Rock Climbing
Mountain Recreation is excited to offer a mix of indoor and outdoor rock climbing programs! Whether you are a complete beginner or an expert of your craft, you belong here! From learning the basics of belay and how to safely get into this sport, to honing skills and techniques, Mountain Recreation welcomes you to join us on the rock!
Outdoor rock climbing programs are weather and season dependent.
Explore other Outdoor Recreation offerings by visiting our Outdoor Recreation For Adults and Outdoor Recreation For Youth pages.
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2024 Activities
- Free Autobelay Check-Off (ABC) ONLY 5:30pm-6pm | Edwards & Gypsum
*You must register before 4pm the day of the clinic – no drop-ins. * This is important for our planning purposes.
Attend this free 30-minute clinic to learn how to safely and confidently use basic climbing equipment, follow auto-belay safety protocols, and clip into the auto-belays correctly. After attending, you’ll be able to use the auto-belay system during our facility’s operating hours
Requirements:
- Ages 8-13 year-olds requires parent supervision whenever child is using Auto-Belay & for the parent to pass Auto-Belay test as well
- Ages 14+ can take the test and use without adult supervision
Dates: Tuesdays, November 5 & 19, December 3 & 17, January, 7 & 21, February 4 & 18, March 4 & 18, and April 1 & 15 in Edwards
Thursdays, November 7 & 21, December 5 & 19, January 9 & 23, February 6 & 20, March 6 & 20, and April 3 & 17 in Gypsum
Times: 5:30pm-6pm
Ages: 8+
Price: Free - Top Rope Belay Clinic ($10/participant) 6pm-7:30pm | Edwards & Gypsum
*You must register before 4pm the day of the clinic – no drop-ins. * This is important for our planning purposes.
- The Belay Test is from 7:00-7:30pm following the clinic if you would like to get checked off to use the climbing area during facility operating hours.
This 1.5-hour Belay Clinic will give you basic information and opportunities to practice belaying, and will provide you the knowledge needed to pass Mountain Recreation’s top rope belay test (will run from 7:00-7:30pm immediately following the clinic). In this clinic you will learn Auto-Belay use, climbing knots, harness use, hardware use, belaying technique, climbing communication, how to catch a fall, and how to lower a climber. This class will take place at the Edwards Field House’s climbing tower.
No equipment or prior experience necessary.
Dates: Tuesdays, November 5 & 19, December 3 & 17, January, 7 & 21, February 4 & 18, March 4 & 18, and April 1 & 15 in Edwards
Thursdays, November 7 & 21, December 5 & 19, January 9 & 23, February 6 & 20, March 6 & 20, and April 3 & 17 in Gypsum
Times: 6pm-7:30pm
Ages: 14+
Price: $10 - Free Top Rope Belay Test (no clinic) 7pm-7:30pm | Edwards & Gypsum
*You must register before 4pm the day of the clinic – no drop-ins. * This is important for our planning purposes.
This free Belay Test is for folks to get checked off to use the climbing area during facility operating hours. There will be no instruction offered during this time.
Requirements:
- Ages 14+
- Must already have knowledge of how to belay and rope climb – please regiser for the $10 Belay Clinic ahead of time if you are new to rope climbing.
Dates:Tuesdays, November 5 & 19, December 3 & 17, January, 7 & 21, February 4 & 18, March 4 & 18, and April 1 & 15 in Edwards
Thursdays, November 7 & 21, December 5 & 19, January 9 & 23, February 6 & 20, March 6 & 20, and April 3 & 17 in Gypsum
Times: 7pm-7:30pm
Ages: 14+
Price: Free
- Private Climbing Lessons
One-on-one coaching for individuals looking to take their climbing skills and techniques to the next level. This private lesson can be tailored to what you want to get out of it – including but not limited to: conquering a higher grade, gaining confidence in lead climbing and rappelling, or transitioning to outdoor climbing. Please fill out our questionnaire if you are interested so we can best suit your needs!
Pricing:
$50/hour
Semi-Private Lessons: $75/hourQuestionnaire
FACILITIES
- Gypsum Info
- A 26 foot tall climbing wall with two auto belays and 4 top rope climbing options
- A 12 foot tall bouldering wall with crash pads below
- Edwards Info
- A 28 foot tall climbing wall with two auto belays and 4 top rope climbing options
- A 12 foot tall bouldering wall with crash pads below
