Our Mission. Our Team.
Queer Climbing Columbus
Queer Climbing Columbus (QCC) exists to connect Central Ohio climbers and increase access to climbing and mountaineering for the LGBTQIA+ community. Through hosting, co-organizing and co-sponsoring events, QCC seeks to create safer spaces where new climbers may enter the sport, and where seasoned climbers may flourish. We do so as an effort to combat discrimination and prejudice in the sport, as well as to foster diversity, and help make the crag, as well as the gym, safer and more inclusive for all.
President
Rob Newton
(they/them)
Rob began their climbing journey back in 2019 after returning home from a backpacking trip in Alberta Canada where they climbed for the first time! Their current favorite style of climbing is power-endurance and you can usually catch them on the Kilter Board at Bloc. Rob has been on the board of QCC since the beginning and has a passion for helping the organization function in multiple different ways. Outside of climbing Rob enjoys slacklining, music, hiking, and traveling (:
Treasurer
Emmi Robison
(she/her)
Event Coordinator
Grayson (he/they)
Grayson Cooper (He/They) is the Community Engagement Director for Queer Climbing Columbus. Born and raised in West Virginia, Grayson grew up whitewater paddling, skiing, and foraging. After moving to Columbus in 2021, he joined QCC and fell in love with climbing and the community around it, resulting in him now pursuing an outdoors career. Outside of climbing, Grayson is also an artist, with a BFA in illustration from Columbus College of Art and Design, who loves making art inspired by their adventures.