Instruction

First visit to Central Rock?

Here is what you need to know before you come in for your visit…

Waivers: Everyone (including non-climbers) must sign a waiver form before they can enter the climbing area. Everyone under the age of 18 must have the waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. No Exceptions!! Click here for Waiver.

Your options for climbing at CRG:

• Top-Roping: Top-Roping is the preferable option for first time climbers. Top-Roping is a type of climbing where you ascend walls up to 40 ft. in height! Top-roping requires 2 people: The belayer (or the person who manages the rope), and of course, the climber. In order to belay, you must first take our belay class or pass our belay test. Click here to learn more about our beginner belay class.
• Bouldering: Bouldering involves ascending our shorter, more difficult walls. Our tallest point on the bouldering wall is just over 14 ft. All of our floors are covered with six inches of foam to protect climbers, and the bouldering areas are protected with additional eight and twelve inch tapered mats. NO BELAY TRAINING REQUIRED FOR BOULDERING!
• Let Us Belay: Want trained staff to belay for you and/or your children? Take advantage of our Let Us Belay Program. Come in on Saturdays and Sundays 11am-4pm and we will provide a belaying service, or call to set up an appointment. See Rates page for pricing. (Click here for rates)

Note: Though the walls are significantly higher for top-roping, it’s usually a more enjoyable experience for those who are new to the sport. We offer lots of routes that are designed for beginners and a whole section specifically for children. We also encourage beginners to take advantage of the belay class early on as it opens up a lot of climbing opportunities and it also makes it so that everyone in a group can enjoy climbing—not just belaying!