Nationwide event on July 18 invites climbers of all levels to experience Movement gyms with complimentary access, classes, rentals, and special programming
Englewood, CO (PRUnderground) July 7th, 2026
Movement Climbing, Yoga & Fitness, a national community of indoor climbing gyms offering bouldering, rope climbing, yoga, fitness and youth programs, is celebrating Global Climbing Day on Saturday, July 18 with a nationwide day of free climbing, community programming and special activations powered by The North Face.
Global Climbing Day is an annual celebration of the climbing community and the sport’s ability to bring people together. On July 18, all Movement locations nationwide will open their doors for guests to experience climbing, yoga and fitness through complimentary gym access, free rentals, and special programming designed for climbers of all experience levels.
“Global Climbing Day is one of our favorite days of the year because it gives us the opportunity to welcome new faces into our gyms and celebrate the community that makes climbing so special,” said Anne-Worley Moelter, CEO of Movement Climbing, Yoga & Fitness. “Together with The North Face, we’re creating more opportunities for people to discover climbing, build connections and experience the energy of the Movement community.”
Guests visiting Movement gyms on Global Climbing Day will have access to:
- Free gym access and climbing rentals
- Free introductory climbing, yoga and fitness classes
- Movement team member support to help new climbers get started
- A special in-gym membership offer: 50% off the first month of membership plus a $0 initiation fee (available exclusively on Global Climbing Day)
In addition to the nationwide celebration, four Movement locations will host flagship Global Climbing Day events featuring enhanced programming, athlete appearances and unique community experiences:
- Movement RiNo (Denver, CO) – Featuring professional climbers Andres Marin and Cedar Wright
- Movement Rockville (Rockville, MD) – Featuring professional climbers Ben Mayforth and Savannah Cummins
- Movement Grapevine (Grapevine, TX) – Featuring professional climber Maureen Beck
- Movement Sunnyvale (Sunnyvale, CA) – Featuring professional climber Thomas Bukowski
Flagship events will include opportunities to climb alongside athletes, live screen printing, community art projects and additional activities celebrating the creativity and connection at the heart of climbing. All Movement gyms will also offer The North Face swag giveaways during the event.
“Climbing has always been about more than reaching the top of the wall — it’s about the people you meet and the community you build along the way,” said Denise Anderson, Head of Marketing for The North Face. “We’re excited to partner with Movement to make Global Climbing Day accessible to more people and inspire the next generation of climbers.”
About The North Face®:
The North Face, a division of VF Corporation was founded in 1966 with the goal of preparing outdoor athletes for the rigors of their next adventure. Named for the most challenging side of the mountain, The North Face has equipped explorers to reach their dreams since its inception. Driven by the mantra of Never Stop Exploring
, The North Face is the world’s leading outdoor brand, creating athlete-tested, expedition-proven products that help people explore and test the limits of human potential. The North Face develops, designs, and manufactures performance apparel for men, women, and children with best-in-class products for alpine, ski, snowboarding, climb, trail, running, hike, camping, and outdoor enthusiasts. The brand operates over 1500 retail stores globally and is distributed at premium and specialty retail sporting goods stores worldwide. The brand is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.
About Movement Climbing, Yoga and Fitness
Movement is the largest nationwide network of climbing gyms with integrated yoga and fitness, leading the future for rock climbing. Through fostering growth and connection, Movement provides a physical, emotional, and mental journey. Facilities feature world-class bouldering, top-rope, and lead climbing along with specialized yoga and fitness classes, functional training areas, cardio zones, and fully stocked gear shops. Movement’s community welcomes individuals of all abilities—from first-time climbers, yogis and fitness enthusiasts to experienced athletes and families.
Learn more at www.movementgyms.com.
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