Climbing Grief Fund

Grief and loss are unfortunately part of the experience for many people in the climbing community. When we lose someone to the mountains, it can come with trauma and alienation as we struggle not only with grief, but how that grief can impact our own relationship to climbing. The Climbing Grief Fund is dedicated to providing support to climbers and other mountain recreationists experiencing grief, through our Mental Health Directory and Climbing Grief Fund Grant.

Climbing Grief Fund Impact

$15,000 +

Distributed to climbers needing mental health support for grief and loss in 2024.

Grief Fund Grant

The Grant offers up to $600 for individuals experiencing grief and loss to use toward any individual therapy or a professional program that engages a grief or trauma framework, including those not listed in the CGF directory. There is no application period for this grant, apply at any time as needed.

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Grief Fund Directory

The Mental Health Professionals listed are self-selected allies to the Climbing Grief Fund. They bring an understanding of climbing, alpinism and/or ski mountaineering into their therapeutic work. Learn more about help available to you, how to add a resource, and browse professionals near you on the directory page.

Disclaimer: While the credentials of each person have been reviewed, CGF cannot accept responsibility for any of the services provided by these or any other providers. You are responsible for selecting the provider or treatment.

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Support the Grief Fund

The Climbing Grief Fund (CGF) connects individuals to effective mental health professionals and resources and evolves the conversation around grief and trauma in the climbing, alpinism, and ski mountaineering community. CGF acts as a resource hub to equip the mental health of our climbing community. Support the Club and support this work.