The Bivy was set up by Singaporean climbers, Kelly and her ex-partner in 2015. Enchanted by the simple lifestyle in a small fishing village, and a close proximity to Long Dong – the best rock climbing in Taiwan, The Bivy was set up in Bitoujiao village (鼻頭角). 

The Bivy is now solely owned and run by Kelly. She is the only resident climbing guide and instructor who organizes and runs customized rock climbing trips and clinics in Taiwan all year round. She runs international rock climbing trips in Asia as well. 

In April 2025, Kelly passed her Rock Guide Exam at Red Rocks, Las Vegas and became a certified Rock Guide with the American Mountain Guides Association (AMGA).

She is (very likely) the only female AMGA Rock Guide based in Asia. Kelly is also an AMGA Certified SPI (Single Pitch Instructor) and a Wilderness First Responder (WFR).

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Our Purpose

We offer customized guided rock climbing trips and climbing clinics catered to beginners, experienced climbers, families, couples and your besties.

We hope to create a safe space especially for women and the LGBTQ+ community to enjoy rock climbing.

In 2019, Kelly ran her first all-women climbing event in Taiwan, the Women’s Climbing Clinics (WCCs). She continues to run the WCCs to promote women participation in rock climbing and to encourage women empowerment and support.

We also serve as a base for climbers to seek beta on climbing and getting around Long Dong.

With more than 20 years of climbing experience – from competitive climbing to traditional and multi-pitch climbing and with the love for the outdoors, Kelly hopes to help you achieve your rock climbing goals.

Live life, love life ♥
Kelly & Chong Chong (The Bivy Dog)