Every climber must have a Climbing Waiver on file, and be certified on the Wall if 14 years or older. (If 14 years or younger, climbers may climb with certified climbers 18 years or older).
Bouldering Certifications available with Front Desk Staff. Autobelay and Top Tope Certifications by appointment only.
What: This is our most basic certification and requires no prior experience. Climbers with a Level 1 certification are not allowed to belay other climbers or use the auto-belay.
When: This certification can be completed with staff members during business hours
Age: 14+ **
Prerequisites: None
What: Climbers with a Level 2 certification may climb on auto-belays and belay other climbers who have at least a Level 1 certification. To obtain a Level 2 certification you must safely and comfortably demonstrate top-rope belaying with an ATC belay device, clipping into and climbing on an auto-belay, tying a figure-8 follow-through knot, and performing safety checks and standard climber-belayer communication.
When: Facilitated climbing hours or by appointment
Age: 14+ **
Prerequisites: Prior knowledge OR completion of our Top-Rope Climbing Clinic OR Private Lesson.
What: This certification requires that climbers safely and comfortably demonstrate safe lead climbing and belaying, ability to take and catch a lead fall, good rope management while climbing and belaying, correct clipping technique, and communication and safety checks.
When: Facilitated climbing hours or by appointment
Age: 14+ **
Prerequisites: Level 2 certification and prior knowledge OR completion of CRCC Indoor Sport Leading Clinic OR Private Lesson
MASKS MANDATORY AT ALL TIMES! We will enforce social distancing and each child will be issued their own harness and climbing shoes to be used for the duration of the session.
An introductory climbing class for younger children and first-time climbers. This course focuses on building confidence and basic technique through games and fun activities while teaching safe practices, fundamental vocabulary, and an age-appropriate introduction to climbing equipment.
Ages: 5-8 years
Day: Tuesdays
Dates: November Session: 2, 9, 16; December Session: 7, 14, 21
Time: 4-5pm
Cost: $45/session
Max: 6
MASKS MANDATORY AT ALL TIMES! We will enforce social distancing and each child will be issued their own harness and climbing shoes to be used for the duration of the session.
This course is designed to review and build on skills learned in previous climbing classes, introduce older children to those concepts, and allow students to have fun and build confidence as they progress at their own pace through technical skills practice and technique-focused activities. This course is open to all ability levels.
Ages: 9-13 years
Day: Thursdays
Dates: November Session: 4, 11, 18; December Session: 2, 9, 16
Cost: $45/session
Max: 6
