Rock Climbing

The Gypsum Recreation Center and Edwards Field House are home to indoor rock climbing! Both facilities feature a large climbing wall and separate bouldering wall. After completing a Mountain Recreation belay certification, both climbing walls are available to guests during normal facility operating hours. Standard facility admission fees apply, or are included with your membership.
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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2025 Activities
- Tots and Top RopesEdwards & Gypsum
Have a little one who climbs anything and everything?
Come join us for Tots and Top Ropes! Inspired by our beloved Tumble Tots programs, Tots and Top Ropes is open to children who are walking up to 5yo.
Our staff will help parents learn tips and tricks for adventuring and climbing with young ones, how to belay your kiddo, and offer a few extra pairs of watchful eyes so you can get on the wall too.
All skill and ability levels are welcome.
- Tuesdays, November 5 – April 8 | Edwards | 10am-10:50am
- Wednesdays, November 6 – April 9 | Gypsum | 11am-11:50am
Ages: Under 5
Price: $10 - 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 - Elementary After-School Climbing SeriesJan-Mar (4:15pm-5:30pm) | Gypsum & Edwards
Looking for a fun, engaging, and active afterschool activity for your elementary schooler? Our Elementary Afterschool Climbing Series is the perfect opportunity to introduce students to the exciting world of rock climbing! Running as a 4-part series on Mondays from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. at the Gypsum Recreation Center, this program combines physical fitness, hands-on learning, and social interaction in a safe and supportive environment.
All ability levels welcome!
- Mondays, January 6-27 | Gypsum Rec Center
- Mondays, February 3-17 | Edwards Field House
- Mondays, March 3-24 | Gypsum Rec Center
Time: 4:15pm-5:30pm
Ages: 6-10
Price: $30-40 depending on the session/month. - Middle School After-School Climbing SeriesJan-Mar (4:15pm-5:30pm) | Gypsum & Edwards
Looking for a fun, engaging, and active afterschool activity for your middle schooler? Our Middle School Afterschool Climbing Series is the perfect opportunity to introduce students to the exciting world of rock climbing! Running as a 3-part series every Wednesday of the month from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. at the Gypsum Recreation Center, this program combines physical fitness, hands-on learning, and social interaction in a safe and supportive environment.
- Wednesdays, January 8-29 | Gypsum Rec Center
- Wednesdays, February 5-19 | Edwards Field House
- Wednesdays, March 5-26 | Gypsum Rec Center
Time: 4:15pm-5:30pm
Location: Gypsum Rec Center
Ages: 11-14
Price: $30-40 depending on the session/month.
- 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:
1–5-year-olds: $20/hour
6+ year-olds: $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