About this trip
Bouldering festival produced by, made for and centered around Black rock climbers.
About the Organizer
First Outdoor Company presents Blk Out Retreat + Boulderfest 2022, in partnership with Lookout Mountain Conservancy + Synergy Climbing. This retreat + festival is hosted by Black Girls Boulder.
First Outdoor Company is a Black and woman-owned outdoor bouldering adventure and education business designed to create safe and sustainable climbing experiences.
Blk Out Fest is a bouldering festival focused on celebrating and cultivating Black excellence in climbing. Held on the grounds of the Crash Pad in Chattanooga, Tennessee, this festival features a networking welcome party & mixer, guided bouldering workshops, film screenings and discussions for creatives, athletes and entrepreneurs.
COVID Info: For those participating in the retreat and staying at the Crash Pad, we ask that you submit a negative COVID PCR test 48 hours prior to arriving to the retreat. All festival events will be held outdoors so wearing masks is optional. We will be following any local Chattanooga COVID mandates, which are subject to change.
Important Note: You will be required to sign a video/image release & event waiver upon entering the festival grounds.
Accommodations
VIP ticket holders will enjoy an all-inclusive stay at The Crash Pad located in downtown Chattanooga. The facility has limited on-site parking and is wheelchair accessible. Shuttle transportation is also available.
There are shared bunk rooms and private room options.
Payment plans available!!
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation and refunds 60 or more days before the event.
No refunds within 30 days of the event. You have the option to transfer the registration to another participant if you are no longer able to attend. Please contact us to request a transfer. Transfer requests must be received no less than 48 hours before the event.
If you need to cancel due to COVID, you can transfer your registration to another individual.
No refunds or transfers within 48 hours of the event.
What’s included
- Weekend TicketWristband access to all festival events
- Guided BoulderingIncludes Crash Pads
- Welcome Gift BagSponsor & Partner Swag
- Food & Drinks (festival)Vegan Options Available
- Free Parking(or shuttle transportation)
What’s not included
- Airfare
Available Packages
This option features:
- One Weekend Festival Wristband
- Accommodations for one at the Crash Pad: Shared Bunk Room Space
- Free Guided Outdoor Bouldering (includes crash pad)
- Free Parking at the Crash Pad
- One food truck ticket for Welcome Mixer
- One Raffle Ticket
- Gift Bag
This option features:
- Two Weekend Festival Wristbands
- Accommodations for two at the Crash Pad which includes a Private Room with a Queen Mattress & Private Sink
- Free Guided Outdoor Bouldering (includes crash pad)
- Free Parking at the Crash Pad
- Two food truck tickets for Welcome Mixer
- Two raffle tickets
- Two Gift Bags
Retreat Ticket option includes:
- Two Weekend Festival Wristbands
- Accommodations for two at the Crash Pad which includes a Private Bunk Room (2 beds) with a Private Sink
- Free Guided Outdoor Bouldering (includes crash pad)
- Free Parking at the Crash Pad
- Two food truck tickets for Welcome Mixer
- Two raffle tickets
- Two Gift Bags
Available options
Join us on Sunday from 10am - 2pm for one-on-one mentoring crag day with WeClimb Chattanooga. Sign up to be a mentor.
To minimize our impact, we are offering free shuttle service to and from the crag on Saturday & Sunday. Sign up to RSVP a spot!
Itinerary
The first day features a bouldering happy hour at Synergy Bouldering + Ninja Gym and a welcome mixer at The Crash Pad.
Noon-4pm: Happy Hour Registration checkin @ Synergy Bouldering Gym
6pm-11pm: Community Mixer | Crafting, Training, Games, Vendors
7:00pm: Welcome & Introductions
8:00pm: Mindfulness Exercise with Zee Clarke "Coming Together & Setting Intentions"
8:30pm: Fireside Chat
*In the event of rain, all events will be held at Synergy.