When She Sends was born in 2020, our vision always included a mental health component.

Why? Because climbing, while powerful and transformative, can also be deeply challenging. It can bring up emotions, fears, and patterns that are not always tied directly to climbing itself. To fully enjoy the sport and remain open to all it has to teach us, climbers need more than technical education. They also need support when climbing feels triggering, overwhelming, or emotionally complex.

Our goal is to help climbing become something that supports people throughout their lives, rather than something that drains them. This is why mental health breakout sessions have been part of the We Send Climbing Festival from the very beginning.

Now, we are expanding that vision through our Mindfulness Series: a collection of climbing and mental health–focused events where participants can join one, several, or all offerings.

The series includes:

Mindfulness Meetup
A free virtual gathering held once per quarter, open to women and TGNC climbers around the world. RSVP is required to receive the link. Donations are encouraged.

Mindful Session(s)
One-day outdoor clinics focused on integrating climbing skills with mental health tools and practices.

Mindfulness Retreat
A weekend-long gathering offering deeper integration of climbing, mindfulness, and mental health skills in a supportive community setting.

Mindfulness Meetup: Introduction to Mindfulness for Climbers

She Sends' Mindfulness Series