New to the world of bouldering? In this 60-minute class, your instructor will teach you the essentials of this form of climbing, including movement technique, how to fall as safely as possible, spotting basics, climber etiquette, and more.
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
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.
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).
We recommend age six as a minimum to climb. To take our Intro to Climbing classes, however, you must be at least 14 years old.
Getting Started
Climb above pads (no class required)
Machines that you clip into to climb in the rope area (5 minutes free orientation). Harness required