15 degree and 45 degree boulder walls.
All participants must sign a waiver. If you are under 18, this waiver must be signed by your parent or gaurdian. There can be no exceptions to this rule. The staff will provide you with a waiver, or you can download a pdf file from here, fill it out and bring it with you. This waiver must be used, a note or any other document is not adequate. There can be no exceptions to this rule.
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Wear clothes that allow flexibility. All other gear (shoes, harness, chalk) may be rented at Climb Time. You may use your own shoes, or rent them from CT. Climbing shoes have very sticky rubber, similar to that used in racing tires, and they make a significant difference.
There are two styles of climbing available at Climb Time: top-roping and bouldering.
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Top roping is where most people start. It is normally done in pairs. One person stands on the ground and holds a belay device. This is a sort of brake through which the rope runs, and the person with this device is called the belayer. The rope goes from the belay device up to the top of the wall, through an anchor, then down to the second person, the climber. As the climber moves up the wall, the belayer gathers in the excess rope and watches the climber attentively. If the climber falls at any point, the belayer locks the rope and arrests the climbers fall.
A belay lesson is required in order to belay. This needs to be done only once, although occasionally a refresher may be necessary. Belayers must be at least 14 years of age.
The goal of the climber is to reach the top of the route without falling and without being aided in any way by the rope. Often if a climber is working a route at the limit of their ability, they may attempt a route many times before achieving this goal. We encourage a positive atmosphere.
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Bouldering is done on the shorter walls. Pads and spotters are used for protection instead of ropes. Thick pads are permanently installed in the floor, and there are smaller portable pads that may be positioned as required. A spotter may assist in a fall to make sure the climber lands feet first, push the climber towards a mat, or away from a hazard.
You may notice all the colored tape on the walls. These represent "problems" or "routes". There is a "V" shape bracketing the beginning and ending holds. The object is to move from the beginning to end using only the holds tagged with that tape color. If a problem is labeled "any feet", then feet are allowed to use any hold on the wall, and only hands are restricted. Also, if there are no holds taped below the starting holds, it can often be assumed that the problem is "any feet". Most other problems are "tracking", meaning both feet and hands may use only holds that are part of the problem. Ask the staff to recommend a problem at your ability level.
Indoor climbing will exercise the forearms ("grip" muscles), and on the overhung walls, it will exercise the back muscles. Indoor climbing is not very aerobic. Climbing outside, though, will usually involve a fair amount of hiking, often with gear, thus providing a good aerobic workout.
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We frequently cater to groups, including birthday parties, scouts, and church groups. There are tables and chairs available, and groups may bring their own refreshments or order pizza. If your group consists mainly of people under 14, who may not belay, it is good to have one belayer for every 3 to 5 kids.
Requirements for the group rate are:
-The group must have at least 10 participants.
-The group must reserve a time a week in advance.
-All participants must have a signed waiver.
Call for information on overnighters, and for merit badge classes for boy scouts: (513)891-4850.
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