Over the years, we’ve worked with numerous local external groups and organizations to lower the barrier to access for BiPOC and folks from other marginalized communities. In the summer of 2020, we made a new pledge; to provide free and/or reduced-cost memberships to BIPoC or otherwise marginalized community members who need assistance to gain access to rock climbing.

Click here to be brought to our Belong Membership Page.

Our adaptive climbing program at Peak Experiences works to break down barriers and promote inclusivity by catering to variations in movement patterns, providing assisted rope systems that we’ve designed, and accommodating individuals with both physical and invisible disabilities. By working towards universal accessibility, the program strives to ensure that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can fully participate and enjoy the sport of climbing. The program aims to expand beyond experiential adaptive climbing and include recreational and competitive climbing opportunities soon.

Sportable
Sportable creates opportunities by making sports accessible and inclusive for individuals with physical disabilities and visual impairments.

UpENDing Parkinsons
Up ENDing Parkinson’s mission is to help people affected by Parkinsons Disease develop practices through education, lifestyle changes and rock climbing that will help nourish the mind, body, and soul.

Beyond Boundaries
Beyond Boundaries is a non-profit based in Richmond, Virginia specializing in guiding participants with disabilities, veterans, at risk youth, and recovery programs on outdoor adventures.

Why do we offer scholarships to Passages Adventure Camp?

The answer to this question is evident to all of the children and parents who've already participated in Passages: it is a life-changing and empowering experience we wish every child could experience at least once in their life. This may not be possible, but that is not going to stop us from trying to fund-raise money for as many scholarships as we can possibly offer. All donations are gathered by The Friends of James River Park and tax-deductible.

We offered full scholarships to as many as 24 deserving Campers every summer for the last 30 years. The Wood River Run is a 5k run / walk that takes place every year in April and generates the funds necessary to grant our scholarships.

More info can be found here.

The Vision for our company includes the cultivation of a space for a diverse Staff, where all are empowered to use their voice in open and assertive ways to effect positive change within the Peak Experiences Community. We provide training for all of our Staff, to create growth opportunities for them internally as well as launch their own careers.

Trust, mutual respect, and adaptability form a foundation for our creativity and innovation. A positive attitude defines an atmosphere of fun here at Peak. Our Staff actively participate in training to help them affirm and respect the widest possible array of potential climbers which is as you know, is everyone.

Work with us.

We have partnered with a variety of local organizations that share our values. You’ll see our staff volunteering at many of these organizations, often while the organizations are using our gym to operate.

Blue Sky Fund
Blue Sky Fund is a youth development non-profit that provides transformational experiences for Richmond area youth through outdoor education.

Keep Virginia Cozy
Keep Virginia Cozy’s mission is to protect wilderness and inspire all Virginians to care for our wild places. They contribute to better protection, stewardship and restoration of our public lands, preserving our rich natural legacy for current and future generations.

Diversity Richmond & VA Pride
Diversity Richmond is a nonprofit, nonstock corporation doing business as Diversity Richmond, Diversity Thrift, and Diversity Bingo, and organized to improve the lives of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ people through scientific, educational and charitable activities.