BLK OUT FEST

Blk Out Fest is a bouldering festival produced by First Outdoor Company in partnership with Lookout Mountain Conservancy & WeClimb Chattanooga, focused on celebrating and cultivating Black excellence in climbing. Held on the ancestral and stolen lands of the ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Cherokee, East), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi) Indigenous Tribes in Chattanooga, Tennessee, this festival features a networking welcome party & mixer, games and activities, outdoor, wellness & bouldering workshops and a fellowship dinner celebrating Black creatives, athletes and entrepreneurs.

Festival Ticket includes:

• Shared lodging (based on selected ticket type)
• Access to all festival events
• Climbing workshops and outdoor experiences
• Saturday dinner
• Breakfast on Saturday & Sunday
• Group shuttle to Offsite Festival Activities: Crag Kickback & The Downclimb Afterparty
• *Sunday lunch/snacks for conservation project participants

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Important Note: You will be required to sign a video/image release & event waiver upon entering the festival grounds. Must be 18+ to attend.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Attendees can expect a safe and educational space for new climbers who are inspired by experienced Black climbers. There will be intentional community discussions, wellness workshops, Black-owned business vendors, films & guest speakers centering the Black climber experience.

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Lodging Options

The primary festival site is private and gated and the location for our primary lodging option. The address will be sent upon registration and the gate code will be emailed 48 hours before the festival begins. Choose one of the following options at registration:

Bunkhouse (Shared Lodging)

• 8 beds per lodge (bring your own sheets, sleeping bag & pillow)
• Some lodges are accessible with ramps and attached toilet rooms

The Crash Pad (Private Rooms)

• Ideal for couples or small groups
• We’ve reserved the entire 2nd floor
• Private room registration closes Sunday, September 14 at 11:59 AM EST

Offsite / Local

• For Chattanoogans or those booking alternative accommodations
• Very limited availability

MEALS

All meals provided by Blk Out Fest are plant-based in alignment with our sustainability goals.

• Guests may bring their own snacks and beverages
• Shared kitchen access, refrigerator space, grill, and utensils provided
• Please clean up after use of kitchen space, including removing unused groceries
• Food trucks will offer vegan and non-vegan options
• Those participating in the conservation project on Sunday will receive a complimentary lunch

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PARKING & TRANSPORTATION

• Free on-site parking for ticket holders
• You will be able to join our new Telegram channel to arrange carpools and coordinate rides after registering

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