CLIMBING INSTRUCTION

Intro to Tope Rope

A one-hour class designed to teach the basics of top rope climbing with a focus on safety, technique, and building confidence on the wall. This class is ideal for beginners and anyone looking to improve their climbing fundamentals in a controlled, supportive environment.

You will learn essential skills such as:
■ Tying a figure-eight follow through knot
■ Properly belaying a partner using an assisted breaking belay device
■ Climbing using proper footwork and body positioning.
■ Necessary safety checks
■ Climbing commands
■ Basic problem-solving techniques to navigate the routes

Price:
■ Free on Mondays from 4-8pm
■ Book a private lesson at your convenience. Minimum of 2 people required.
+ $15/member
+ $20/on-member

Includes:
■ Gear rental
■ 60 minutes of instruction

Call (915) 308-7210 to schedule.

Intro to Lead

Ideal for experienced climbers looking to advance their skills, the class emphasizes safety, technique, and building confidence on more challenging indoor routes. The indoor lead climbing class is a comprehensive 4-hour course that can be taken either in one session or split into two 2-hour lessons. This class is designed to teach climbers the advanced skills needed for lead climbing and takes place in the gym so participants must be certified in top rope climbing in order to take this class.

You will learn how to:
■ Efficiently clip quickdraws
■ Manage rope slack
■ Fall safely
■ Belaying techniques specific to lead climbing
■ Strategies for conserving energy on longer routes
■ Handling the psychological challenges of climbing without the constant security of a top rope

Price:
■ $80/member
■ $100/non-member

Includes:
■ Lead rope rental
■ 4 hours of instruction

By appointment only.
Call (915) 308-7210 to schedule.

Intro to Multi-Pitch

This is a 4-hour course that can be taken either in one session or split into two 2-hour lessons. This class is an introduction to sport multi pitch climbing for climbers with previous experience in sport/lead climbing. This class takes place in the gym so participants must be certified in lead climbing in order to take this class.

You will learn how to:
■ Set an anchor for top belaying after leading a pitch
■ Changing leads on the wall
■ Belaying a leader from a multi-pitch anchor
■ Cleaning the route
■ Rappelling

Price:
■ $140/member
■ $160/non-member

Includes:
■ Multi-pitch gear rental
■ 4 hours of instruction