Celebrate Pride
PRIDE 2025
Through conversations inspired and led by LGBTQ+ identifying staff and in collaboration with Queer Mountaineers, members of our staff-led committee have been working on ways to show support and create new connections. We have several exciting events planned for June (National Pride Month) and July (Tacoma only).
Join us in celebrating diversity, promoting inclusion, and creating a world where everyone can be their authentic selves. Happy Pride Month!
PAWS & PRIDE
May 31, 2025 | Bellevue Downtown Park
Join us at the Eastside’s largest LGBTQIA+ event! Enjoy a lively walk through Bellevue Downtown Park, followed by a celebration filled with music, entertainment, community booths, and a beer & mimosa garden. Connect, celebrate, and show your Pride, all while supporting Eastside Pride PNW!
CELEBRATE PRIDE AT EDGEWORKS!
We’re proud to celebrate our LGBTQ+ communities by bringing events and connections to life this June—and into July for Tacoma Pride! Join us in celebrating individuality, building belonging, and showing up for each other—both on and off the wall.
While every celebration will be a little different, all locations will feature $12 day passes, food, and tie-dye stations—with proceeds benefiting Queer Mountaineers.
BEL RED:
Tuesday, June 3
5:00pm – 9:00pm
BELLEVUE:
Tuesday, June 17
5:00pm – 9:00pm
SEATTLE:
Tuesday, June 10
5:00pm – 9:00pm
TACOMA:
Tuesday, July 1
6:00pm – 9:00pm
Stay tuned for location-specific details and join us in celebrating love, identity, and belonging at the gym!
COMMUNITY
Together with professionalism, integrity and adventure, community is one of our core values. To us, it means “a welcoming group of climbing enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and friends connecting through our shared interests in climbing, fitness, and fun”.
Each Pride Month we take the opportunity to reflect on what we’ve done and still need to do for LGBTQ+ folks in our communities.
Why do we celebrate Pride Month?
We recognize that diversity fuels the spirit of our staff and community. Our commitment to equity and inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience builds a culture where difference is valued, innovation thrives and adventure is accessible to all.
What are we doing to support the LGBTQ+ community?
We are proud to be creating brave + inclusive spaces where all climbers of any gender, identity or sexual orientation feel accepted; where you can challenge yourself, build your skills and know that this is a place where you belong.
What steps are we taking to accomplish this?
- Listening + responding to the needs of our staff, members + community
- Maintaining hiring practices to recruit + retain a diverse staff team
- Advancing a staff-led diversity, equity + inclusion committee
- Hiring experts to help identify + navigate our strengths/opportunities through discussion and trainings
- Building action steps to hold ourselves accountable to changes we want to see
What does this look like to our community:
- Monthly Queer Climb Nights at all locations; hosted by Queer Mountaineers
- Progress Pride flags in all facilities (year-round)
- Period products in all bathrooms (year-round)
- Pronouns on staff nametags
- Access to gender affirming bathrooms in all facilities
- Gender inclusive categories for competitions
- Celebrate Pride events + activities hosted at all locations during the month of June; and July in Tacoma
- Redefining who a “climber” is, can and should be by building a better, more inclusive community for all
We’re listening.
Click here to offer your thoughts, suggestions and feedback.
Donations benefit Queer Mountaineers.
Founded by queer dreamers, activists, artists, and outdoor enthusiasts, Queer Mountaineers’ mission is to provide community, access to skills & gear, and a safe space for outdoor enthusiasts of all backgrounds, genders, and sexualities. We are grateful for the partnership, talents and energy they bring to our gyms.
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