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🧗♂️ GAY MEN GO ROCK CLIMBING
- Qualified instructor and beginner guidance
- All equipment provided
- Post-climb hangs and chats
About this Event
Rock climbing looks fun but also… terrifying? We're doing it together.
🧗GAY MEN GO ROCK CLIMBING
Calling all gay men who have ever thought:
“Rock climbing looks fun but also… terrifying?”
Well good news...we’re doing it together.
Join a group of adventurous, chaotic and moderately athletic gay men for an evening of climbing, laughing, falling off walls dramatically and hopefully making some new connections along the way.
Whether you’re a seasoned climbing pro or a gay man whose only upper body strength comes from carrying iced coffees, you are VERY welcome.
There’ll be a qualified instructor on hand to take everyone through the basics, so please don’t worry if you’ve never climbed before. This event is completely beginner friendly and designed for gay men of all experience levels.
Expect:
✨ A relaxed social atmosphere
🧗 Beginner climbing guidance
🏳️🌈 A space to meet other gay men in London
💛 Post-climb hangs and chats
All equipment is provided...just bring yourself, comfortable clothes and a willingness to give it a go.
Limited spots available!
VauxWall East Climbing Centre
What it looks like when it actually works
Reels from the last one. No models, no staging.
Bring a friend or two
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Send to a friendMost of our guys showed up solo too
It's the most common worry we hear. Here's how we make sure first-timers leave feeling like they belong.
You won't be the only solo guy
More than 60% of attendees come alone. The room is built for it.
We greet you at the door
Tell us it's your first time and we'll introduce you to people right away.
The activity does the work
You don't have to make small talk from cold.
Leave when you want
Stay for the social or head home early. Both are normal.
What people said after the last one
4.9 / 5 · based on 4,225+ verified reviews
Finally a gay event where I felt seen
I'm 47 and most gay events make me feel ancient. This one had every type of guy — single, coupled, all ages.
— Marcus · Comedy night, JuneMy first gay event ever
Was so nervous to come alone. Within 10 minutes someone introduced themselves at the bar.
— Theo · Comedy night, JuneWorth every penny (which is barely any)
£10 for a line-up that would cost £40 anywhere else, plus a drink and a gift bag.
— Carlos · Comedy night, JuneWhat's on next book before they go
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