I’ve never climbed before. Where do I start?

We ask everyone who enters our facility to fill out a waiver, regardless of whether or not they actually plan on climbing. The waiver can be found HERE.
Participants under 18 years of age will need their waivers to be completed by a parent or legal guardian.

Here are 2 options for beginner climbers:

101: Learn the Ropes Class (belaying)

If you see the possibility of indoor or outdoor climbing in your future and would like to top-rope climb without relying on our staff, then we recommend enrolling in our Learn the Ropes Class.  The class usually takes 1-1.5hrs, and will allow you to learn everything you need to know to start climbing on your own. After the class is finished, feel free to stay and rock climb for the rest of the evening! Classes should to be booked 24 hours ahead of time.

102: Fundamentals of Movement

Our Fundamentals of Movement class is designed for anyone who wants to work on their climbing technique. Throughout the 1.5hr class, a qualified instructor will help coach you through anything from basic technique to more specific movements. This class is a great way to ensure that you get your climbing career started off on the right foot.

Bouldering

Bouldering is the discipline of climbing shorter rock features that are not tall enough to require a rope. There is no need for harnesses to partake in this form of rock climbing.  Although climbers don’t have to be certified to boulder, we require climbers under 14 to be actively spotted and directly supervised by an adult. Additionally we have a KIDS FORT for bouldering as well.

Please note:
We do not offer staff belaying during regular hours of operation and reservations must be made in advance in order to partake in guided top rope rock climbing. All climbers wishing to belay must first pass our belay test.

I have experience with climbing and belaying.

Guests who have experience to top rope belay must take a top rope belay test when they arrive if they plan on belaying in our facility. Once you pass the test, you are able to use all the top rope climbing stations in the facility. Guests wishing to lead climb and lead belay will need a separate lead test. You are required to first pass the top rope belay test and be proficient at climbing 5.9 or above before you are able to take a lead test.

Have further questions? Call us and one of our friendly staff will help you get started indoor rock climbing: (207) 780-6370