READY TO CLIMB? CLIMB ON!
Anyone living with Parkinsons is welcome to climb with Up Ending Parkinsons, and family members are welcome to join, too.
UEP has multiple affiliates in the United States that offer climbing programs for free or at reduced rates. It also has corresponded with some facilities outside the United States that offer similar programs.
NORTHEAST
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Location(s):
Pittsburgh, PACost: $18/session $5 and $10 passes for anyone in need of financial assistance
Sessions: Wednesdays 11-12:30pm
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot
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Location: Somerville, MA
Cost: $5/session $15/session for friends and family
Sessions: Tuesdays 12-1:30pm
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot
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Location(s):
Watertown, MASessions: Tuesdays, 1-3pm
Please contact for more information: bryan@centralrockgym.com
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Location(s):
Portland, MECost: $17/session
Sessions: Tuesday 10-11:30am Fridays, 12-1:30
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot
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Location(s):
Hackensack, NJCost: $21/session, gear included $18/session, no gear needed
Sessions: Thursdays 3-4:30pm
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot
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Location(s):
Chatham, NJCost: Free until Sept, $14/session starting in Sept
Sessions: Thursdays 10-11:30am
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Melville, NYCost: $14-no rentals/$20 rentals
Sessions: Thursdays once/month(check link) 10am-12pm
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Location(s):
Radnor, PACost: Free for UEP sessions
Sessions: Wednesdays, 1:30-3pm
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Westbury, NYCost: $14-no rentals/$20 rentals
Sessions: 3rd Monday of the month(check link). 2:30-4pm
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Location(s):
Plainview, NYCost: $14/session, including all gear Membership: 50% off Island Rock memberships, UEP sessions included with membership
Sessions: First Tuesday of the month
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Location: Columbia, MD
Cost: $23
Sessions: Mondays 1-2:30pm
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location: Timonium, MD
Cost: FREE
Sessions: Wednesdays, 9-10:30am Sundays, 1:30-3:00pm
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location: Fairfield, NJ
Cost: $12/session without gear $17/session with gear
Sessions: Wednesdays, 2-3:30pm
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Location: Lebanon, NH
Cost: TBD
Sessions: Tuesdays 1-2:30pm
Sign Up Coming Soon: Email if interested in participating or volunteering
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Location: Burlington, VT
Cost: FREE - Sponsored by Green Mountain Adaptive
Sessions: Fridays, 10-12pm
Click here for first time registration form
Click this link to sign up for sessions
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Location(s):
Oaks, PACost: $20/session
Sessions: Thursdays, 12:30-2pm
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Oaks, PACost: $20/session thereafter
Sessions: Tuesdays, 12:30-2pm
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Wyncote, PACost: $20/session
Sessions: Saturdays 10-11:30am
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Fairfield, CTCost: $22/session - non-members Free - RCF members ($83/month discounted membership)
Sessions: Thursdays, 10-11:30am
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot
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Location(s):
Lincoln, RI Peace Dale, RICost: Non-members: $12/session Members: Included in membership + $10 off memberships
Sessions: Peace Dale AND Lincoln: Fridays, 1-2:30pm
SOUTH
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Location(s):
Kennesaw, GACost: FREE
Sessions: Thursdays 9:45-11:15am
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Pflugerville, TX South Austin, TXCost: Single Session: $15
Sessions: Pflugerville: 1st Saturday of the month, 10:15am-11:45am South Austin: 3rd Saturday 10:15-11:45
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Memphis, TNCost: Single Session: $5 Membership Rate: $25/month (Purchase membership at the front desk)
Sessions: Wednesdays 1:30-3pm
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Location(s):
Charlotte, NC (South End) Matthews, NC (Matthews)Cost: $21, including gear
Sessions are included if you are a member of Inner Peaks. UEP memberships get the activation fee waived!
Sessions: South End: Tuesdays, 10-12 Wednesdays 10-12 Matthews: Fridays, 1-3pm
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s): Gainesville, FL
Cost: Free
Days: Wednesdays, 9-10:30am
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Virginia Beach, VACost: $20/session with gear/$15 without gear rental
Sessions: 2nd Wednesday of the month, 11-1pm 4th Friday of the month, 4-6pm
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Location(s):
Midlothian, VA Richmond, VACost:
Donation basedSessions:
Tuesdays 12pm-1pm in Midlothian Thursdays 10am-11am in RichmondIf you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Fredericksburg, VACost: Free (Sponsored by No Limits Construction)
Sessions: Every Other Thursday, 2-3:30pm
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Alexandria, VA
Sterling, VA
Gaithersburg, MDCost:
FreeDescription:
Join a robust community of PD climbers across 3 gym locations offering a total of 11 sessions each week.If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Miami, FLCost: FREE
Sessions: Thursdays, 11-12:30pm
Interested in participating or volunteering? Contact us: molly@upendingparkinsons.org
MIDWEST
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Location(s):
Sioux Falls, SDCost: $15, including gear
Sessions: Tuesdays, 2-3:30pm
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Crystal Lake, ILCost: $15/session
Sessions: 2nd and 4th Saturday, 9:30-11am
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Location(s):
Appleton, WICost: $18, including gear
Sessions are included if you are a member of Odyssey.
Sessions: Mondays, 10-11:30am
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Amherst, OHCost:
FreeDescription:
On The Rocks has 2 sessions each week on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:30pm.If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location:
Shaker Heights, OH
Cost:
Free, including belay classes
Sessions:
Wednesdays, 11-1pm Mondays, 6:30-8:30pm
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Location(s):
Kearney, NE - Campus RecreationCost:
FreeDescription:
Tuesdays 10-11:30amRegister: dixonm3@unk.edu
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Location: St. Louis, MO: STL Summit Shakers Bloomington, IL
Cost: $18.95
Sessions: St Louis: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 12-1 and 1-2pm Bloomington: Last Monday of every month, 1-3pm
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Location(s): Bloomington, MN
Cost: First visit Free $11, not including gear. $15, includes gear rentals
Membership Option: $0 activation fee (Scheduled meet-up times included in this as well as general gym access at all open hours)
Sessions
Mondays 5:30-7pm Wednesdays 10-11:30am -
Location(s): Duluth, MN
Cost: First visit Free $11, not including gear. $15, includes gear rentals
Membership Option: $0 activation fee (Scheduled meet-up times included in this as well as general gym access at all open hours)
Sessions
Tuesdays 1-2:30pm and 5-6:30pm -
Location(s): Glendale Heights, IL
Cost: First visit Free (free April 2026, also) $15, includes gear rentals
Membership Option: $0 activation fee (Scheduled meet-up times included in this as well as general gym access at all open hours)
Sessions
Saturdays 2:30-4pm
WEST
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Location(s):
Gilbert, AZCost: FREE
Sessions: Fridays 10-11:30am Fridays 6-7:30pm
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Boulder, COCost: Non-Member: $15 Member: Free
Sessions: Fridays 1-2:30pm
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Location(s):
Sonora, CACost: Free
Sessions: Fridays 2-3:30pm
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Torrance, CACost: $15/session, including gear
Sessions: Sundays, 10-11:30am
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
St. George, UTCost: Free (Donations to the gym are appreciated)
Sessions: Fridays 10:30-11am
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Bellevue, WACost: FREE (Sponsored by NWPF)
Sessions: Monthly
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Seattle, WACost: FREE (Sponsored by NWPF)
Sessions: 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 2-3:30pm
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Tacoma, WACost: FREE (Sponsored by NWPF)
Sessions: Tacoma: Mondays 10am
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Salt Lake City. UTCost: Non-Member: $16.50 Member: Free
Sessions: 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 12-1:30pm
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Idaho Falls, IDCost: FREE
Sessions: Tuesdays 2-4pm
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location: Durango, CO
Cost: $18/session, gear included.Sessions: 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 9:30-11am
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s): San Rafael, CA (PD-Connect)
Cost: FREESessions: Tuesdays 2:30-4pm
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Reno, NVCost: Non-Member: $18 Member: Free
Sessions: Wednesdays 10-11:30am
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Mission Valley, VACost: Non-Member: $20 Member: Free
Sessions: Wednesdays 10-11:30am
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Location(s):
Belmont, CASessions: First Monday of the month 10-11:30am
Cost: Intro to Climbing: Free (email for info)
Regular Sessions: $27, including gear
Membership Option: $0 activation fee (Scheduled meet-up times included in this as well as general gym access at all open hours)
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Englewood, COSessions: Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm
Cost: Intro to Climbing: Free (email for info)
Regular Sessions: $23, includes gear rentals (First visit to the gym is free with code: FIRSTCLASSFREE)
Membership Option: $0 activation fee (Scheduled meet-up times included in this as well as general gym access at all open hours)
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Location(s):
Golden, COCost: Intro to Climbing: Free (email for info)
Regular Sessions: $18, includes gear rentals (First visit to the gym is free)
Membership Option: $0 activation fee (Scheduled meet-up times included in this as well as general gym access at all open hours)
Sessions
Tuesdays 10-12pm Saturdays 8:30-10:30am -
Location(s):
Sunnyvale, CACost: Free
Membership Option: $0 activation fee (Scheduled meet-up times included in this as well as general gym access at all open hours)
Sessions: First and Third Fridays of the month 12:30-2:30pm
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Location(s):
Gresham, ORCost: $6
Sessions: Mondays, 6-8:30pm
Check MHCC Website for closures
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Location(s):
Santa Cruz, CACost: $10/session
Sessions: Saturdays 10-12pm
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
Contact HERE for questions
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Location(s):
Beaverton (Portland), ORCost: $16/session, including gear
Sessions: Fridays, 10-11:30am
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Davis, CACost: Free + Rentals ($10: shoes and harness)
Session: Wednesdays 10-11:30am
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Los Angeles, CASessions: 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 12-1:30pm
Cost: Regular Sessions: $24, includes gear rentals
Free for members (discounted membership prices)
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Jackson, WYCost: Free
Sessions: Sundays 5:15-6:45pm Thursdays, 7:30-9am
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Seattle, WACost: FREE
Sessions: 1st Saturday of the month, 10-11:30am
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Location(s):
Spokane, WACost: FREE
Sessions: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. 1-3pm
If you’re already a registered member, click here to book a climbing slot.
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Signup info listed by regions below
Want to see a climbing gym near you offer rock climbing for people living with Parkinsons? Help us bring Up Ending Parkinsons to your area.
SCHOLARSHIPS
To make rock climbing more accessible and equitable, Up Ending Parkinsons awards financial support — through a lottery — to people living with Parkinsons who want to rock climb with an Up Ending Parkinsons program but are experiencing financial hardship.
We accept applications from across the United States on a rolling basis, and provide one month of funding at a time, with the option to extend, directly to the Up Ending Parkinsons program nearest the applicant.
SCHOLARSHIPS
We accept applications from across the United States on a rolling basis!
Please submit the form below to apply for financial support, and Up Ending Parkinsons will respond within one month.