ADULT PROGRAMS
ADULT PROGRAMS
ADULT PROGRAMS
Education
Education
INTRO TO GYM CLIMBING
This class is designed to help new climbers learn about indoor gym climbing, both bouldering and sport. We’ll cover gym etiquette, climbing terminology, how to fall, and how to belay. You will learn how to tie the figure 8 knot and use a GRIGRI, perform buddy checks, belay using industry standards, bouldering and falling, climbing terminology and gym etiquette, and more.
Ages 8+
2 hour class
Single Event
1 month Membership Included
INTRO TO GYM CLIMBING
This class is designed to help new climbers learn about indoor gym climbing, both bouldering and sport. We’ll cover gym etiquette, climbing terminology, how to fall, and how to belay. You will learn how to tie the figure 8 knot and use a GRIGRI, perform buddy checks, belay using industry standards, bouldering and falling, climbing terminology and gym etiquette, and more.
Ages 8+
2 hour class
Single Event
1 month Membership Included
BELAY LESSONS
Whether you are a boulderer, a beginner, or an experienced climber in need of a belay refresher, this one-hour class may be the right fit for you. You’ll learn how to properly put on a harness, tie a figure-8 knot, check yourself and your partner, and belay by nationally recognized standards. Once you pass the class, you will be given a provisional belay certification that is only good for the day of your belay lesson. To get fully certified at CityROCK, you must pass our belay test 24 hours after taking the class.
Ages 8+
1 hour class
Single Event
BELAY LESSONS
Whether you are a boulderer, a beginner, or an experienced climber in need of a belay refresher, this one-hour class may be the right fit for you. You’ll learn how to properly put on a harness, tie a figure-8 knot, check yourself and your partner, and belay by nationally recognized standards. Once you pass the class, you will be given a provisional belay certification that is only good for the day of your belay lesson. To get fully certified at CityROCK, you must pass our belay test 24 hours after taking the class.
Ages 8+
1 hour class
Single Event
MOVEMENT
This class is for people who are ready to learn to climb more efficiently and delve into some more technical skills. With a focus on footwork, this progressive, 4-week technical climbing skills class is perfect for beginners up to V2/V3 (5.10) climbers. Each week will challenge the climber with new skills designed to improve your ability to move on the wall.
Ages 18+
2 hour classes
1x / week
4 weeks
MOVEMENT
This class is for people who are ready to learn to climb more efficiently and delve into some more technical skills. With a focus on footwork, this progressive, 4-week technical climbing skills class is perfect for beginners up to V2/V3 (5.10) climbers. Each week will challenge the climber with new skills designed to improve your ability to move on the wall.
Ages 18+
2 hour classes
1x / week
4 weeks
INTRO TO LEAD
The first day will cover clipping techniques, back clipping, z-clipping, bad leg positioning, lead belaying, giving a soft catch, falling, risk assessment, and more. The second class is one week after the first to give you plenty of time to practice. In the second class, students will lead routes while receiving feedback from their coach. They will fall in many different situations and cover risk assessment in more detail. At the end of the second day, students will have an option to become lead certified at CityROCK.
Ages 14+
3 hour classes
1x / week
2 weeks
INTRO TO LEAD
The first day will cover clipping techniques, back clipping, z-clipping, bad leg positioning, lead belaying, giving a soft catch, falling, risk assessment, and more. The second class is one week after the first to give you plenty of time to practice. In the second class, students will lead routes while receiving feedback from their coach. They will fall in many different situations and cover risk assessment in more detail. At the end of the second day, students will have an option to become lead certified at CityROCK.
Ages 14+
3 hour classes
1x / week
2 weeks
OUTDOOR CLASSES
Want to take your indoor climbing outside? Check out our Gym to Crag offering which will give you all the skills you need to climb outside. We also offer other various outdoor classes all through our partnership with Pikes Peak Alpine School.
Ages 18+
in partnership with Pikes Peak Alpine School
OUTDOOR CLASSES
Want to take your indoor climbing outside? Check out our Gym to Crag offering which will give you all the skills you need to climb outside. We also offer other various outdoor classes all through our partnership with Pikes Peak Alpine School.
Ages 18+
in partnership w. Pikes Peak Alpine School
Leagues
Leagues
BOULDERING AND SPORT LEAGUES
Leagues are a great way to make friends and find community. Approximately every two months, we alternate between adult bouldering league (ABL) and sport climbing league (SCL). Both options are perfect for any climbing level. After the first week, we'll assign teams of varied abilities who will work together for the next five weeks. ABL and SCL are both full of climbing, laughter, encouragement, and camaraderie.
Ages 18+
members only
BOULDERING AND SPORT LEAGUES
Leagues are a great way to make friends and find community. Approximately every two months, we alternate between adult bouldering league (ABL) and sport climbing league (SCL). Both options are perfect for any climbing level. After the first week, we'll assign teams of varied abilities who will work together for the next five weeks. ABL and SCL are both full of climbing, laughter, encouragement, and camaraderie.
Ages 18+
members only
1:1 Options
1:1 Options
1:1 or SMALL GROUP COACHING
Do you want to receive more individualized coaching? Feel like you've plateaued or need more specific direction in your climbing journey? Private coaching might be a good option for you. From movement and technique to catching lead falls, we're here to work with you. Let us know what you would like to work on and our coach will personalized a sessions, or sessions, just for you.
Ages 7+
Sign up by contacting our Adult Programs Director
1:1 or SMALL GROUP COACHING
Do you want to receive more individualized coaching? Feel like you've plateaued or need more specific direction in your climbing journey? Private coaching might be a good option for you. From movement and technique to catching lead falls, we're here to work with you. Let us know what you would like to work on and our coach will personalized a sessions, or sessions, just for you.
Ages 7+
Sign up by contacting our Adult Programs Director
RENT A BELAYER
Are you new to climbing and want someone to belay you and/or your kids? We've got you covered with our rent a belayer option. We will get you shoes and a harness, and have a coach tie you in so all you need to do is climb. Or maybe you are an experienced climber who just wants to get a bunch of laps in. Either way, try out rent a belayer.
Sign up by contacting our Adult Programs Director
RENT A BELAYER
Are you new to climbing and want someone to belay you and/or your kids? We've got you covered with our rent a belayer option. We will get you shoes and a harness, and have a coach tie you in so all you need to do is climb. Or maybe you are an experienced climber who just wants to get a bunch of laps in. Either way, try out rent a belayer.
Sign up by contacting our Adult Programs Director
Meet Up Groups
Meet Up Groups
BOOMERS
Boomers is a climbing meetup group for climbers ages 50+ who want to climb with other like-minded individuals under the guidance of a coach. Boomers is for everyone from novice to very experienced climbers. Participants can expect to learn various injury prevention methods, fundamental climbing movement, and have fun in a low-key setting while also receiving one-on-one coaching.
Ages 50+
2 hours
Every Thursday @ 10-12 PM or 6-8 PM
BOOMERS
Boomers is a climbing meetup group for climbers ages 50+ who want to climb with other like-minded individuals under the guidance of a coach. Boomers is for everyone from novice to very experienced climbers. Participants can expect to learn various injury prevention methods, fundamental climbing movement, and have fun in a low-key setting while also receiving one-on-one coaching.
Ages 50+
2 hours
Every Thursday @ 10-12 PM or 6-8 PM
NAME TAG NIGHT
Do you want to meet new belay partners? Have you ever wanted a little more guidance or direction while climbing without the structure of a class? Come on out for Name Tag Night on Thursdays! You’ll get to climb with a coach, meet new belay partners, and build community. No need to sign up in advance. No experience needed, just a name tag and a smile (Name tags provided).
Ages 8+
3 hours
Every Tuesday @ 6PM
NAME TAG NIGHT
Do you want to meet new belay partners? Have you ever wanted a little more guidance or direction while climbing without the structure of a class? Come on out for Name Tag Night on Thursdays! You’ll get to climb with a coach, meet new belay partners, and build community. No need to sign up in advance. No experience needed, just a name tag and a smile (Name tags provided).
Ages 8+
3 hours
Every Tuesday @ 6PM
Adaptive
Adaptive
CLIMB OR VOLUNTEER
Adaptive climbing aims to make the sport accessible to people of all abilities, including those with physical disabilities or cognitive impairments. Our Adaptive Climbing Group is a CityROCK community-based program for all ages and skill levels. Volunteers provide one-on-coaching and offer personal support and goal setting for climbers.
CLIMB OR VOLUNTEER
Adaptive climbing aims to make the sport accessible to people of all abilities, including those with physical disabilities or cognitive impairments. Our Adaptive Climbing Group is a CityROCK community-based program for all ages and skill levels. Volunteers provide one-on-coaching and offer personal support and goal setting for climbers.