Clinics + Workshops ON SALE NOW!
Excitedly waiting for clinic registration? Your wait is finally over! Don't hesitate – Limited spots available in Clinics + Workshops at the 2024 Flash Foxy Climbing Festival! Sign up today!
BIG NEWS!!
After nearly a decade of incredible leadership, Shelma Jun will be stepping down as Managing Director of Flash Foxy. Shelma's final fest will be this upcoming March, with the transition officially taking place at year's end. We're thrilled to announce that our Program Manager, Lou Bank, will be taking the helm and leading Flash Foxy into its next chapter. Lou has been an invaluable part of our team, and we have full confidence in their ability to continue our mission with passion and dedication. Click here for the full announcement from Shelma.
FESTIVAL NEWS 📣
The moment you've been waiting for has arrived – Clinics + Workshops for the 2024 Flash Foxy Climbing Festival are now LIVE! 🎉 If you’ve registered for the festival, check for an email from us via Eventbrite. If you haven’t registered for your ticket yet act quick; spots will disappear faster than chalk on a sweaty palm!
Get ready to learn from some of the most incredible athletes in the game, including Lor Sabourin, Katie Lamb, Mo Beck, Zoe Brown, Alannah Yip, Genevive Walker, Irene Yee, Molly Mitchell, Bennett Rahn, and Sean Taft-Morales.
Whether you're seeking the adrenaline rush of our 1-Day Clinics (+$85), ready to immerse yourself in the adventure of our 2-Day Clinics ($170), or eager to finesse your skills at our workshops (+$20-$35), there's something for every climbing enthusiast! Gather your crew, mark your calendars, and let's make this year's festival extra special!
COMMUNITY PARTNER MEETUPS
Ready to rock at Flash Foxy Festival but feeling a bit shaky about finding a climbing partner? Don't stress! Swing by our FREE Community Partner Climber Meetups on Fri & Sat! We’ll have Queer Crush, Bouldering Baddies, Eastern Sierra Pride, Bay Area Climbers Coalition, Coalition Crag, ParaCliffHangers, Fat Senders, and the ASL Climbing Network joining us! Just show up, connect with fellow climbers, and scale new heights together! You can find more information about each meetup by clicking below and scrolling closer to the bottom of the page!
LAST CALL FOR VENDOR APPS!
As the excitement builds, we want to extend a final invitation to small businesses, non-profits, grassroots organizations, and vendors alike to join us at the heart of the action—the Open Air Market! Connect with climbers and outdoor enthusiasts from around the globe, showcase your products, services, and passions to a diverse and engaged audience, and be part of a community-driven event that celebrates inclusivity and diversity. Applications will close on 2/20/2024 so don't miss your chance to be part of this exciting event!
INDIGENOUS HISTORY TOURS
Join us on Friday, March 15 for Indigenous History Tours at the Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center! Discover the rich heritage of the local Bishop Paiute Tribe and the history of this valley through guided tours. The Cultural Center offers a unique opportunity to support local conservation and education efforts while immersing yourself in Indigenous culture. Tours, lasting 30 minutes, will be followed by a short film and hands-on activity.
Wanna help spread the word about Flash Foxy? Hang flyers at your local gym or post about the festival on Instagram to be entered into a raffle to win an Arc’teryx Harness or Swag Grab Bag! Email events@flashfoxy.com for more details.
P.S. WE HAVE PRIZES!!
Questions about the Flash Foxy Climbing Festival? Email events@flashfoxy.com!
EDUCATION UPDATES 📣
Can't make it to the festival but still craving some Flash Foxy wisdom? No worries! We’ll be back with our Q2 course schedule for April-June soon! Like the next newsletter soon. We’re scheming up programs in Washington, DC, Salt Lake City, New Paltz, and Bishop - but wanna get all the deets in order before we tell you about the specifics.
Remember, all Flash Foxy Education courses are offered on a sliding-scale starting at $50 with full scholarships available for all courses. Big thanks to our presenting sponsor Arc’teryx for making this program possible!
Questions about the Flash Foxy Education Program? Email education@flashfoxy.com!
JOBS + TRAININGS
Exciting opportunity alert! Camp Unirondack is seeking a Racial Justice Director to join their leadership team. Responsibilities include leading anti-racism training, facilitating BIPOC affinity groups, and running racial justice education programs at camp. If you're passionate about equity and impactful decision-making, check out more details here. Contract Dates: June 17 – Aug. 26, 5 days per week; Salary: $4,500 + Room & Board
Backcountry Pulse is currently seeking passionate individuals interested in wilderness medicine education to join their upcoming instructor training program from May 24-27, 2024, held in-person in Colorado's Front Range. Specializing in serving underrepresented communities, they prioritize instructors who can authentically advocate for inclusive and compassionate patient care. Interested? Sign up for an interview and learn more on their website!
Do you know an organization or brand that would be a great match for a collab with Flash Foxy? Send us an email at events@flashfoxy.com or education@flashfoxy.com! We have Sponsorship + Partnership opportunities available.