Men, women, and kids of all ages enjoy rock climbing and are motivated by new challenges every day. Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to be in top physical condition or have a lot of upper body strength to climb. Rock climbing builds the body’s strength over time and is ideal for enhancing muscle tone and increasing flexibility. Besides being a great full-body workout, climbing is also a fun and exciting recreational activity. Come and experience the thrill and exhilaration of a sport that has exploded in popularity!

There are two types of climbing that can be done in an indoor environment: bouldering and roped climbing.

Bouldering

is climbing that is done close to the ground without the use of a rope. The climber doesn’t go as high, and climbers can boulder problems (essentially short mini routes) without a partner. Bouldering is excellent for building strength, power and technique.

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Top Roping

is the most basic form of roped climbing. The top rope system consists of a rope running up to a set of anchors at the top of the wall and then back down to the bottom. The climber is tied into one end of the rope and the belayer is attached to the other. Using a belay device attached to the harness, the belayer can take in slack, “hold” a climber’s fall, and lower the climber back to the ground when they are finished. In order to belay, you must pass a belay test or enroll in our Top Rope 101 or Family Class. We offer classes for adults, youths, and families.

Autobelays

allow you to climb routes without taking a class or having a belayer. The autobelay takes the slack from the system as the climber goes up and slowly lowers them automatically when they fall or reach the top. A class is not required to use the autobelays, only a short orientation. There are 10 autobelays in the gym with a weight limit of 300 lbs. each.

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*All participants must sign an Upper Limits liability waiver and rules agreement. Participants under 18 years must have their waiver signed by their parent or legal guardian.
*Climbers 13-years-old or younger must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian at all times.

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