festival FAQ
What festivals does flash foxy offer?
We have TWO annual climbing festivals:
do you have event specific faqs?
Yes! Please follow the links below:
Do I have to be an experienced rock climber to attend flash foxy festivals?
Not at all! We welcome women and genderqueer folks of all climbing experience levels – including none. There will be several intro and beginning clinics and workshops. The festival will be a great opportunity to try out climbing in a safe and supportive environment.
Do I need to register to attend flash foxy festivals?
Yes. Registration is required to attend Flash Foxy festivals. Learn more about specific event registration:
Why are there different levels of ticket pricing?
We strongly believe in keeping the festival affordable so that folks of all situations who love climbing can attend which is why we have a “pay more if you are willing and able” model.
The standard registration cost for the weekend is $165 - but we have also created options for lower-cost and higher-cost tickets ranging from $100-$250. If you feel that you can afford the higher price and would like to help offset the costs for other participants, please select a $200 or $250 Festival Pass. We have a limited number of $100 Festival Passes available. Lower-cost festival passes will go on sale June 15. There are also full scholarships available and opportunities to volunteer.
$5 from each ticket sale will be donated to a local Indigenous-led organization.
What is included in the cost of registration?
Entrance into all scheduled events on the festival is included EXCEPT clinics (+$85) and workshops (+$20-35). This includes select meals.
• FRIDAY: Opening Party + Presentations
• SATURDAY: Morning Yoga, Hot Breakfast, Climbing Demos, Panel, Dinner, Happy Hour, Evening Event
• SUNDAY: Morning Workshop, Light Breakfast, Stewardship Project, Community Slideshow
• SWAG from our generous sponsors!
What is not included in the cost of registration?
Clinics + Workshops, transportation + lodging, and climbing equipment rentals are not included in the cost of registration.
• Clinics and Workshops: $85/clinic and $10-$35/workshop. Registration is open only to festival ticket holders. More info here.
• Lodging: see our Bishop Lodging + Local Beta or North Conway Lodging + Local Beta
• Climbing Equipment Rental: Shoe + harness demos will be available from our sponsors, however access to demos is not guaranteed. All participants are responsible for their own climbing equipment.
• Transportation: All festival ticket holders will receive a link to a ride-share spreadsheet to help coordinate transportation in their Eventbrite confirmation email. All participants are responsible for their own transportation to/from the festival and to/from venues throughout the weekend. Access to a vehicle is necessary for getting around our festival venues independently. We highly encourage festival participants to carpool!
Do you need to be registered for the festival to sign up for a clinic or workshop?
Yes, clinics and workshops are only open to registered festival participants. Looking for a non-festival clinic? Check out the Flash Foxy Education Program.
Are scholarships available for flash foxy festivals?
Yes! A limited number of full scholarships and travel stipends are available for Flash Foxy festivals. See individual event registration pages for more details.
Who can attend flash foxy festival?
Flash Foxy welcomes women and genderqueer climbers to join us at the Flash Foxy Trad Fest. We use “genderqueer” as an umbrella term for all folks of non-dominant genders. Still not sure if this space is for you? We’ve got more FAQs about who Flash Foxy is for.
This is an all-ages event and young children are encouraged to attend with a guardian! If you are a guardian for a young climber who wants to attend, please email us at events@flashfoxy.com.
Our goal is to create and maintain a safe and diverse space where consent and respect are our first priorities. Harassment of any kind (unwanted contact, verbal or physical abuse, racism, homophobia, transphobia, body-shaming, etc.) will NOT be tolerated and will lead to being asked to leave.
Can I bring my dog?
As much as we love dogs, they are not allowed at primary festival programming including the opening party, film screenings, presentations, clinics, workshops, and stewardship projects. Our events are jam-packed with both humans and activities and can be an overwhelming experience for our canine friends. Additionally, dogs can be a safety hazard during clinics and workshops. To avoid conflict, we would prefer that you leave your pup at home. Thank you for understanding!
Service dogs are allowed at all festival programming. If you will be bringing a service animal to your clinic or workshop please email events@flashfoxy.com so that we can ensure that the venue can accommodate dogs. Some approaches involve delicate scrambling and are not safe for dogs.
Can I get a refund if I can't attend the event?
We understand that circumstances can change. While we cannot guarantee refunds, we strive to accommodate them, especially if tickets sell out and a waitlist forms. Please note that as the festival date approaches, processing refunds and ticket transfers becomes more challenging. If you've purchased a pass but find yourself unable to attend, please contact us right away at events@flashfoxy.com.
are festivals rain or shine?
Yes, our festivals are rain or shine! Regardless of the weather, we will have a good time! We cannot guarantee access to climbing or any specific climbing areas. Part of climbing outdoors is respecting the land and learning to make the best of whatever Mother Nature throws our way!
We cannot guarantee weather conditions, crag conditions, or any other element of climbing, road, or trail access. There are no refunds.
Where can I find information about the accessibility of venues + programming?
Information about venues and accessibility can be found at the bottom of individual event pages.
ASL Interpretation can be coordinated upon request. All films will have captions in English. Please email events@flashfoxy.com to coordinate.
Have an accessibility concern? Reach out to events@flashfoxy.com and we can discuss your needs and see how we can help!
We are always working to make the Flash Foxy festivals more inclusive and welcoming spaces, please let us know what we can do to make our event more accessible for you. Unfortunately, we are not always able to arrange accommodations, but we will do our best and will provide honest answers about our event spaces, staff capabilities, and the activities that take place at our festivals. Thank you for learning and growing with us!
What’s your Covid-19 Plan?
All festival attendees must have received a minimum of 1 dose of any COVID-19 vaccine to attend any Flash Foxy event. All attendees must present proof of vaccination at registration. Proof of vaccination may consist of physical or digital vaccine records. To request a vaccine exemption* please email events@flashfoxy.com.
*Vaccine exemptions will only be granted to those with medical conditions preventing them from receiving a vaccine. Vaccine exemptions must be requested within 48 hours of ticket purchase and at least 2 weeks before the event. All unvaccinated attendees with approved exemptions must present proof of a negative COVID-19 test (PCR or at-home test) within 24 hours of the event at registration.
Face masks will be required at all private indoor programs.
Additionally, we request that if you are sick - even if it’s not Covid - that you stay home. We don’t like missing events any more than you do, but we also really don’t like being sick. We especially don’t like putting our immunocompromised community members at risk. If you’re recovering from illness or think you might be getting sick… consider wearing a mask in all group settings <3
If we have to cancel any Flash Foxy event or program due to rising COVID-19 cases or other national emergencies, ticket holders will have the following refund options:
50% Refund (standard policy if no action is taken by the ticket holder)
100% Refund (by email request to events@flashfoxy.com)
Donate the full ticket price to Flash Foxy
We ask ticket holders who have the financial ability to keep in mind that the majority of our festival expenses are fixed and non-refundable (employee salaries, insurance, perishable goods, deposits, etc). We greatly appreciate our community and your ongoing support.
If changes in your circumstances related to Covid-19 affect your comfort levels with attending the festival, we may be able to facilitate a ticket transfer. We cannot guarantee ticket transfers. No Refunds.
If you have a positive COVID-19 test or contact with someone with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 within one week of the festival we ask that you do not attend. Please inform us immediately and we will do our best to facilitate a ticket transfer. We cannot guarantee ticket transfers. No Refunds.
Our Covid-19 plan may be updated at any time.
If you've gone through everything and still can't find what you're looking for, no problem!
Just drop us an email at events@flashfoxy.com or fill out our Contact Form