Details - **Event Name**: Crux LGBTQ+ Climbing - Intro to Trad Gear Placement and Anchors - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Get into leading trad by learning how to build trad anchors!About this EventWHO WE ARECrux Climbing is dedicated to expanding access to the sport of rock climbing and outdoor recreation for LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual) communities in the NY-metropolitan area.Outside of the LGBTQIA community and want to support Crux? Your financial and volunteer support go a long way towards Crux's advocacy for LGBTQIA access to the sport. This allows us to hold safe and affirming spaces for LGBTQIA participants at our events. Email info@climbcrux.org to get involved!LEARN TRAD ANCHOR BASICSThinking about learning to trad climb? It's essential to know how to build a bomber trad anchor, so this class is a great place to start! This one day course will cover the basics of trad gear placement, and how to create an anchor on trad gear. The class is limited to 8 participants, and there will be 2 instructors.This course is being offered in partnership with our friends at Rise Outside Collective and will be taught by certified guides. The price includes the introductory lessons, and use of their technical gear.SUGGESTED PREREQUISITESThis class is designed for people who are already familiar and comfortable with building SERENE climbing anchors for top rope or sport lead.It is recommended that climbers learn to sport lead, or lead indoors before learning to lead trad, but it is not required.YOU PROVIDEThe class fee includes a day pass climbing permit at Peterskill. In addition to this, you are also responsible for:transportation to/from Peterskill - a rideshare sheet will be available to facilitate carpooling from NYCappropriate clothing for the day, rain or shinewaterlunch and snackstip for course instructors (not required, but encouraged)📣 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE! Please email outdoor@climbcrux.org to inquire.🚨REFUNDSCrux would be stuck making up the difference if we had fewer than 8 participants. For this reason, there are NO REFUNDS unless the class is cancelled. If you can no longer make it, we can contact folks on the waitlist to try to help you find someone to take your spot, but you will not receive a refund until your spot is taken by someone else.If either Rise Outside or Crux decide to cancel the class, you will receive a full refund. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gardiner/crux-lgbtq-climbing-intro-to-trad-gear-placement-and-anchors/100001985414308643 - **Event Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures, sports, lgbt-pride - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 150, max: 150, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Gardiner - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Peterskill At Minnewaska State Park - **lat**: 41.73875639999999 - **long**: -74.21793279999997 - **full address**: Peterskill At Minnewaska State Park, 5080 Route 44-55, Gardiner, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Crux LGBTQ+ Climbing - Intro to Trad Gear Placement and Anchors - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/baaa3daa59bb906871ddb475f1cb7c51b2d00909e93a096e8ab0b4bfb6355fd1-rimg-w1200-h600-dc73bedb-gmir.jpg?v=1773867280 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Crux LGBTQ+ Climbing - Intro to Trad Gear Placement and Anchors being held? - **A:** Crux LGBTQ+ Climbing - Intro to Trad Gear Placement and Anchors takes place on Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 16 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Peterskill At Minnewaska State Park, 5080 Route 44-55, Gardiner, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Crux LGBTQ+ Climbing - Intro to Trad Gear Placement and Anchors? - **A:** Tickets for Crux LGBTQ+ Climbing - Intro to Trad Gear Placement and Anchors are priced at USD 150 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityIntro to Trad Gear Placement & AnchorsUSD 150Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Crux LGBTQ+ Climbing - Intro to Trad Gear Placement and Anchors? - **A:** Crux LGBTQ+ Climbing - Intro to Trad Gear Placement and Anchors is organized by CRUX LGBTQIA+ Climbing. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Crux LGBTQ+ Climbing - Intro to Trad Gear Placement and Anchors is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gardiner, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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