climbing with consent

Safer gyms.
Better crags.

Empowering and teaching climbers to exercise consent communication, inside and out, to build safer and more inclusive climbing spaces.

meet karli.

Founder, Karli Johnson M.S.ED, is a youth climbing instructor and author of the global best seller, “A Kids Book About Consent”. Karli has been teaching consent communication for over 15 years as a trainer and coach for schools, businesses, and community groups all over the country.

work with karli.

what we teach:

Consent Communication: Clearly ASK for consent and communicate intentions with other climbers, ESPECIALLY as trainers, coaches, and staff.

  • Physical Boundaries: Never touch another climber's body or gear without asking first.

  • Advice & Beta: Always ask for consent before offering unsolicited advice or support.

  • Etiquette & Awareness: Always get consent to climb. Be mindful of others' physical space, avoid entering others’ space, and hogging walls.

  • Safety Checks: Before climbing, ask to verify knots and belay systems with your partner, ensuring both parties are prepared and in agreement.

  • Communication styles and terminology: Before climbing, ask your belay or climbing partners the ways they prefer to be communicated with while on the wall.

how we teach it:

  • Admin Policy Consulting

    • Staff On-Boarding

    • Member/Participant Intake

  • Staff Trainings

    • In-person and virtual (synchronous and asynchronous) trainings

  • Adult Community Education Programs & Events

    • Member Events

    • Social Events: Single Meet-ups, Parent Meet-ups, Women & Non-binary Meet-ups

  • Youth Consent Education Programs

    • Camp, League, Outing, Scouts, School, Church, etc.

  • Consent and Climbing Lesson Plans

    • Free partnership youth lesson plans available

  • Climbing with Consent E-Booklet

    • Free partnership “Climbing with Consent” downloadable booklet or print available

let’s teach the climbing world consent, together.