Join Backpacks + Bleeders at Gripstone Climbing and Fitness in Colorado Springs for a rock-climbing clinic! Learn the basics of climbing from professionals and explore a new way to be active while connecting with fellow community members. All gear is provided to you at no cost. Only 20 people can participate in a group so sign-up early to secure your spot. Registration will close on Sunday the 6th at 11:59pm so we can get a roster to the venue and make sure all waivers are complete.

We are inviting all women in the bleeding disorder community, ages 18+ to join us for this weekend retreat! Join us for the fifth annual Women's Wellness Retreat! Enjoy the luxury provided at Hotel Colorado, delicious meals, and a night at the Hot Springs! There will be the opportunity to connect with other women in the community about your bleeding disorders journey, to build new relationships, to relax while doing creative projects, and to ask questions to medical professional. The retreat this year will be led by Marlyn Walker, the Executive Director from the Idaho Chapter, who will be sharing her experience and knowledge with our community.

**Registration Notice:** To qualify for Friday night hotel stay, participants are required to attend the Opening Night Reception. Additionally, attendance is REQUIRED at all educational sessions. Hot springs passes are provided only to those who attend all sessions in order to maximize the experience for all.

Please note that event registration is limited to 35 rooms with single occupancy. If registering with a family member, you are expected and required to share a room with them to additionally accommodate more guests. We are asking that those of you who are willing to share a room indicate so on your registration so we can pair people up to be able to accommodate more women's attendance. Please consider this option carefully so we can invite more attendees to this amazing event. Secure your spot early to ensure accommodation availability for this engaging event.

Registration will close on September 25th, 2026 at midnight or when the room block is full, whichever happens first.

It’s Showtime!

Join us for a catered lunch while we discuss the importance of storytelling for our community. With insurance obstacles and patient safety at risk, now more than ever we need to harness our voice to make a difference. This session will give us a chance to network with each other and to learn best practices in storytelling. We’ll also collect videos to use in this effort. This event will be facilitated by Chronically Informed, experts who elevate patient experiences in navigating the medical system. 

Anyone who films a video for us will receive tickets for YOUR CHOICE of one of the following events for their ENTIRE FAMILY: Meow Wolf, Colorado Rapids, or Zoo Lights.

catered lunch provided at 11:30, tickets distributed at 3PM