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Top rope, belay, Grigri, figure 8, boulder, dyno, flash, onsight, crux, toe hook, crimp, jug, biner, slab, sloper, volume... If you have no idea what we’re talking about, don’t worry!

We’ll teach you the ropes!

  • Our Top Rope Belay Lesson teaches you everything you need to know for top roping at Climber's Rock. Students will learn to wear our rental harnesses properly, tie figure 8, figure 8 follow-through and stopper knots, and how to top rope belay with a Petzl Grigri. We also explain how climbs are organized at Climber's Rock, how to use our auto-belays, and how to use our boulder walls.

    New climbers are welcome to enjoy the walls and practice their new skills by purchasing a Day Pass or Membership when the lesson is complete. The lesson is also great for parents who prefer to keep their feet on the ground and only want to work the ropes for their kids.

    Upon your next visit, you will need to pass our Top Rope Belay Test to be recognized as Belay Certified at Climber's Rock.

    • Minimum age requirement: 14

    • Length: 90 minutes

    Advance booking required.

  • This course is for advanced climbers who want to learn the basics of indoor lead climbing & belaying. In the first class, students will learn rope handling and clipping techniques, and how to identify and fix dangerous climbing situations. The second class focuses on lead belaying, catching and taking lead falls, and gaining practical experience in different climbing scenarios.

    • 2 classes, 3 hours each

    • Minimum age requirement: 14

    • Must be able to flash 5.10

    • Must be Top Rope Belay Certified at Climber's Rock

    • Personal equipment required

    Advance booking required

    • 20-30 minutes

    • Advanced booking required

    • Visitors must take the test with a willing partner

    • Visitors must pass our Lead Climbing & Belay Test before leading at Climber’s Rock.

    • You must provide your own harnesses, climbing shoes, Grigri, carabiner, and dynamic rope – Climber’s Rock does not provide ropes or Grigris. To pass, you’ll need to properly wear and inspect your harness, tie and inspect figure 8, figure 8 followthrough, and stopper knots, and properly belay, lower, and catch your climber on a fall using a Petzl Grigri. You will also need to climb to demonstrate your understanding of clipping (including back-clips and Z-clips), body positioning around the rope, and taking a fall. Passing this test permits you to lead climb and belay at Climber’s Rock.

    • This certification is not transferable to other climbing gyms.

    If you’re unfamiliar with any of the concepts mentioned above, schedule a Lead Climbing & Belay Course to get yourself up to speed.

    Please contact lead@climbersrock.com to schedule your test

  • Join us every week for some relaxed recreational climbing and helpful hints for new climbers. Our Start Climbing Club is a great way to try out the sport of indoor rock climbing and meet some new friends/belay partners.

    • Tuesdays 7pm to 9pm

    • No previous climbing experience required

    • Free with day pass or membership

  • For female, trans, & non-binary climbers. Join us every Friday at the gym for some empowered climbing, friendship, & helpful climbing advice.

    • Fridays 7pm to 9pm

    • No previous climbing experience required

    • Free with day pass or membership

  • Varsity Climbing Club is a weekly group of teenage climbers looking to engage with new friends through an exciting sport.

    Our coaches will climb with participants and help ensure a positive atmosphere. A little bit of training, expanding skills, pushing themselves, and sometimes goofing off and good laughs come together to create a strong community bond.

    • Fridays from 6:30pm – 8:30pm

    • Free with day pass or membership

    • Rental gear available (NOT included)

Academy (Ages 4-13)

Climb Academy is an 11 week program for youth with sessions running 3 times per year:

  • Fall Session: mid September to mid December

  • Winter Session: January to March

  • Spring Session: April to June

The cost for each session is $495 +HST and includes a 3 months of free climbing outside of class time for the participating child and a complimentary Top Rope Belay lesson for parent(s).

For more information, please visit our Academy page.

To register your child for an upcoming session, please visit our Youth Program Registration page.