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Climbing Retreats
Genuine Climbing offers free climbing retreats for women with cancer
Retreats
Why Rock Climbing?
Rock climbing helps heal women dealing with cancer because it combines physical exercise with mental empowerment. The physical activity helps build strength, endurance, and flexibility, which are essential for recovery. Mentally, the challenge of climbing fosters resilience and a sense of accomplishment, helping to shift focus away from the illness. Add in a supportive environment and the healing power of nature and you have the best and most fun treatment you will ever experience.
We offer 4 day climbing retreats, single day climbing experiences, and gym meetups in the NY/NJ area
Free
Thanks to the support of donors, partners, and sponsors. Just get to our location in Gardiner, NY and leave the rest to us.
10 Women
At each retreat and open to women 21 years and older in any stage in treatment or recovery.
4 Days
Retreats include rock climbing, nourishing fresh prepared meals, wellness and emotional support, and down time in nature.
100% Life Changing
Have an experience you’ll remember for the rest of your life.
"There is no better therapy or treatment for the soul than sunshine, cool air, high frequency company and a rope. Climbing is good medicine and I'm writing prescriptions for everyone"

Free rock climbing retreats for women with cancer.
Genuine Climbing was established with the conviction that there is strength and courage in all of us and playing in the outdoors helps remind us of that.
Here woman can immerse themselves in the healing challenge of rock climbing, in a safe and beautiful environment, supported by other women going through similar challenges —all completely free of charge.
Our Commitment
In 2025, Genuine Climbing will climb with over 300 women. Help us make an impact.
Thank you to our Sponsors




