Providing inclusive, accessible climbing for people with disabilities to reach new heights of accomplishment
BACKGROUND
How it all started
Over the past thirty years, I have helped people in substance abuse recovery, and have specialized in nutrition services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Three years ago I learned rock climbing at a gym in Boulder, Colorado. Neither an athlete or a gym rat, I was amazed that I could do it and find it so gratifying. I now climb indoors several times a week, and have scaled a 1,000 foot rock face in Colorado and climb frequently in Red River Gorge.
My passion for helping people with disabilities and those in recovery led me to start Allclimbers, so that people who might not normally try climbing could experience the joy that it imparts. Allclimbers provides free or discounted climbing, along with instruction and equipment, to help people find a new sense of identity and a new source of mood elevation. Climbing enhances our quality of life by connecting us with a community of others who share our passion. We grow stronger and healthier, and are much less likely to use food, drugs, alcohol, and other substances to “take off the edge”, because we have a way to relieve stress and produce good healthy brain chemicals that offer a sense of peace and well-being.
We are a small non-profit that needs your support to continue to help others. Please consider donating to sponsor others to be able to climb.
With the right equipment, determination, and support, indoor and outdoor climbing is possible! Join us!
Terri Lykins, RDN, LD, CD
Our Mission Statement
AllClimbers mission is to provide inclusive, accessible climbing for people with disabilities to reach new heights of accomplishment.
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An Introduction
David Guildford and Spectrum News introduces our non-profit group All Climbers Inclusive Climbing, for people with special needs to discover what they can do on a climbing wall! In this story, Terrance’s Mom Tina Davis shares how he is articulating clear words in the moments after he comes down from the climbing wall.
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How It Works
We sponsor free or discounted rate climbing sessions for people with disabilities to learn to climb, and for family, friends or caregivers to learn how to support the climber. Our ultimate goal is to help people fall in love with climbing and become active members of the rock climbing community.
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Join the Fun!
The best way to keep up with our schedule and register for climbing events is to join our facebook page. Click here to go to our group
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Support Team
Bob Moreland
Courtney Kimes
Chris Vaughn
Rachel Coy
Inclusive, Accessible Climbing for People with Disabilities
We sponsor free or discounted rate climbing sessions for people with disabilities to learn to climb, and for family, friends or caregivers to learn how to support the climber.
Join Us!
With the right equipment, determination, and support, indoor and outdoor climbing is possible for all climbers!
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