Women-Only Climbing Meetups
Whether you are brand new to climbing or looking for a crew to crush routes with, our meetups are built for women, by women. No pressure, just support and good vibes.
A day at BoulderBox with CLAW! This video gives you a feel for the fun and friendly vibe at our Delhi meetups. We laugh, we cheer, and we climb together.
An appreciation post for the awesome ladies who joined our collaboration with Climbing Asylum in Kolkata. Look at those happy faces and peace signs!
Learning the basics of top-roping at Climb Central Delhi. Our instructors guide you through everything from tying in to belaying safely, so you can climb with confidence.
Kicking off a session at Mud and Mettle in Bangalore with some essential warm-ups and safety drills. We always start with the fundamentals to ensure everyone feels prepared.
Our Bangalore crew doing warm-ups together. Getting your body ready to climb is a crucial first step, and it's always more fun to do it as a group.
A group briefing at our Bangalore meetup. Our team leaders explain the plan for the day and go over important techniques before we hit the walls.
The climbing session in full swing at Mud and Mettle! You can see climbers tackling different routes while others rest and socialize on the mats.
The perfect mix of climbing and chilling. A climber takes a break on the mats, showing the relaxed and social atmosphere of our gym meetups.
Cooling down after a great session. We always finish with proper stretches to help with recovery and prevent injury.
High-fives and encouragement are a huge part of our meetups. Celebrating each other's efforts is what our community is all about.
About Our Gym Meetups
Forget the intimidation of a typical gym. Our sessions start with a 60-minute 'Intro to Climbing' where we actually teach you the basics like knot tying and safe falling, not just tell you to 'go climb.' We keep our instructor-to-participant ratio low, so you will always have someone watching your back while you navigate the wall.
Our Approach to Climbing
At CLAW, we believe climbing is more than just a workout. It is about finding your people. Our gym meetups are designed for women who want to feel strong, nervous, goofy, or all of that at once, without anyone telling us how we 'should' be.
What to Expect
Each session lasts 2-3 hours and is designed for all levels:
- Beginners: The first hour is dedicated to you. We break down bouldering basics, top-rope safety, Figure-8 knots, and movement drills. Never touched a wall before? No tension yaar, you are exactly who we are here for.
- Community Climbers: After the intro, we get straight to it. Swap beta, laugh, and push each other, but only if you want to. It is a supportive, non-competitive environment where we learn from each other.
Practical Details
- Gear: Don't worry about gear. We provide rental-grade shoes, harnesses, and chalk. Just bring yourself and a water bottle.
- Safety: We maintain a 1:6-8 instructor-to-participant ratio, so there is always an experienced set of eyes on the ropes.
- Locations: We partner with local climbing gyms in Bengaluru, Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad.
We are here to make the outdoors safe, real, and accessible. Come as you are. Chale!
Climb Like a Woman
We started CLAW because we craved a space to be loud, strong, and just ourselves. We are not here to coach you into being an Olympian; we are here to hold the ropes and cheer for your first send. Come as you are, leave with a new crew.
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