STARTER PACKAGE
Brand new to rock climbing? You've come to the right place!
Starter Packages consist of an introductory climbing + belay + safety lesson, plus all the gear and equipment needed; harness, shoes, chalk bag, belay device. After your lesson, stay for a climbing session with full access to all climbing areas + fitness equipment. You can choose to boulder, top rope or both! Each Starter Package also includes a complimentary day pass to return to the gym and climb on a future date. These complimentary day passes must be redeemed within 30 days of the initial lesson.
We ask that you please be respectful of your lesson time and show up approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of your class to allow time to check in and get settled.
Cost: $45
Duration: 1-1.5 hours
Age Requirements: Must be 16 years of age or older
Class Includes:
- Bouldering Orientation
- Auto-Belay Orientation
- Belay Lesson for Top Rope Climbing
- Belay Check (test of belay skills)
- Climbing after the lesson is complete
- Rental gear (shoes, harness, belay device, chalk bag)
- Free day pass to return within 30 days of lesson
Ready to sign-up for a class? Scroll down to the class calendar below or sign-up in-person at the front desk or call your home gym. If you have questions, please ask our front-desk staff. We would be happy to assist you!
What is belaying?
The word belaying originates from an old nautical term meaning “to stop or desist from”.
In top-rope climbing, the belayer is the partner that attaches into the opposite end of the rope from the climber, and remains firmly fixed to the ground for the entirety of the climb.
The belayer is responsible for managing the rope as the climber ascends the wall, utilizing a belay device to “take” excess rope slack away from the climber, keeping the climber’s rope tight as they climb.
The belayer is also responsible for catching the climber when they fall or otherwise leave the wall, preventing the climber from falling to the ground.
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