FAQs

How do I get to your facility?

We are located north of Worcester center off I-190. See link to our googlemap location.

What types of climbing are available?

We have top-rope climbing, lead-climbing, and bouldering at our facility. Top-rope climbing requires that climbers know how to belay and tie a figure-8 follow through knot. See our website link to beginner belay classes for information and times.

Lead climbing requires that each climber be certified by the facility staff. Climbers new to leading must take our instruction lead climbing course. See the following link for more details.

What do I need to bring with me to climb?

You want to wear clothes that do not restrict your movement while also not being baggy. Baggy clothes will get in the way of your equipment while you are climbing. It is recommended that you wear shorts or pants that do not need a belt.

Why do I need a waiver?

Climbing is an inherently dangerous sport. We go to great lengths to make our facilities as safe as possible and take every step possible to ensure that patrons of the facility are safe. That being said we require a waiver from every visitor to the gym in order to stay in operation and for insurance purposes.  (See link for waiver options.)

What is “belaying” and how do I learn?

Belaying is the process of anchoring the rope on the ground and safely catching and lowering climbers when they come off the wall.  If you do not have prior experience with this process you will be required to take a 45-minute instructional class teaching the process for tieing saftely knots and belaying properly and safely. (see link for more information and class times.)

Do you have something other than climbing at your facility?

We have a full set of cardio machines and free weights available at the facility, as well as a yoga room where we offer yoga and pilates classes 4 days a week.  More information about our classes can be found here.

Do you run any special deals during the week?

We have various deals 4 days a week; including Ladies Night, College Night with FREE pizza, High School night, and Family night. Pricing and more information can be found here.

Do you have WIFI?

We have FREE WIFI at our facility and some comfy couches on the 3rd floor mezzanine for chilling out and surfing the web.

Do you have lockers?

We provide lockers at our facility for your convenience. Bring your own lock or rent one from us for $1.

What types of memberships are offered?

We offer various membership packages throughout EFT (Electronic Fund Transfer) membership: $55/month for adults, $45/month for students and military personnel, and $89/month for families of 2 ($20 for each additional).

Don’t want to do monthly charges? Pay by the month for $69.

Additional information regarding memberships can be found here

What kind of instruction is offered at CRG?

We are developing an entire series of classes geared toward both novice and experienced climbers. Currently we offer a beginner and intermediate technique class and a beginner lead climber class (more info here).

More to come including a bouldering specific clinic, health and injury prevention clinic, and lead climbing technique class.

How do I set up private sessions?

Private sessions can be set up with one of our instructors, but we prefer to get climbers placed into the group setting that our regularly scheduled clinics offer. If those days don’t work just give us a call and we’ll get you set up with something that works for you.

Do we have anything for kids?

We have a section of our gym dedicated to child friendly climbs. These walls are 12 feet shorter in height, making it easier to communicate between the climber and belayer, and make the climber feel more comfortable in a unique environment.

We also have numerous programs that are geared toward children including birthday parties, lock-ins, and Let-Us-Belay where we belay for your children. Follow each of the links for more details.