Climbing Gym Courses

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Climbing Course Offerings

Outdoor Pursuits offers Toprope Belay and Lead Climb & Belay courses taught by certified Climbing Wall Instructors.

Early registration in these courses is recommended due to limited spots. Learn more aboutÌýRegistration, Refund & Transfer Information.

Belay Tests

All climbers who would like to climb or belay roped climbs must pass an autobelay, toprope or lead belay test with Outdoor Pursuits staff. Belay tests must be retaken annually.Ìý

This test covers everything taught in the autobelay orientation (available from staff at any time), toprope or lead belay courses, (registration required) and cannot be taken the same day as your belay course.Ìý
Climbing Gym membership or day pass required.

ÌýÌýWeekdays (all day) and weekends (2-7 p.m.)
ÌýÌýFree with climbing gym membership
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Toprope Belay Course
Learn to belay your partner on toprope climbs in the gym. This course is for new climbers or anyone who would like a refresher and will teach you the skills required to pass our belay test.
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No experience necessary. Early registration is recommended due to limited space.Ìý

ÌýÌýEvery Tuesday, Sept. 8-Nov. 12
​ÌýÌý6-8 p.m.
ÌýÌý$10

ÌýÌýEvery other Saturday, Sept. 12-Oct. 24
​ÌýÌý9:30-11:30 a.m.
ÌýÌý$10

No courses on holidays or school breaks.
Register by 12 p.m. the day before class.

Lead Climb & Belay Course
Learn to lead climb and lead belay in the gym. This course is for climbers already experienced and comfortable with toprope climbing and belaying who would like to learn to lead.Ìý
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This course will get you started on the skills required to pass our lead climb and belay test. Early registration is recommended due to limited space. Toprope Belay certification is required.

ÌýÌýEvery Wednesday, Sept. 9-Nov. 18
​ÌýÌý6-9 p.m.
ÌýÌý$20

ÌýÌýEvery other Saturday, Sept. 12-Oct. 24
​ÌýÌý12-3 p.m.
ÌýÌý$20

No courses on holidays or school breaks.
Register by 12 p.m. the day before class.

Learn to Climb

This 3-session class is perfect for new climbers!

  1. Learn the basics of hand-holds, footwork, body position, efficient movement and more as you build your movement skills as a climber.
  2. Learn the ropes! You'll learn about safety equipment, tying in, toprope belaying, and technique on roped climbs. This is our Toprope Belay course plus!
  3. Training & recovery - For many new climbers, enthusiasm outpaces developing muscle and tendon strength. Learn how to progress in strength and technique while taking care of your body and avoiding overuse injuries common to new climbers.

Registration includes 25% off one of our Outdoor Pursuits outdoor climbing trips to continue your climbing adventure!

ÌýÌýSept. 10, 17 and 24
​ÌýÌý6-9 p.m.
ÌýÌý$50

Register by Sept. 8 at 12 p.m.

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