Thanks for visiting! We are Switchback Gear Collective: a community in the Triangle area of North Carolina that envision a future where everyone is able to access the outdoors.

Upcoming Events 👀

CLIMBING POP-UP SALE

Tuesday, October 8th, 6:00-8:30pm

120 S Estes Dr in Chapel Hill

Join us for our next Climbing Pop-Up on Tues, Oct 8th at the Chapel Hill Community Center during their open climb hours! We’ll have a selection of secondhand climbing shoes and chalk bags ready for you to snag, perfect for your next adventure on the wall. 🧗‍♀️ And did we mention there will be low-cost climbing? Win win! ✨

Big shoutout to CHCC for being such a fantastic host and supporting us through multiple pop-ups—your community spirit means the world to us. We can’t wait to see everyone there!

Check out our Events page to see what we've done in the past!

Call for Leadership Applications!

We are excited to announce that we are looking to expand our team!  If you’ve been looking for ways to get even more involved with Switchback, consider applying for our Leadership Team.

We are currently recruiting for five roles: Grants Coordinator, Gear Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Finance Coordinator, and Community Events Coordinator. Check out the graphic below for more information, including position responsibilities and time commitment:

We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis, but try to get your application in ASAP!

If you have any questions, we would be happy to answer – just shoot us an email at hello@switchbackgear.org. You can find the (short and simple) application at our Member Interest Form.

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