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Megan Langerak
Gen. Rec. Coordinator


Ph: 303-926-2797

Please see climbing wall schedule for supervised and unsupervised open climb times.

For more information on fees, dates and times please see the Program Guide.

Climbing Wall Certification Test (ages 15+)
Climbing Wall Certification Tests are available during supervised open climb. Climbing belay certification will allow a guest to use the wall during supervised and unsupervised climbing wall hours.

Climb On!
Designated climb times for ECC belay certified climbers only. Climb On! will have staff available to belay.

Belay Rides (ages 3+)
Come and enjoy the thrill of the pinnacle! Climbing wall attendants will belay climbers during supervised open climb. Equipment is included. Closed toe shoes are required. Free with
annual pass. Please show pass to attendant.

Day:      Available during supervised open climb
Fee:      R $2.50 / NR $3 for 1 day of climbing 
            R $10 / NR $12.50 for a 5 day punch card

Parent/Child Climb (ages 4-5)
An opportunity for parents to participate with their child in an introductory level rock climbing course. No experience needed. Climbing safety, commands, and techniques will be introduced. Parents will learn how to put on their child’s harness, spot their child, as well as cheer on and support their child. Parents that are ECC belay certified climbers will be able to belay for their child. Parent attendance is mandatory for all classes. Closed toe shoes required.

Mini Climbers (ages 6-9)
This is a great class for youngsters of all levels of climbing experience. Participants will learn teamwork, balance, coordination, commands, technique, and much more. Closed toe shoes are required.

Lil Girls Rock (ages 6-8)
Little girls rock too! We introduce the sport of climbing from a girl’s point of view. This is a beginner climbing class that will teach basic climbing movements, the figure eight knot, commands and ways to keep climbing safe. All topics are taught in a fun way just for girls! Closed toe shoes are required.

Rock On! (ages 8-14)
Safety, technique development, and basic movements are the main focus of this class. Participants will be taught how to utilize their strength and balance while climbing. This class is perfect for those kids who have moved beyond Mini Climbers or Lil Girls Rock but are not ready for Rock Star Climbers. All skill levels welcome. Closed toe shoes required.

Climbing Camp (ages 7-14)
Campers will spend the week having fun at the climbing wall. Technical aspects of climbing such as body positioning, foot placement and hand grips will be discussed. In addition, we will have contests, equipment demos and various games to play. Climbers will try to accomplish climbing routes on our wall of varying difficulty. The students will also work on developing their bouldering skills. Closed toe shoes are required. Offered during Spring Break and Summer Break only.

Girls Rock (ages 8-14)
Girls rule in this class! This is a more advanced class than Lil Girls Rock. The sport of climbing is taught from a female’s point of view. Taught by an experienced female teacher, this class focuses on advanced movements, gear selection, as well as additional climbing techniques, all in a fun and supportive way. Closed toe shoes are required

Rock Star Climbers (ages 8-14)
Advanced climbing movements and technique are developed in this class. This class is designed to be the next step up for those that have out grown the Mini and Youth Climbing classes. Closed toe shoes required.

Adult Intro to Climbing (ages 15+)
Participants will learn and practice basic climbing commands and movement. Participants will also learn how to belay and will become ECC belay certified through this course. General climbing equipment and its practical use will also
be covered. Closed toe shoes required.

Adult Climbing Level 2: Transition to Outdoors (ages 15+)
This course will teach participants advanced climbing movements and techniques, and give participants plenty of practice to master the techniques. Other class topics also include: safety considerations, reducing environmental impact when climbing outdoors, as well as gear for outdoor climbing and its use. The purpose of the level 2 class will be to prepare participants to be able to climb outside with an experienced partner, or guide, who would be the lead climber. Participants must be proficient in top rope belay techniques. Closed toe shoes are required and climbing shoes are highly recommended.

Climbing Belay Certification (ages 15+)
This course will teach participants proper belay techniques and commands. Participants must attend both classes. All participants who attend and pass the class will receive an ECC belay certification card. This card will allow individuals to climb, belay and/or boulder during open climbing wall hours with a valid pass or daily admission.

Climbing Belay Refresher (ages 15+)
This clinic will refresh climbers on proper belay techniques. Prior experience with belay technique or ECC belay certification is required.


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