The 2025 Flash Foxy Climbing Festival, formerly known as the Women's Climbing Festival, is an annual three-day event that will bring together and celebrate the growing community of women and genderqueer climbers. We hope that the Flash Foxy Climbing Festival will not only reach long time climbers but also provide a safe space for beginner climbers to come and learn more about all that climbing has to offer!
The 2025 Flash Foxy Climbing Festival, The 2025 Flash Foxy Climbing Festival, FESTIVAL DATES: March 14-16, 2025
March 14-16, 2025 March 14-16, 2025 WHO IS FLASH FOXY FOR?
WHO IS FLASH FOXY FOR? WHO IS FLASH FOXY FOR? We welcome all women and genderqueer climbers - including trans and gender non-conforming folks - to join us at the Flash Foxy Climbing Festival. Our goal is to create and maintain a safe and diverse space where consent and respect are our first priorities. Harassment of any kind (unwanted contact, verbal or physical abuse, racism, homophobia, transphobia, body-shaming, etc.) will NOT be tolerated.
We welcome all women and genderqueer climbers - including trans and gender non-conforming folks - to join us at the Flash Foxy Climbing Festival We welcome all women and genderqueer climbers - including trans and gender non-conforming folks - to join us at the Flash Foxy Climbing Festival Not sure if this space is for you? Find out more at www.flashfoxy.com/about - or shoot us an email at events@flashfoxy.com.
events@flashfoxy.com WHERE IS THE FESTIVAL LOCATED? The festival is located in Bishop, California . Festival events will be occurring in several locations throughout the town of Bishop as well as at several nearby climbing locations. Find more details about Bishop and our venues on the Lodging + Local Beta page.
Bishop, California Bishop, California Lodging + Local Beta WHY ARE THERE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF TICKET PRICING?
WHY ARE THERE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF TICKET PRICING? WHY ARE THERE DIFFERENT LEVELS OF TICKET PRICING? We strongly believe in keeping the festival affordable so that folks of all situations who love climbing can attend which is why we have a “pay more if you are willing and able” model.
“pay more if you are willing and able” “pay more if you are willing and able” The standard registration cost for the weekend is $180 - but we have also created options for lower-cost and higher-cost tickets ranging from $100-$250. If you feel that you can afford the higher price and would like to help offset the costs for other participants, please select a $200 or $250 Festival Pass. We have a limited number of $100 Festival Passes available. Lower-cost festival passes will go on sale January 1st. There are also full scholarships available and opportunities to volunteer (click here for details). Click here for more information on our "pay more if you are willing and able" model.
$180 $180 click here for details Click here As always, $5 from each ticket sale will be donated to a local Indigenous-led organization.
WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH MY FESTIVAL PASS?
WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH MY FESTIVAL PASS? WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH MY FESTIVAL PASS? FRIDAY: Opening Party, Happy Hour, Arts & Crafts, Welcome Presentation, DJ Dance PartySATURDAY: Breakfast, Climbing Demos, Arts & Crafts, Evening Yoga, Dinner, Panel, Film ScreeningsSUNDAY: Morning Workshop, Breakfast, Stewardship Project, Community SlideshowSWAG from our generous sponsors! • FRIDAY: Opening Party, Happy Hour, Arts & Crafts, Welcome Presentation, DJ Dance Party
FRIDAY: FRIDAY: • SATURDAY: Breakfast, Climbing Demos, Arts & Crafts, Evening Yoga, Dinner, Panel, Film Screenings
SATURDAY: SATURDAY: • SUNDAY: Morning Workshop, Breakfast, Stewardship Project, Community Slideshow
SUNDAY: SUNDAY: • SWAG from our generous sponsors!
SWAG SWAG W HAT'S NOT INCLUDED?
W HAT'S NOT INCLUDED? W HAT'S NOT INCLUDED? Clinics: $90/clinic. Registration is open only to festival ticket holders. Unfortunately we are unable to offer refunds or transfers for clinics. Lodging: Visit flashfoxy.com/climbing-fest/lodging for our recs!Climbing Equipment Rental: Shoe + harness demos will be available from our sponsors. Demos are not guaranteed. All participants are responsible for their own climbing equipment. Check out local gear shop, Sage to Summit for info on crash pad rentals.Transportation: All festival ticket holders will receive a link to a ride-share spreadsheet to help coordinate transportation in their Eventbrite confirmation email. All participants are responsible for their own transportation to/from the festival and to/from venues throughout the weekend. Grocery stores and restaurants wer within walking distance (less than 1 mile) from the festival venue. Access to a vehicle is necessary for getting to climbing areas independently. We highly encourage festival participants to carpool!Refunds: This event is rain or shine. We cannot guarantee weather conditions, crag conditions, or any other element of climbing, road, or trail access. There are no refunds for this event. • Clinics: $90/clinic. Registration is open only to festival ticket holders. Unfortunately we are unable to offer refunds or transfers for clinics.
Clinics: Clinics: • Lodging: Visit flashfoxy.com/climbing-fest/lodging for our recs!
Lodging: Lodging: • Climbing Equipment Rental: Shoe + harness demos will be available from our sponsors. Demos are not guaranteed. All participants are responsible for their own climbing equipment. Check out local gear shop, Sage to Summit for info on crash pad rentals.
Climbing Equipment Rental: Climbing Equipment Rental: • Transportation: All festival ticket holders will receive a link to a ride-share spreadsheet to help coordinate transportation in their Eventbrite confirmation email. All participants are responsible for their own transportation to/from the festival and to/from venues throughout the weekend. Grocery stores and restaurants wer within walking distance (less than 1 mile) from the festival venue. Access to a vehicle is necessary for getting to climbing areas independently. We highly encourage festival participants to carpool!
Transportation: Transportation: • Refunds: This event is rain or shine. We cannot guarantee weather conditions, crag conditions, or any other element of climbing, road, or trail access. There are no refunds for this event.
Refunds: Refunds: ACCESSIBILITY
ACCESSIBILITY ACCESSIBILITY All primary festival event venues (Opening Party, Foxy Fair, film screenings, panels) will be held at wheelchair accessible venues and will have accessible bathrooms. The Opening Party and Foxy Fair will take place outside in a flat, grassy field with paved paths. Film screenings, panel, dinner, and other activies will take place in the Heritage Arts Building at the Tri-County Fairgrounds at ground level. Seating will be available during all events.
All films will have captions in English. *ASL Interpretation can be coordinated upon request. Please email events@flashfoxy.com to discuss your needs.
Face masks will be optional for all indoor events. Face masks will be available on-site.
Accessibility of crags (climbing clinics) and satellite events (Sunday Stewardship Project) may vary. Have an accessibility concern? Reach out to events@flashfoxy.com and we’ll see how we can help!
We are always working to make the Flash Foxy festivals more inclusive and welcoming spaces, please let us know what we can do to make our event more accessible for you. Unfortunately, we are not always able to arrange accommodations but we will do our best and will provide honest answers about our event spaces, staff capabilities, and the activities that take place at our festivals. Thank you for learning and growing with us!
IS THIS EVENT RAIN OR SHINE? Yes, our event is rain or shine! Regardless of the weather, we will have a good time! We cannot guarantee access to climbing or any specific climbing areas. Part of climbing outdoors is respecting the land and learning to make the best of whatever Mother Nature throws our way!
Yes, our event is rain or shine! Yes, our event is rain or shine! We cannot guarantee weather conditions, crag conditions, or any other element of climbing, road, or trail access.
CAN I BRING MY DOG? As much as we love dogs, they are not allowed at primary festival programming including the opening party, film screenings, presentations, clinics, workshops, and stewardship projects. Our events are jam-packed with both humans and activities and can be an overwhelming experience for our canine friends. Additionally, dogs can be a safety hazard during clinics and workshops. To avoid conflict, we would prefer that you leave your pup at home. Thank you for understanding!
not allowed not allowed Service dogs are allowed at all festival programming. If you will be bringing a service animal to your clinic or workshop please email events@flashfoxy.com so that we can ensure that the venue can accommodate dogs. Some approaches involve delicate scrambling and are not safe for dogs.
events@flashfoxy.com CAN I GET A REFUND IF I CAN'T ATTEND THE EVENT? This event is rain or shine. We cannot guarantee weather conditions, crag conditions, or any other element of climbing, road, or trail access. There are no refunds for this event.
WHAT’S YOUR COVID-19 PLAN? All festival attendees must have received a minimum of 1 dose of any COVID-19 vaccine to attend any Flash Foxy event. All attendees must present proof of vaccination at registration. Proof of vaccination may consist of physical or digital vaccine records.
must have received a minimum of 1 dose of any COVID-19 vaccine must have received a minimum of 1 dose of any COVID-19 vaccine If you have a positive COVID-19 test or contact with someone with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 within one week of the festival we ask that you do not attend. Please inform us immediately and we will do our best to facilitate a ticket transfer. We cannot guarantee ticket transfers. No Refunds.
If you have a positive COVID-19 test or contact If you have a positive COVID-19 test or contact To request a vaccine exemption* please email events@flashfoxy.com.
To request a vaccine exemption* please email To request a vaccine exemption* please email events@flashfoxy.com events@flashfoxy.com events@flashfoxy.com . . *Vaccine exemptions will only be granted to those with medical conditions preventing them from receiving a vaccine. Vaccine exemptions must be requested within 48 hours of ticket purchase and at least 2 weeks before the event. All unvaccinated attendees with approved exemptions must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or at-home test) within 24 hours of the event at registration.
Face masks will be optional at all indoor programs. Face masks will be available on-site.
Face masks will be optional at all indoor programs. Face masks will be available on-site. Face masks will be optional at all indoor programs. Face masks will be available on-site. Additionally, we request that if you are sick - even if it’s not Covid - that you stay home. We don’t like missing events any more than you do, but we also really don’t like being sick. We especially don’t like putting our immunocompromised community members at risk. If you’re recovering from illness or think you might be getting sick… consider wearing a mask in all group settings <3
FLASH FOXY CLIMBING FESTIVAL CLINICS OPERATE UNDER PERMIT ON THE INYO NATIONAL FOREST.
FLASH FOXY CLIMBING FESTIVAL CLINICS OPERATE UNDER PERMIT ON THE INYO NATIONAL FOREST. FLASH FOXY CLIMBING FESTIVAL CLINICS OPERATE UNDER PERMIT ON THE INYO NATIONAL FOREST. Please visit our FAQ page if you have any further questions!
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