Intro To Lead Climbing - $39 members, $78 non members

Take the next step and learn how to safely lead climb

The Stronghold's Introduction to Lead Climbing class will help you make the heady transition to the sharp end! Lead climbing involves a good deal more risk-management than top-roping, and belaying the leader requires more skill. Students should be well-practiced in top-rope climbing and belaying and feel bomber with both before taking this class. (Passing our top-rope belay test is a prerequisite.)

Facility Waiver

All participants (climbing, fitness or yoga) must have a signed waiver. Minors (17 years and younger) must have a waiver signed by one of their parents or their legal guardian (sorry, aunts and uncles and older siblings, you've got to have Mom and Dad do it). You can also fill it in when you come at one of our waiver terminals, but filling it out online before you come in will make your first check-in easier.


Online Waiver

Classes FAQs Mod

Can my child take classes and/or belay?
Youth age 14+ may top-rope belay in the gym with the consent of their parent or guardian and after passing our top-rope belay test. Youth age 14+ may lead belay in the gym with the consent of their parent or guardian and after passing our lead belay test. Youth age 14+ may take our Intro to Climbing I and II classes. Youth age 14+ may take our Intro to Lead Climbing class. These age-related rules may be different for youth on our competitive and recreational climbing teams when under the supervision of their coaches.
What do I need to wear/bring to classes?
Wear clothes you are comfortable moving in. You may want to bring a water bottle and/or snack to the gym, too, (though we do have a water fountain and bottle filler available, as well as refreshments for sale). Classes include all climbing equipment needed, (climbing shoes, harness, chalk, belay device, and lead ropes for lead climbing).
I have a disability. Can I still learn to climb?
Yes! Climbers with a wide range of disabilities climb at the Stronghold. We have a very active adaptive climbing club that meets from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM every Wednesday. You can email the gym at info@strongclimb.com or program director Dave van Beek at adaptive@strongholdclimb.com for more information.
Is there an age limit?

Recommended age limit are ages 6 - 14 years old.

Getting Started

BOULDERING
Climb above pads (no class required)
AUTO BELAYS
Machines that you clip into to climb in the rope area (5 minutes free orientation). Harness required
OPEN CLIMB
$30 pre-registration / $50 walk-in - Every Saturday and Sunday instructors help you in the rope area. Includes gear and 2 hours of climbing.

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RENT-A-BELAYER
$30/hr - Hire a personal belayer to get climbing in the rope area (2hr min)

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