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Adventure Climbing & Outing Schedule
High Rock Climbing Wall
Our new Indoor High Rock Climbing Wall is now open! It is located in the Pool area (use the stairs to the Pool balcony to access the wall).
After School Schedule
Tuesdays
3:00–4:30pm: Grades K–1
Wednesdays
3:00–4:30pm: Grades 2–3
Thursdays
3:00–4:30pm: Grades 4–6
After school climbing special note: Youth under the age of 12 do not need to be accompanied by an adult. Climbers 12 and older and belayed certified can climb during any after school climbing times.
Open Climb Schedule
Tuesdays-Thursdays
5:00–8:00pm
Saturdays
1:00–3:00pm &
3:30–5:00pm
Open climbing special note: Any youth under 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. If a climber has not completed their belay certification and are 12 years of age or older, that climber must participate in our belay school before participating in open climbing.
Belay School Schedule
Tuesdays-Thursdays
5:30pm
Saturdays
12:30pm & 3:00pm
Belay school special note: During these hours the rock wall will be closed to all climbers except those that are participating in belay school.
About Open Climbing
The Adventure Department offers opening climbing hours on a walk-in basis to qualified climbers.
- "Qualified" means having the skills necessary to properly and safely manage the ropes—also known as belaying. Such climbers are able to climb whenever they want during Open Climbing Hours.
- Every climber at the Sports Center requires a belayer. That belayer may be a friend, family member, or staff person. Without a belayer lined up, you are not going to climb!
- Youth under the age of 12 must have adult supervision.
- All participants must have a signed Sports Center Assumption of Risk waiver form on file before using the Rock Wall. All youth under the age of 18 must have the form signed by a parent or guardian.
- The Sports Center's Rock Wall is a sports climbing facility, not an amusement center.
- Participants assume all risks in the use of personal climbing equipment.
About Belay School
Climbing is a two person activity, with one person climbing and the other controlling the ropes—belaying. Our belay classes teach participants how to safely control the ropes for their climbing partner, how to tie safe climbing knots, and communication commands. Every climber is required to take this class or must demonstrate a clear understanding prior to climbing.
About Rockkiz Club
Rockkiz Club is our special time for all kids to join in on the fun. The Wall will be supervised by experienced staff to make sure every participant climbs safely. The Rockkiz Club is open to all ages.
About Private Instruction
One hour private and semi-private sessions are available for beginner, intermediate, and advanced climbers. Receive the special attention you need to target the appropriate techniques and challenges that you seek to conquer. Two hour rappelling lessons are available upon request.
Climbing Instruction Pricing
Special note: Semi-private instruction will have two or more participants climbing. Contact the Adventure Department by calling (607) 547-2800 to book your lesson!
- Private instruction for members: $25 per hour.
- Private instruction for non-members: $40 per hour.
- Semi-private instruction for members: $15 per hour.
- Semi-private instruction for non-members: $25 per hour.
Adventure Outing Schedule
| Program | Days, Time & Description | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Community Indoor Ropes Course | Wednesday, November 16, December 21, January 18, February 15 and March 14, starts at 5:00pm. Sign up at the Main Desk. | Free for members, $15 for non-members. |
| Gore Mountain Ski Shuttle Check ski conditions at goremountain.com |
Saturday, January 21, 6:30am–8:00pm. | Free for members, $50 for non-members. Plus the cost of your personal lift ticket. |
| Ice Climbing Clinic | Saturday, February 4, and February 18, 7:00am–6:00pm (Ages 13+, youth must be accompanied by an adult). Sign up at the Main. | Free for members, $50 for non-members. |
| Cross-Country Ski Race | Saturday, February 11. Registration starts at 11:00am and the race starts at 1:00pm. | $15 preregistration through Friday, February 10, 2012. $20 on Race Day |
| Basic Winter Climbing Skills | Saturday, March 3, 7:00am–6:00pm. | Free/members $50/non-members |
Program Descriptions
Little Falls Climbing
Summer evenings are a great time to climb so join us for rock climbing instruction on Moss Island in Little Falls New York. Our lead instructors are trained by the American Mountain Guide Association and licensed New York State Guides. Challenge and an emphasis on safety characterize our approach to the exciting lifetime sport of rock climbing.
Our programs emphasize top-rope climbing where the rope is anchored by the instructor at the top of each climb. Students learn to climb and belay (protect each other with the rope) as well as to move smoothly and with minimal effort on the rock.
Rock climbing clinic include all the rock climbing gear you'll need for a fun and comfortable time at the cliff. This program is designed for novices age 12 through adults.
February Break Activities
Be prepared by wearing warm outdoor winter apparel. Sign up at the Main Desk in advance for all programs. February Break Activities are free for members (non-members must pay for a Day Guest Pass).
Snowman Building & Sledding
February 21, 1:00-2:00pm
Sign up at the Main Desk; Minimum of 10 youth
to run activity)
Tye Dye
February 23, 1:00-3:00pm.
Sign up at the Main Desk; Minimum of 10 youth
to run activity.
$5 for t-shirt, please leave shirt size at the front desk.
Indoor Community Ropes Course
Our Indoor Community Ropes Course Events provide participants with a thrill and a challenge. Working together with other participants, you will traverse the 4 elements over the pool. At the end you will have the option of being lowered into our diving pool. The feeling of accomplishment from completing the course is like no other.
- This one of a kind structure is suitable for participants of all ability levels for ages 12 and over.
Bouldering Rock Wall
The Bouldering Wall (located in the Gym Floor area) is open year round during normal operating hours and is available to all ages. Children under 12 years of age must stay below the designated line. The wall is off limits during special events and league play. Free for members. Non-members must pay for a Day Pass.
