New Climbers Overview
New to the sport? You've come to the right place! We offer a variety of options for budding climbers:
First things first - we need a waiver for every person entering the facility.
All legal adults should visit and read our Waiver and Policy Page, before filling out the online waiver that is linked there.
For those under age 18 this means we need a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. If a parent won't be accompanying their child, have them fill this waiver out online ahead of their visit. If access to the internet is impossible, this printable waiver is permissible for one visit.
Watch this video to learn more about our facility:
MetroRock Intro Video from Ross Henry
If you have no previous experience you can drop in anytime and try bouldering, plus use the auto-belays.
Bouldering is a type of climbing that is done on shorter walls without the use of ropes. The goal is to touch a finishing hold, or sometimes even top-out, climb onto the top of the structure. Thick gymnastics mats are placed below the climber so they have a cushy landing when they jump down. Top-outs are permitted only on certain walls, where the climber can walk down stairs when they finish a climb. Autobelays are installed throughout the gym, which allow climbers without rope handling experience to get onto our taller walls! After a quick tutorial by one of our staff, you will be able to climb up as high as you are able, then be gently lowered to the ground by the automatic braking system.
If you're ready to jump right in to the sport you'll need to learn the ropes - literally!
The Intro to Climbing Class (ages 14+) will teach you how to properly use the safety equipment. When you're done with the class you'll be ready to swap belays with your partner up any of our toprope stations. This class is run regularly every Monday night from 7:30-9:00, includes all necessary equipment, and can be scheduled any time with advanced notice.
We also have a Challenge Course!
Our Challenge Course is by appointment only. Call at least a couple of days in advance to sign up!