Kansas City Climbing Community

08/29/2026

Update: Due to hot temps forecasted in Arkansas, we are moving our Labor Day family trip up north to South Dakota! 5.5 hr drive from KC.

Gather the kiddos and join us for a family trip! These trips are a great opportunity to meet new friends, explore beautiful places, and choose your own adventure; our trips are casual, no RSVP required, and you can arrive and leave at your leisure.

Nick will bring multiple ropes, and is happy to lead trad routes in 5.6-5.10 range to hang top ropes anytime we are out climbing. Bring your preferred belay device, and a harness for yourself and the kid(s). For kids new to climbing: I wouldn’t worry about climbing shoes (they can wear street shoes) or chalk bags, and they can wear their bike helmet. Parents, if you are new to climbing.. now is the time to get belay certified with RoKC or IBEX and continue practicing PBUS technique to prepare to belay your little human(s) safely on the trip; Our trips are open to all skill levels, but having basic belay skills is required.

Camp sites at Palisades State Park are sold out as of this time for Labor Day weekend, but there may be availability nearby at Split Rock Campground,

08/28/2026

Join us on September 18, 2026 for a welcoming POC + Allies Climb focused on community, connection, and enjoying time together on the wall. All skill levels are welcome!

08/28/2026

08/19/2026

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08/12/2026

Spend the long weekend outdoor with us!

From September 4-7, we’ll be out at Sam’s Throne in Arkansas for a family friendly camp + climb trip.

Nick will bring multiple ropes, and is happy to lead routes in 5.6-5.11 range to hang top ropes anytime we are out climbing. Bring your preferred belay device, and a harness for yourself and the kid(s). For kids new to climbing: not to worry about climbing shoes (they can wear street shoes) or chalk bags, and they can wear their bike helmet. Parents, if you are new to climbing.. now is the time to get belay certified with RoKC or IBEX and continue practicing PBUS technique to prepare to belay your little human(s) safely on the trip; Our trips are open to all skill levels, but having basic belay skills is required for everyone’s safety.

Camp sites are first-come-first served, free, and pretty flat. Please note the campground has NO WATER and NO ELECTRICITY, but there are pit toilets. Cell signal is very limited.

If you have questions dm us or email [email protected]!

See you soon!

04/28/2026

We had such a wonderful time at our women’s meetup. Meetups make the world feel small— lots of reconnection, learning familiar faces’ names, and growing one’s circle of trust. Thanks so much for coming out, and here’s to many more!
Big thanks to Lena and KC Women’s Meetup for collaborating hosting with us !!

04/27/2026

Women’s meet up tonight at Olathe 🪷 We are partnering with KC Ladies Meet Up from 6-8 pm and welcome all skill levels. We’ll leave name tags and butterfly clips on a table- please feel free to take one and find us 🦋

04/24/2026

A gorgeous time was had at Cowell— we heard a lot of “wowwww this place is absolutely stunning.” Thank you all for coming on our spring trip. It wouldn’t be the same without you.

Keep your eyes out for day trips + note in your calendar that there’s a families trip to HCR May 1-3!

04/17/2026

Welcome to Cowell! When you approach this fork in the road, turn left to find camping along Invasion wall. The right fork will eventually bring you to bouldering areas.

04/15/2026

Come to Cowell, Arkansas this weekend 🍀

On April 17th, arrive to Cowell at your leisure; browse Mountain Project for instructions, peep the coordinates in this post. Camping is along the top of the Invasion Wall cliff. It’s free in the backwoods, and we’ll mark the spot with a KCCC banner. It’s not difficult to find; just keep an eye out for lots of cars parked on the road, the KC Climbing Community banner, and campsites. You can drive or walk into the forest to find a spot. Just pack water and pack out your waste.

Meet up with us at the banner for a more guided experience on Saturday morning. We have bouldering pads and ropes, so no worries if you don’t have all the gear. Cowell has 140+ boulders and sport climbs and it’s iconic. I challenge y’all to try something new- if you’ve never bouldered or sport climbed outside, this place is a playground. There are equal numbers of boulders and sports routes!

Meet up that night at the banner for a taco potluck and much laughter. We will provide meat and vegetarian options. Bring toppings to share and your own dishes. We will also have a raffle featuring prizes from and more.

On April 19th, climb and leave whenever you like!

Common q’s:

What if I don’t know anyone? You’re so welcome- you’ll leave knowing a lovely group of people. It won’t be the same without you. Tap through this post to see some of the faces that are here to meet you.

What skill level should I be at? It’s awesome if you know how to belay or have a pair of climbing shoes (if not, please hit us up for assistance), but beginners and experts are all welcome. If you don’t know how to lead and want to sport climb, make a friend and bring some snacks and we’ll set top ropes. We’ll bring some bouldering pads.

I need to carpool! Peep the link in the bio for a spreadsheet to find a homie.

What routes are there? Download Mountain Project and load it up. KCCC will have a guidebook on deck. But honestly— just get on anything that looks fun and enjoy the process :)

Are dogs allowed? Yes, but keep in mind other climbers are bringing their dogs. Please ensure your dog tolerates other dogs well.