Para climbing

Last updated November 14, 2026. Every listing links to its source.

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Governing bodies

• USA Climbing

  U.S. governing body

  usaclimbing.org

• International Federation of Sport Climbing

  International federation

  ifsc-climbing.org

Para climbing by state

• Alabama3
• Alaska1
• Arizona1
• Arkansas1
• California2
• Colorado5
• Connecticut1
• Florida1
• Georgia2
• Indiana1
• Kentucky1
• Maine3
• Massachusetts4
• Minnesota2
• Missouri1
• Montana1
• New Mexico1
• New York4
• North Carolina2
• North Dakota1
• Oregon1
• South Carolina2
• Tennessee4
• Utah2
• Vermont1
• Virginia1
• Washington1
• Wyoming1

All Para climbing programs

Alabama

• Catalyst Sports – Birmingham Chapter

  Birmingham

  Para climbing

• Lakeshore Foundation

  Birmingham · Youth and adults; youth summer aquatics and athletics camps and children's aquatics programs

  Para swimming, Para athletics, Para ice hockey, Multi-sport programs

• Catalyst Sports – Huntsville Chapter

  Huntsville

  Para climbing

Alaska

• Challenge Alaska

  Anchorage · All ages

  Para alpine skiing, Para cross-country skiing, Sailing, paddling & water sports, Para climbing

Arizona

• Ability360 Youth Sports (MaxInMotion, 360Outdoors)

  Phoenix · Ages 4 to 22

  Sailing, paddling & water sports, Para climbing, Para cycling, Multi-sport programs

  Free

Arkansas

• University of Arkansas Inclusive Recreation (Wheelchair Basketball & Adaptive Climbing)

  Fayetteville

  Wheelchair basketball, Para climbing

California

• Achieve Tahoe

  Alpine Meadows · All ages

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Sailing, paddling & water sports, Para climbing

• San Diego Climbing School Adaptive Climbing Programs

  San Diego · Ages 6 and up

  Para climbing

Colorado

• Adaptive Recreation for Childhood Health (ARCH)

  Aurora · Ages 8 to 18

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Therapeutic riding, Adaptive tennis & golf

• Paradox Sports

  Boulder · Mostly adults; some minors have joined trips with a guardian registered as a volunteer

  Para climbing

• Adaptive Sports Center (Crested Butte)

  Crested Butte · Not stated; runs Community Kids inclusive summer program for Gunnison Valley youth

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing, Para climbing

• NSCD Adaptive Rock Climbing

  Golden · Ages 5 and up

  Para climbing, Para equestrian

• National Sports Center for the Disabled (NSCD)

  Winter Park · Youth, teens and adults

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cycling, Para climbing

  Ski area

Connecticut

• Gaylord Sports Association

  Wallingford · Ages 16 and up

  Para alpine skiing, Para archery, Para cycling, Adaptive tennis & golf

Florida

• Wounded Warrior Project Adaptive Sports

  Jacksonville · Ages 18 and up

  Para cycling, Wheelchair basketball, Para climbing, Camps & clinics

  Free

Georgia

• Camp Abilities Columbus GA

  Columbus · Ages 9 to 18

  Goalball, Para cycling, Para swimming, Para athletics

• Catalyst Sports Atlanta Adaptive Climbing

  Kennesaw · Youth and adults (children, teens, adults listed)

  Para climbing

  Climbing gym

Indiana

• Catalyst Sports – Evansville Chapter

  Evansville

  Para climbing

Kentucky

• Catalyst Sports – Louisville Chapter

  Louisville

  Para climbing

Maine

• Adaptive Outdoor Education Center (AOEC)

  Carrabassett Valley · All abilities and ages

  Para climbing, Adaptive tennis & golf, Sailing, paddling & water sports, Para alpine skiing

• MOBALE Summer Sports Education Camp

  Readfield

  Goalball, Multi-sport programs, Para swimming, Para athletics

• Maine Adaptive Summer Climbing at Salt Pump

  Scarborough · Ages 4 and up

  Para climbing

  Free

Massachusetts

• Spaulding Adaptive Sports Program

  Boston · Includes youth sled hockey teams (Shamrocks, Sledgehogs); ages not stated

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para ice hockey, Sailing, paddling & water sports

• Waypoint Adventure

  Lexington

  Sailing, paddling & water sports, Para climbing, Outdoor adventure, Para cross-country skiing

• Adaptive Climbing Group - Massachusetts

  Somerville · All ages; monthly youth sessions

  Para climbing

• CHD All In: Barrier Free Recreation

  West Springfield

  Para ice hockey, Adaptive martial arts, Para climbing, Adaptive fitness & yoga

Minnesota

• Courage Kenny Adaptive Sports and Recreation

  Minneapolis · Programs for youth and adults; people of all ages and abilities

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing, Sailing, paddling & water sports

• Roca Climbing & Fitness Adaptive Climbing

  Rochester · Youth and adults

  Para climbing

Missouri

• Disabled Athlete Sports Association (DASA)

  St. Peters · Children, teens, adults and veterans

  Wheelchair basketball, Wheelchair tennis, Para swimming, Power soccer

Montana

• Eagle Mount Bozeman

  Bozeman · All ages; Big Sky Kids program for young people with cancer (ages 5-21 per third-party camp listing)

  Para alpine skiing, Therapeutic riding, Para swimming, Para climbing

  Ski area

New Mexico

• Adaptive Sports Program New Mexico

  Santa Fe · Ages 6 and up

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Adaptive tennis & golf, Para climbing

New York

• Adaptive Climbing Group - NYC Youth Climb

  Brooklyn · Youth climbing for young climbers (ages not stated); all-ages weekly sessions also offered

  Para climbing

• Para-Cliffhangers Inc.

  Brooklyn

  Para climbing

• Penny Doerge Adaptive Academy at HSS

  New York · Ages 5 to 21

  Para alpine skiing, Multi-sport programs, Adaptive tennis & golf, Adaptive surfing

  Free

• World T.E.A.M. Sports

  New York

  Para climbing, Para cycling, Multi-sport programs

North Carolina

• Catalyst Sports – Asheville Chapter

  Asheville

  Para climbing

• Catalyst Sports – Raleigh Chapter

  Raleigh

  Para climbing

North Dakota

• Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports (PGAS)

  Minot · Ages 5 and up

  Para ice hockey, Para athletics, Adaptive tennis & golf, Para swimming

Oregon

• IMPACT (Oregon State University)

  Corvallis · Ages 0 to 21

  Para swimming, Para climbing, Dance, cheer & gymnastics, Multi-sport programs

South Carolina

• Adaptive Expeditions

  Charleston

  Outdoor adventure, Sailing, paddling & water sports, Para climbing

• Catalyst Sports Charleston Adaptive Climbing

  Charleston · Youth and adults

  Para climbing

  Climbing gymFree

Tennessee

• Catalyst Sports – Chattanooga Chapter

  Chattanooga

  Para climbing

• Catalyst Sports – Knoxville Chapter

  Knoxville

  Para climbing

• ABLE Youth

  Nashville · Ages 3 to 22

  Wheelchair basketball, Wheelchair tennis, Para athletics, Para swimming

• Catalyst Sports – Nashville Chapter

  Nashville

  Para climbing

Utah

• National Ability Center

  Park City · All ages

  Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Para cross-country skiing, Para climbing

• Rock On! Youth Adaptive Climbing (National Ability Center)

  Sandy · Ages 5 to 17

  Para climbing

  Climbing gym

Vermont

• Green Mountain Adaptive Nordic Skiing

  Craftsbury · Vermont youth and adults with disabilities

  Para cross-country skiing, Para swimming, Para climbing, Sailing, paddling & water sports

  Nordic ski center

Virginia

• Catalyst Sports – Alexandria Chapter

  Alexandria

  Para climbing

Washington

• Outdoors for All Foundation

  Bellevue · Ages 7 to 17

  Para cycling, Para alpine skiing, Para snowboard, Sailing, paddling & water sports

  Ski area

Wyoming

• Teton Adaptive Sports

  Teton Village · All ages

  Para alpine skiing, Para cross-country skiing, Para cycling, Sailing, paddling & water sports

Questions people ask

What is para climbing?

Sport climbing for athletes with visual, limb and other physical impairments. It joins the Paralympic program at LA 2028.

Who governs para climbing?

USA Climbing (U.S. governing body); International Federation of Sport Climbing (International federation).

How do I find para climbing near me?

Pick your state from the list on this page to see every para climbing program we know of near you. The most listings are in Colorado, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee and Alabama. You can also search by ZIP code on the map at playadaptivesports.org.

Can kids play para climbing?

Yes. 50 of the 51 para climbing listings here say they serve kids or teens.

How much does para climbing cost?

5 of the 51 listings say they are free. Many others charge a fee but offer scholarships, and grants can help pay for equipment. See the grants page for funding.