Do you represent a climbing organization that faces challenges accessing essential gear? Apply to become one of our Gear Distribution partners.

Eligible organizations are:

led by individuals who are local to the community they serve
based outside of the continental United States (or representing a Native American community)
working to create positive economic, social, or environmental impact in their community through climbing
experiencing significant barriers to accessing climbing gear critical to their programming (for example, gear is very high cost or not available for purchase in your country)

Summer 2025 Gear Distribution Timeline

April 28: Application open

May 23: Application closed

June 3: Decisions sent

June 5-27: Gear distribution meetings

November 3: Deadline for gear transportation

90 days after receipt of gear, or other date as agreed: Photos and impact metrics due

Our gear distribution application is due May 23 end-of-day (anywhere in the world).

Our next gear distribution cycle is expected to take place in Summer 2026.

Email gear@globalclimbing.org with any questions.

If you:

represent a brand or gym that may be able to donate gear
are traveling internationally and willing to donate luggage space
or would like to donate funds or airline credit/miles to support gear distribution

please reach out to gear@globalclimbing.org

Gear Distribution Program

Thank you to our incredible gear donors!