New Climbing Facility Project
Yukon climbers rejoice! After years of tireless advocacy, board meetings, community outreach, board meetings, government engagement, and yes, board meetings… Yukon’s first full-sized climbing gym will open in the summer of 2025! What’s that saying again - it takes a village to raise a climbing gym? Something like that. HUGE gratitude to all the old heads who have paved the way for this dream to finally become a reality. As with most things in the Yukon, it’s truly been a community effort.
The vision: If you build it, they will come. We want this facility to be a space for everyone - seasoned dirtbags (although you may not use your trusty harness from the 80s), strictly plastic pullers (120 linear feet of bouldering!!), and people who are just learning the ropes (pun intended.) Did we plan this gym to be able to develop our competitive athlete programs and accommodate regional and even national-level competitions? Yes. Did we plan this gym to be a vibrant community hub for youth, families, and climbers of all skill levels and abilities? Also yes. Climbing Escalade Canada events, birthday parties, youth team practices, corporate team building, learn-to-climb group lessons, and random Tuesday night drop-ins with your pals where you spend 10% of your time on the wall and 90% of your time hanging out on the mats? Check, check, and check.
Big thanks to all the funders who have made this project possible - Government of Canada’s Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program, Yukon Government’s Community Development Fund, City of Whitehorse, Yukon Lotteries and other orgs and businesses who have supported with time, energy, expertise, and donations. We are forever grateful.We are so so SO stoked to welcome all of you through the doors of our new facility.
Looking to get involved? Reach out to us at [email protected]
Stay tuned for updates and information of key dates.
Climb Yukon recognizes that this new climbing gym is located on the traditional territories of the Kwanlin Dün First Nation and Ta'an Kwäch'än Council. We are committed to ensuring this gym operates from a spirit of community, inclusivity, and true reconciliation
