Who...
Balancing Acts_ is a community project , our mission is to provide access to equipment, transportation, and community-building opportunities through our outdoor bouldering program, with an emphasis on supporting and uplifting 2SLGBTQA+ & Indigenous, Black, and POC individuals. Let climbing be the vehicle for connection and a way to celebrate individuality. Helping people to find their autonomy outdoors. A breathing art piece made of human activity and connection to land, self and community.What...
During the drier months of the year, we host bi-monthly events for all to come try rock climbing in a free and safe manner, these events include access to equipment, transportation, knowledge and most importantly community.Into the winter we host a bi-monthly event called “board meetings” which is an informal workshop that Is open to all with an emphasis on beginners/intermediate’s. Come socialize, meet others in the community and play around on our own climbing board wall.
Where...
on the unceded territories of the Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh, and Musqueam First Nations known as “Vancouver”. Our events happen around the lower mainland and extending up into the squamish area.Come visit us at 1739 venables st in Vancouver, BC
When...
During the winter’s you can find us climbing in our community space in Vancouver. During those sunnier times we host workshops outside, typically ranging from one to three times a month. Instagram and the calendar are the best ways to stay up to date.Why...
Balancing Acts_ is a ongoing community project founded by Benjamin Stone Fenton, @rocks.ca to most. Growing up in a family of rock climbers, He’s seen most aspects of the industry/sport. Keeping the childlike love for it and a deeper understanding of the culture from this upbringing, Ben finds new ways to uplift voices in climbing that he cares the most for.Balancing acts_ couldn’t be what it is without community. Key figures in our community giving constant input and feedback on how we can continually highlight marginalized voices. These Individuals aren’t given enough praise for the constant work and weight they are doing.
For that we want to give praise to:
Dallas + Cole Chreptyk, Sarah Oehm Jeremy Nan, Darius, Tadros Eyob, Aisha Ma, Jess Sung, Charlie Hodges, Dustin Henry, Sydney Allen-Ash, , Ryme Lahcene, and Jack Walker.
This progam could never support so many people and serve a community without the constant engagement and input from you all. We could never do what were doing without you all.
