Who We Are
Our Founder, Chelsea Rude, former National Champion + professional climber, started teaching women specific climbing clinics in the early 2000's while she was still in High School. She really began focusing her efforts with them in 2012 when she became an athlete with Adidas, and was supported to travel the country specifically to share her knowledge with women climbers. In 2017, she began calling her women's clinics "She Sends," and in 2020 she officially formed She Sends into She Sends Collective, thereby creating the guiding platform that we have today. Early on, Chelsea noticed the magic that occurs when women have space to explore climbing in a way that feels most aligned with them while in community and really wanted to foster and grow that magic. Over the years, She Sends has expanded to include all women + genderqueer climbers who want to celebrate the femininity found in this masculine dominated space.
Today, She Sends is an innovative rock climbing guiding platform that offers engaging and inclusive clinics for climbers of all backgrounds and skill levels. Our unique subsidized payment model ensures that access to these transformative experiences is available to all, regardless of financial means.
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Additionally at She Sends, we prioritize teaching in a trauma-conscious way, recognizing the diverse lived experiences of our participants. Our approach is centered on creating a safe and supportive environment where individuals can explore their boundaries, build confidence, and develop new skills at their own pace. Through expert guidance and compassionate instruction, we empower women to overcome obstacles both on and off the rock, fostering personal growth, resilience, and a deep connection to nature.
We believe all women can find their strength and use that both on, and off the wall.
Our Mission
She Sends is dedicated to fostering a thriving community of women and genderqueer climbers through Education, Connection, and Empowerment. Using climbing as our vehicle, we provide accessible, high-quality education to empower individuals to discover and embrace their strengths. Through building meaningful connections, we strive to create a more inclusive climbing culture for gender minorities.
Our Vision
She Sends envisions a future where women and genderqueer climbers are empowered through accessible, inspiring education that unlocks their potential and curiosity both on and off the wall. By fostering a strong, inclusive community, we aim to help climbers realize they are capable of more than they ever imagined, transforming not only their climbing journeys but their lives as a whole.