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FAQ
1. What ages can climb?
A: We know all too well that little ones Love to climb! That being said, anyone under the age of 3 is just too young to climb in our facility; therefore, our MINIMUM age for climbers is three years old. Those under the age of 13 will need to be DIRECTLY supervised while climbing by an adult, or a Rock Out programming instructor (ie/ on the team, afterschool program, or a summer camp). We offer a quick training session for the adults that will be supervising their children in the facility. As far as how old is too old, if you can still walk, you can climb! We recommend the article link below on taking kids to a climbing gym.
Tips for taking kids to the climbing gym.
2. WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?
A: We like to be comfortable when we climb. Our facility is climate controlled; however, climbing can be a rigorous activity. We frequently open the big doors and turn on the fans to feel like we are outside; although, we like to keep it buttoned up and comfortable on those scorching summer days. We recommend comfortable fitting clothing with "stretchy" materials. Shorts and a T-Shirt are perfectly acceptable. Be prepared to see women in sports bras with athletic shorts, men with rippling muscles bursting from tank tops and shorts, and although we won't turn anyone away for wearing jeans, they're likely to get some side-eye looks! If you plan on renting a pair of our awesome Red Chili climbing shoes, please bring a pair of socks with you as they are required. If you forgot them, we'll have you covered with a pair for a buck.
We Love REI, and think they do a great job of outfitting people for adventure activities, so check out this article which has a section on clothing as well as some other good topics.
https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/indoor-climbing.html
3. DO I NEED EXPERIENCE CLIMBING?
A: We have a lot of people showing up for their first climbing experience. Rock Out Climbing Gym is a Bouldering gym meaning there are no ropes or harnesses. We have a variety of terrain and difficulty levels from the very basic to the more extreme. During our facility orientation, we will show you how to fall properly (although we encourage down climbing), explain what the difficulty levels are, and get you climbing in no time! We also offer classes by appointment for beginners and those looking to take their climbing to the next level. You do not need any special gear but see above for clothing recommendations. If you have never been to a climbing gym. we recommend the article link below from our Friends at Friction Labs.
4. DO YOU HAVE ROPES?
A: We are a bouldering gym which means there are no ropes, harnesses, or belay devices used. Our walls are 16 feet tall, and 15 feet above the 12 inches of padded flooring beneath the climbing surfaces. We teach every one who comes to the gym the proper way to fall, we encourage down climbing, and we always recommend just climbing the routes and not falling! Don't worry if you're "afraid of heights", you can climb as high as you are comfortable, and still be incredibly challenged.
5. WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
A: We have links to our digital waivers to complete before you arrive, you can print one out and bring it with you (recommended for those under 18 needing a Parent/Guardian signature as well as a copy of photo ID if the Parent/Guardian is not present), or you can fill one out on your smart phone while in the gym.