Rent-a-Belayer

“Belaying.” is the process of managing the safety rope. Every climber at TRC requires a belayer. Unlike some recreation centers and climbing gyms, The Rock Club does NOT provide automatic belay devices for unattended climbing. Nor do we routinely provide belayers or “attendants” to manage the safety ropes. It’s important to understand exactly what this means. If you can’t belay and you haven’t arranged for a belayer in advance, you probably won’t be able to climb. We strongly urge first time visitors to call ahead to discuss what arrangements would be best for you or your group.

OK, so how do I get started?

Rent-a-Belayer

Climbing sessions with our belayers are generally 1 hour long. Our belayers are specially trained to work with first-time climbers and make sure everyone is having a great time. To ensure the best climbing experience we limit the number of belayers on the floor at any time. If you want to rent a belayer it’s best to put together a small group of 3 or 4 climbers. Everyone will get plenty of climbing while getting the little rests they need to climb their best. This also spreads the cost of the belayer over more climbers.

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NUTS & BOLTS

Price:
Pricing below includes gym entry fee, instructor fee, and harness rental. Climbers should wear sneakers, otherwise there will be an extra charge for climbing shoe rental. Belayer tip is not included.

  • 1 hour of nonstop climbing for 1 person with a TRC instructor: $44
  • Each additional climber: $14
  • Additional 30 minutes of climbing: $20
  • No shows:  when you make your appointment we will need a credit card.  If you don’t show up we will charge the belayer fee ($30).

Availability & Times:
Staff belayers are scheduled for every weekend and select weekdays.
Belayers are available only by appointment. Call ahead to check available times. It’s best to arrive a few minutes early to get signed in and gear sorted out. Arriving late may cut your session short, as belayers often have back-to-back appointments.

Reservations:
Reserve your time slot by calling several days ahead.

Group size & ages:
To ensure a quality climbing experience for you and our members, belay groups are limited to a total of 5 people. on the gym floor. If your party is over 5 climbers, 2 or more belayers will have to be scheduled. please arrange a group visit. The minimum age for a belay group is 5. Younger children may be able to climb, but a parent will have to be there and our staff will first have to ensure that the child is large enough to fit safely into our harness. For safety reasons young groups may be limited to our kid-friendly Training Center.

Clothing & gear:
Kids should wear sneakers. We’ll provide everything else! Clothing should allow freedom of movement. Very baggy clothes and short shorts can make the harness uncomfortable. What works for yoga works well for climbing.

Waiver:
Everyone needs a waiver to climb. For climbers under 18 it must be signed by a parent or legal guardian. If you are bringing other kids please make sure that their parent has completed the waiver. You can download one here.