Encompass Festival
Fri, Oct 16
|Tri-County Fairgrounds
Join us in Bishop, California for Encompass, an inclusive festival created to uplift women and gender-diverse climbers while welcoming supportive male allies.
Time & Location
Oct 16, 2026, 4:00 PM PDT – Oct 18, 2026, 3:00 PM PDT
Tri-County Fairgrounds, 475 Sierra St, Bishop, CA 93514, USA
About the event
Join us for Encompass, the Ladies Climbing Coalition’s flagship climbing festival celebrating community, education, and adventure in one of the world’s most iconic climbing destinations.
Encompass is an inclusive event created to uplift women and gender-diverse climbers while welcoming supportive male allies. Over the course of three days, climbers of all backgrounds and experience levels will come together to learn, connect, and celebrate the incredible diversity of our climbing community. Whether you’re touching rock for the first time or have years of experience, Encompass will serve as a welcoming space to grow, share knowledge, and have fun, while also stewarding the land and giving back to the local community.
What’s Included
Your general admission festival pass includes:
Access to festival grounds
Vendor village featuring climbing brands, local artists, and makers
Tickets
Weekend Pass
Your Encompass Festival ticket includes access to a full weekend of climbing, clinics, educational sessions, community events, and stewardship activities. We will see you in Bishop for a weekend dedicated to climbing connection, and creating more equitable access to the outdoors.
$50.00
+$1.25 ticket service fee
Weekend Pass + Camping
Your Encompass Festival ticket includes access to a full weekend of climbing, clinics, educational sessions, community events, and stewardship activities. We will see you in Bishop for a weekend dedicated to climbing connection, and creating more equitable access to the outdoors. This ticket includes 2 nights of camping at the Tri-County Fairground
$100.00
+$2.50 ticket service fee
Camping (Add on)
This ticket allows you to camp Friday and Saturday nights at the Fairgrounds, steps away from the party.
$50.00
+$1.25 ticket service fee
Fear of Falling Clinic + Pass
Have you ever backed off of something because it was just too scary? Too tall? Have you ever unintentionally done the stanky leg at the top of a boulder because you were too gripped? Or are you just a climber who wants to learn the proper ways to keep yourself safe? Come learn fear management and bouldering safety with longtime climber and highballer, Davis Ngo, PT, DPT (Dr.Climb). Experience: All Levels
$110.00
+$2.75 ticket service fee
Boulder Technique Clinic +Pass
Want to climb more efficiently and move with more confidence? This clinic, taught by Nina Williams, will focus on fundamental climbing movement and technique, including body positioning, footwork, balance, and movement strategies you can apply on the rock. Experience: All Levels
$110.00
+$2.75 ticket service fee
Intro to Trad Clinic + Pass
Curious about trad climbing, but not sure where to start? This clinic will introduce the fundamentals of traditional climbing, including an overview of gear, placement and evaluating protection, basic systems, and considerations for getting started safely. Experience: Intermediate
$110.00
+$2.75 ticket service fee
Self-Rescue Clinic + Pass
Build the skills to better respond when things don't go according to plan. This clinic will introduce essential self-rescue concepts and techniques that can help climbers problem-solve common situations at the crag. Experience: Intermediate +
$110.00
+$2.75 ticket service fee
Intro to Sport Climbing Clinic
Intro to Sport Climbing - Ready to explore climbing beyond bouldering and top roping? This clinic will introduce the fundamentals of sport climbing, including essential gear, clipping techniques, lead climbing and belaying basics, communication, and the systems used to climb safely on bolts. For women gender-queer climbers. Experience: All Levels
$110.00
+$2.75 ticket service fee
Gym 2 Crag Sport Clinic + Pass
Ready to take your climbing outside? This clinic is designed to help indoor climbers make the transition from the gym to outdoor climbing with greater confidence and awareness. Learn about outdoor climbing etiquette, communication, risk assessment, gear, route and area navigation, environmental considerations, and how your gym skills translate to the crag. Experience: All Levels
$110.00
+$2.75 ticket service fee
Climb Smarter, Not Harder/Pass
Efficient climbing isn’t about being stronger—it’s about learning how to move with intention. Proper clipping stances, strong body positioning, effective use of your feet and hands, and a strong breath connection are the building blocks of efficient movement. You’ll learn practical skills to help you move more smoothly, conserve energy, and feel more confident when climbing through cruxes, tackling tricky moves, or navigating challenging rock. Taught by Genevive Walker.
$110.00
+$2.75 ticket service fee
Thai Massage (Add on)
Give your climbing body some love! In this hands-on Thai massage workshop, you’ll learn simple partner techniques designed to release tension, improve mobility, and support recovery. We’ll explore assisted stretching, gentle compression, and movement techniques targeting areas climbers commonly overwork—including shoulders, arms, hips, legs, and back. No massage experience is necessary. Come ready to move, learn, and exchange some good bodywork with a fellow climber. Friday night!
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