Climbing Classes
INDOOR CLIMBING SCHOOL
You have made the first step and literally stepped into the climbing gym to check out rock climbing; you have received the bouldering and auto belay orientation. Can we say you rock? But now you see athletes scaling the walls with ropes attached to the walls, some move with their own rope from the ground, you hear climbers shouting “hey dude, give me slack,” “take up,” or “what is the beta on that climb” and you are getting curious. Yes, there is so much more you can do in the gym and we can satisfy your curiosity and assist your progress through the many stages of climbing through classes led by our experienced instructors.
Choose to deepen your skills or add a new one to your climbing repertoire by talking one of the semi-private workshops designed to give you the edge you need for your next project. Progress in climbing is gradual and hard earned, but is sweet when you reach new heights! Give yourself a high five – you have earned it.
This class will introduce the novice climber to top rope belaying and teaches the skills required to climb with a partner in the gym. Climbers will learn how to put on a climbing harness, tie into a climbing rope, and proper belay skills. After learning the basics, climbers are welcome to stay and continue climbing. This class typically lasts 1.75 hours. Minimum age to participate is 14.
Curriculum
- Learn the latest in safe climbing practices
- Learn to tie a figure eight knot and belay skills
- Build confidence in top rope climbing
- Understand gym safety and etiquette
This class is not a requisite to climb in our gyms but it opens up the use of walls set up with ropes. Climbing at least once would be beneficial prior to taking this class.
Price: Members Free/Non-Members: $29.95
This class is designed to get you moving efficiently. Our professional instructors will explain and demonstrate fundamental movement skills to help get you more comfortable. You will get the opportunity to test your new techniques and receive expert feedback. All equipment is included. No experience required but having climbed once or twice before is helpful. Sign-up required.
Curriculum
- Learn how to improve your footwork
- Become a more efficient and smarter climber
- Assessing routes and boulder problems
Price: Members: $19.76/Non-Members: $21.95/Free with Intro Package Memberships
Let our professional instructors help you transition from top roping to lead climbing. This six-hour class is spread over two or three days and will focus on safe lead climbing and lead belaying techniques as well as the mental aspects required. All equipment is included.
Curriculum
- Learn efficient clipping techniques and stable climbing stances
- Gain strategies for successful leading and belaying
- Learn about fall safety
- Learn how to properly thread an anchor