About GearUp

GearUp Weekend is an annual retreat where the next generation of kinky/kink-curious guys and leathermen can socialize with, learn from, and play with other men of all ages in a safe and friendly environment.

Our goal is to create a community in the San Francisco Bay Area that welcomes all men, including trans men, of all levels of experience.  In addition to the annual retreat, GearUp hosts play parties and other events throughout the year.

We use “Leathermen” to mean all kinks and fetishes! At GearUp Weekend you’ll find guys into all kinds of gear (such as leather, rubber, sports gear, uniforms, spandex, underwear) and all kinds of kinky activities – pup play, bondage, domination and submission, S&M, mummification, flogging, fisting, chastity, roleplay, and more.

For up-to-date information about events, check out the Latest News page or join our Facebook group.

GearUp Weekend 2013

The 2013 retreat will be held July 11 – 14, 2013 at Saratoga Springs.  Registration is now open!

To make GearUp Weekend easier to attend, we are happy to announce that a limited number of 2-night registrations (Friday – Sunday only) will be available at a lower rate.

Your registration includes all meals, snacks, open bar, full dungeon play space, pool and hot tub, and all workshops and activities.  The weekend is cash-free; once you arrive there is nothing to buy!  For more information just visit the Registration page.

About the Committee

GearUp Weekend is organized and run by a committee of volunteers on a non-profit basis.  All committee meetings are open to anyone who wishes to attend.  For information on committee meetings just email us at info@gearupweekend.com.

The 2013 committee directors are:

Tim M., Committee Chair, tim@gearupweekend.com
Justin W., Committee Co-Chair, jw@gearupweekend.com

Committee members include:

Stephen Charles, Founder and Registration Chair
Dirk Burns
Eric D.
Jay Larson
Ed Mathews
Kirk “Brue” Pierce
Jim Remer
Mick Sheppard
Mario Torrigino, Founder and Advisor