Climber Skill Levels

BEGINNERS

• Take an Intro to Climbing Workshop 
  • Cost: $5
  • Learn: climbing, belaying, and tying knots for Venture Outdoor Leadership's Climbing Wall.
  • Belay test is included, but is taken at least 24 hours after the workshop.
  • Register on Venture Outdoor Leadership's Niner Engage Page under the "Events" tab.
• Stop by the wall and try it out!
  • First visit is free!
  • Staff are available to:
    • explain the intracies of climbing
    • belay

EXPERIENCED BELAYERS

Take our belay test

• Ask for the senior staff.
• If time permits, they will be happy to offer the test.
• Belay certifications from other walls do not convey.

BOULDERING

Bouldering is a great way to practice your skills without the need of a certified belayer.

• Having an active spotter is required.
• Your feet may not go higher than your spotter's shoulders.
• Horizontal dynamic moves (i.e. dynos) are not permitted.
• Roped climbers have right of way.
• No bouldering is permitted under a roped climber.