Autism Climbs empowers
individuals with autism
and their families.
Explore. Bond. Climb!
Support our Work and enter the raffle
While being an all-volunteer organization, we do incur costs. Please consider supporting us! Donations are fully tax-deductible, you will automatically receive a donation receipt per email.
We will also automatically enter you into our Raffle, at one raffle-ticket per dollar:
One pair of tickets to the Nitro Circus Live in Denver show!
Coming up
FUNdamental Family Climbing Workshop
Sunday, April 8th, 6:00 pm
Übergrippen Indoor Crag, Stapleton
8610 E 21st Ave, Denver, CO 80238
A free event for families affected by autism - bring the whole family, siblings and friends!
No gear, no experience necessary.
All ages, all abilities are welcome!
This is our first public event at Übergrippen, a brand new, beautiful Indoor Climbing Crag in Stapleton. We'll have the kids' area and the Yoga room all to ourselves, and our climbing volunteers will take kids in small groups into the general tall area. To make best use of our space, we ask for only one adult per kid maximum to join into the climbing area. There's a nice seating area at the entrance for everybody.
Our climbing volunteers all have passed Übergrippen's belay assessment, and they'll get you all set up with harness and shoes and coach you throughout the event.
We are looking forward to climbing with you and your kiddos!
RSVP to Fundamental Climbing Workshop
Sunday, April 8th, 6:00 pm - Ubergrippen Indoor Crag, Stapleton
climbing Lessons at ABC Kids
We are excited to now offer Private and Small Group Instruction in cooperation with ABC Kids Climbing. AMGA certified instructors with autism-specific experience teach a modified curriculum, incorporating kids' OT and social goals. Parents may choose their involvement level, siblings and peers are welcome to join.
Contact us below and answer a few questions if you are interested!
volunteer sign up
recent events
FUNdamental Climbing Workshop, ABC Kids Climbing, 2/18/18
FUNdamental Climbing Workshop, EVO Rock + Fitness
1754 Dogwood St, Louisville, CO 80027
December 2017
Übergrippen hosting Autism Climbs for Solace Healthcare - Family Christmas Climb
December 2017
FUNdamental Climbing Workshop, ABC Kids Climbing, Boulder, 11/5/17
Outdoor Climbing Clinic - Pilot
Trail cleaning - sign up
Let's give back
Clean trails are awesome. Let's get out into nature on a mission!
Register if you're up for some trail cleaning!
Time and location to be discussed.
Our Mission
Autism Climbs empowers individuals with autism and their families through
climbing activities, leadership development, and positive breakthroughs.
Autism Climbs is a Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Dog leash fundraiser
It's about time Dustin Dynamite von Schnitzel got involved in our fundraising efforts. After chewing through fences, harnesses and leashes, this escape artist and avid climber settled on a rope leash.
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Dog leash details
We make rope leashes from retired climbing ropes. They look good, feel good and are great for strong dogs on long hikes.
At 7 ft long and $20, they are longer and cheaper than most leashes we found in stores. Shipping included. Leash up your pup!
This is a fundraising effort, and payment is considered a 501(3)(c) tax deductible donation. You will receive a donation receipt per email.
The button below will take you to the donation interface, you'll have the option to share your address and leave us a note.
Btw, we are always looking for retired rope. If you have one sitting around unused, let us know! Free leash for rope donations!
Contact Us!
Connect with our mission and get involved!
Call Yisha at: (720) 530 - 3506
Email us at: autismclimbs@gmail.com
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Thank You to our sponsors and contributors
You make it all possible!
Thank You to Precision Plumbing, Heating & Cooling!
This made our FUNdamental Climbing Workshop 2/19/17 in ABC Kids possible!
Precision is giving back to the community - through $ 1000 hugs each month, with their "Precision Hugs" program. And the recipient in November was us!
Thank You, Precision!
http://www.precisionplumbing.com/guarantee/precision-hugs-awards.html
UpaDowna - unleash your adventure
Thank you for sponsoring our mobile climbing wall at the Autism Walk Colorado, Sloan Lake
Twisted Pine Brewing
Dime Bags
Cook St. Productions
Tandem Design Partners
ABC Kids Climbing / Boulder
Wonderland Brewing
Paul Derda Recreation Center, Broomfield
ASBC - Autism Society of Boulder County
BrainSong - Our kids deserve to experience the arts
Autism Society of Colorado
Denver Social Climb
Lyons Regional Library
University of Denver
McGuckin Hardware
https://www.mcguckin.com/
Who We Are
We are parents of children and teenagers with autism.
We are rock climbing enthusiasts.
We are therapists.
We are friends.
Yisha Wagner
President
Raising three kids with lots of energy, I really enjoy Colorado. I want my children - and all children, really - to be able to experience the same kind of freedom and peace that I took for granted in my own childhood.
Born in Austria, MBA from Vienna University of Business and Economics in Sinology and Commerce, exchange student in Paris - INALCO, lived in China and Sweden with husband and three kids before settling down in Colorado.
AMGA certified Climbing Wall Instructor, President and Co-founder of Autism Climbs
Katherine Weadley (left)
Chief Administrator
After working as climbing instructor and raising kids with ASD, Katherine returned to her passion for books and knowledge.
As Director of Lyons Regional Library she is deeply involved with the community and devoted to the creation of knowledge and advancement of technological literacy.
Katherine's connection to climbing and autism communities puts her into the perfect place to connect the two.
What We Do
Guided support indoors and outdoors along the Colorado Front Range
Workshops and Lessons
We provide families with the basic climbing knowledge they need to safely embark on their own climbing adventures, indoors or outdoors.
Our Story
The journey to find activities that bond.
Rock Climbing benefits children & parents.
When parents of children with special needs meet, they have a lot to talk about. The challenges, the worries, the struggles… but what about enjoying our kids?
Finding activities that benefit both children and parents, building trust, being on a team and having fun together - this is how we thrive!
Caring for children with autism can be challenging and exhausting, and we all have to make our own decisions on treatments and therapies. We learned that there will never be one single answer, what works for one child might not work for another. But enjoying our precious time together will always be the right thing to do.
Having understood the importance of joint activities, we tried out several sports. While every activity is beneficial, our experience with rock climbing stands out.
Without many words, we are literally tied together- into the same rope. Up and down we go, again and again with a single focus. With every ascent, we strengthen our ability to take on whatever challenge comes our way, using our minds together with our whole bodies to figure out how to conquer the wall.
We want to share rock climbing's therapeutic effect with You.
Rock climbing keeps having a therapeutic effect on us. Knowing exactly what to do with minimal instructions provides mental relief, the undisturbed focus on our own movements and the stimulation from strenuous exercise helps us grow and thrive.
Our family has benefited so much from climbing that we want to share this with you and encourage every family on the spectrum to enjoy the journey.
So let’s get out, let’s explore nature, let’s push our own mental and physical limits!
Climb on!
Yisha
Why Rock Climbing?
Unique Benefits
Climbing offers many unique benefits. It stimulates the mind, strengthens the body and provides a great opportunity to build a strong bond based on encouragement, trust and success.
New Adventures
By presenting people with the opportunity to climb, but also teaching them safety and basic technique we encourage them to take on a new hobby and embark on their own adventures.
We are confident that some kids will take it all the way to the competitive level, experiencing success and providing the autism community with an additional source of pride.
Climb On!
Autism Climbs is a Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
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