The goal of the Vermont Climbing Festival is to have fun, share knowledge and build community. Regardless of intention, climbers can perpetuate an exclusive climbing culture that curtails accessibility. Many people feel unsafe or unwelcome in the climbing community due to racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia and other forms of bigotry. We believe in the Vermont climbing community’s ability to resist these forces and are committed to working to make the climbing community available to everyone.