Poughkeepsie, NY

December 2023 - Special Events

Saturday, December 2, 2023
6:00pm
Gym Closing Early
Poughkeepsie, NY

Due to a private facility rental The Gravity Vault Poughkeepsie will be closing at 6pm on Saturday December 2nd.

We will reopen at 9am on Sunday December 3rd for more climbing!

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
6:30pm ~ 8:00pm
Julie's Girls Club Open Climbing Meetup
Poughkeepsie, NY

Julie's Girls Club is a Hudson Valley based Queer friendly meetup group!  They host regular meetups and activites throughout the Hudson Valley for Queer folks and Allies.  

This Open Climbing Event is for folks of all different climbing abilities and backgrounds.

Cost: $18

Includes: Day pass admission, Rental Shoes, and Rental Harness

Tuesday, December 12, 2023
6:30pm ~ 9:00pm
Adaptive Climbing Meetup
Poughkeepsie, NY

The Gravity Vault Poughkeepsie partners with Adaptive Climbing to bring a monthly climbing meetup for climbers with disabilities. 

This event is open to volunteers and participants.

Please sign-up by selecting the calendar event on Adaptive Climbing's Website Here.

Questions regarding the Adaptive Climbing Meetup can be sent to northny@adaptiveclimbinggroup.org.

Thursday, December 14, 2023
6:00pm ~ 8:00pm
LGBTQIA+ Monthly Climbing Meetup
Poughkeepsie, NY

lgbtqia+_climbing_meetup_image_poughkeepsie_nySign-Up Here

Join us for a casual hangout style meetup.  This monthly meetup is a great way to meet other queer folks in the climbing community.  All skill levels are welcomed.  A Gravity Vault Staff Member will be available to help belay.

Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Holiday Climb
Poughkeepsie, NY

Our route setters are putting together a special climb for the holidays!

Climb to the top of the designated holiday route.  Find the picture at the top and tell the front desk for a candy prize!

Thursday, December 21, 2023
6:00pm ~ 8:00pm
BIPOC Climbing Meetup
Poughkeepsie, NY

We have had a lot of folks ask what is BIPOC?

BIPOC stands for Black, Indigenous, (and) People of Color.

Who is this meetup for?

This meetup is for folks who identify with and respect the experiences within BIPOC communities and who are looking to meet other climbers and make friends within the climbing community!

What is a BIPOC Meetup?

This is a casual meetup to hang out, and climb!  A staff member will be paired with the meetup to break the ice and get the conversation going.  They will also be available to help belay as needed for the meetup.

When do we host BIPOC Climbing Meetups?

Second Thursday of every month 6pm-8pm

Where?

6 Neptune Rd. Poughkeepsie NY.  Located right behind BOUNCE off of ROUTE 9.

 

All experience levels welcome

Free for members

$14 for non-members

Rentals not included but may be purchased at the front desk.

 

Please sign-up in advance so we know you are coming!  Sign-up required to receive discount!

Sign-Up Here

Sunday, December 31, 2023
8:00pm ~ 12:00am
NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY
Poughkeepsie, NY

New Year's Eve Party at The Gravity Vault Poughkeepsie

8pm-MIDNIGHT!

$20 DAY PASS

SIGN-UP HERE!

Lights Out Glow Climbing!

Overhead lights off... Party lights on!  Tip! Bring a headlamp if you have it!

Ball Drop in the Arch!

Our staff got quite creative with a rope, a gri-gri, and a DISCO BALL! Hang out until midnight and bring in the New Year with a ball drop in the arch!

Floating Staff Members Available to Belay!

All experiences welcome! A staff member will be out on the floor during the event to belay as needed!

Climbing Games!

Kids climbing games on the party wall and big kid/ adult climbing games on the boulder walls!

Yummy Food!