• Plan your visit during our staffed open hours – 11am to 10pm. You do NOT need to make an appointment.
• Wear comfortable clothing. We have free climbing shoes for you to use – toddler to size 15!
• Tell the people at the front desk that you’re new and would like help – if they’re too busy to do it, they’ll find someone who can.
• When you’re on your own, don’t be afraid to ask someone for tips on the climb you’re trying. We all started in the same place once, and it’s immensely satisfying to see people improve with tips you’ve given.
• It’s easy to get started if you try bouldering first: there is no “safety equipment.”  The floor is covered with a foot of foam and vinyl. If you fall, it’s a cushioned fall. Generally our fear of falling is what keeps us from getting into too much trouble.

You don’t have to get to the top. You just have to have fun and do your best.

If you want to try rope climbing, you’ll need to be with someone certified to belay you, and get certified yourself if you wish to belay.