Climbing Initiatives

About

I’m part of Climbing Initiatives, and for us, heading out to climb real rocks around Bangalore is kind of a ritual. We aren’t just about teaching skills - it’s about building a climbing community where anyone can join in, whether you’re a total newbie or you’ve only climbed plastic holds in a gym.

Who Usually Joins Us

• Folks who’ve never touched a rock before
• Indoor climbers curious about outdoor climbing
• Anyone looking for a new challenge or a way to kick that fear of heights

Honestly, as long as you’re moving (even if it’s just in your head), you’ll fit right in. You’ll often hear a loud “Aale aale!” (Go for it!) when someone’s making a move - that’s our way of hyping each other up.

What We Do in the Workshops

• For first-timers, our beginner outdoor bouldering and climbing workshops cover basics like safety, tying knots, belaying, and actual natural rock face instruction.
• For folks with experience, we dig into anchor building, self-rescue, and managing trickier situations - all hands-on, no boring lectures.

Workshops happen on Sundays, usually 7 AM to 6 PM, out at crags near Bangalore (like Ramanagara). We’ll tell you exactly where once you’re in. We bring all the climbing gear and sort out the safety side - you just bring yourself, water, food, sunscreen, and lots of energy.

What Matters Most

Your safety is always at the front. We use solid gear, follow safe climbing workshops protocols, and all sessions are run by folks who know their stuff. Our group is tight-knit, inclusive, and always looking to give back, sometimes even hosting fundraisers for local causes.

If you want to try group climbing adventures with real people, minus any airs, just show up. The rocks (and the tribe) are waiting.