Women's Climbing Programs in Camden, Maine

Empowerment Through Climbing. Connection Through Community.

At Equinox Guiding Service, we believe climbing should be accessible, supportive, and inspiring—especially for women and nonbinary folks looking to deepen their connection to the outdoors. Our women-led programming is built by climbers, for climbers, with a focus on confidence, growth, and community.

What We Offer Our women's programs are open to all levels—whether you're new to climbing or looking to transition from gym to crag. Programs include:

  • Half-day and full-day outdoor climbing trips

  • Gym-to-crag transition clinics

  • Women’s intro to trad & sport climbing days

  • Community events and meetups

  • Skill-building clinics with AMGA-certified female guides

Led by our experienced, women-identifying guides, these programs are designed to be safe, educational, and empowering.

Why Women-Specific Climbing? We’ve seen firsthand how powerful it can be to learn in a space that centers encouragement, trust, and shared experience. These programs create space to:

  • Build technical skills without pressure or comparison

  • Ask questions and learn in a supportive environment

  • Develop leadership and belaying confidence

  • Connect with other women and nonbinary climbers in the community

We know the power of having visible leaders in the outdoors—and we’re proud to have guides who reflect that.

Meet Your Guides Our women's programs are led by certified, compassionate instructors who prioritize safety, clear communication, and authentic connection. Meet:

  • Amanda Davis, AMGA Single Pitch Instructor and youth development specialist

  • Amelia Klos, gym director and outdoor climbing advocate

  • More of our passionate female-identifying guides and guest instructors to be announced throughout the season

Upcoming Programs Stay tuned for:

  • Women’s Climb Nights (monthly)

  • Summer Gym-to-Crag Clinics

  • Full-day Leadership Clinics

  • Custom private bookings for small groups

Don't see what you're looking for? Reach out to design your own private women's climbing day—we love building custom experiences.