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.
HELPFUL LINKS
2024 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 – December 17 | Edwards | 10am-10:50am
- Wednesdays, November 6 – December 18 | Gypsum | 11am-11:50am
Ages: Under 5
Price: $10 - Middle School After School ClimbingWednesdays, Dec 4-18 (4:15pm-5:30pm) | Gypsum
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.
Date: Wednesdays, December 4-18
Time: 4:15pm-5:30pm
Location: Gypsum Rec Center
Ages: 10-15
Price: $30 - Auto-Belay Checks5:30pm-6pm | Edwards & Gypsum
*You must register at least 1.5 hours prior to the start 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, and December 3 & 17 in Edwards
Thursdays, November 7 & 21, and December 5 & 19 in Gypsum
Times: 5:30pm-6pm
Ages: 8+
Price: Free
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