Climb your first wall this week.
Bouldering and roped climbing for first-timers, regulars and kids. Your first visit starts with a 90-minute induction, and we lend you the shoes.
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Your first visit
What
Coached induction, then climb
Length
90 minutes
Includes
Shoes, chalk, day pass
Who
14+, under-18s with a parent
Price
$28 (example price)
No experience needed. Wear clothes you can stretch in.
Two ways to climb
Most people start on the bouldering wall and try the ropes on a later visit. Your induction covers whichever you choose.
Bouldering
Short climbs on walls up to 4.5 metres, over deep padded mats. No rope and no partner, so it is the easiest way to start.
Wall height
Up to 4.5 m
Grades
V0 to V7, reset every week
You need
Shoes and chalk (we lend both)
Ropes
Tall walls with auto-belays you can use on your own, and top ropes for two. A coach shows you how both work before you climb.
Wall height
Up to 12 m
Lines
6 auto-belays and 14 top ropes
You need
Harness and a belay check (we lend the harness)
Sample wall heights and numbers of lines.
How your first visit works
Everyone climbs with us for the first time after a short induction, even if you have climbed somewhere else.
1
Book an induction
Pick a time online or call us. Inductions run every day, for up to six people at a time.
2
Learn the basics
A coach shows you how to warm up, fall and land safely, read the grades and share the wall.
3
Climb
Stay as long as you like after the induction. Start on the V0 tape and see how far you get.
4
Come back on your own
Once you are inducted, walk in any day with a day pass, a 10-visit card or a membership.
Prices
Your first visit is the induction. After that, pay per visit or climb as often as you like.
Day pass
$20
per visit, $14 for under-16s
- Climb all day, bouldering and ropes
- Shoes and harness to hire
- Good for a first few visits
10-visit card
$170
$17 a visit, valid for 12 months
- Use it on any day, at any time
- Top it up at the front desk
- Good if you climb a few times a month
Best value from 4 visits a month
Membership
$65
a month, cancel with 30 days’ notice
- Unlimited climbing
- 10% off classes and gear hire
- One guest pass every month
Example prices. Induction $28 including your first day pass and shoes.
Classes this week
Small groups with a coach, 60 to 90 minutes. The tape shows the level, the same colours as on the wall.
V0–V1
new to climbing
V2–V3
climbing for a few months
V4–V5
regulars
V6–V7
strong climbers
Example timetable. Classes $16 each, 10% off for members (example prices).
What the grades mean
Every climb on the bouldering wall has a strip of tape at the start with its grade. The V-scale starts at V0, and the higher the number, the harder the climb.
Each tape colour covers two grades, so you can spot the climbs at your level from across the room.
Grades are a guide. Our setters agree on each one, but a climb can feel easier or harder depending on your height and style.
V0
Big holds, like a ladder. Most people climb one in their first hour.
V1
Still big holds, a little further apart.
V2
Smaller holds. Your feet start to matter more than your arms.
V3
A move or two that needs a plan. Common after a few months.
V4
Steeper walls and sloping holds. Technique beats strength.
V5
Hard moves in a row. Regulars work on these over several visits.
V6
Small holds on steep walls, and precise body position.
V7
The hardest set here. Projects for strong, experienced climbers.
Kids’ club
Coached sessions for children from five, grouped by age and by the tape they climb. Kids move up a group when their coach thinks they are ready.
V0–V1
Little climbers, ages 5 to 7
Saturday 9:00–10:00. Games on the low wall and lots of jumping onto the mats.
V2–V3
Kids’ club, ages 8 to 12
Saturday 10:30–12:00. Footwork, route reading and a first go on the auto-belays.
V4–V5
Youth squad, ages 12 to 17
Wednesday 17:00–18:30. Weekly training for young climbers who already climb regularly.
- A parent or guardian signs the waiver before the first session (placeholder policy).
- Parents of under-8s stay in the building during the session (example policy).
- Shoes are included. Bring a water bottle and clothes that are easy to move in.
Example prices: $15 a session, or $55 for a block of four.
Gear hire
You do not need to own anything to start. Pick up what you need at the front desk and bring it back when you leave.
Example prices, per visit. Shoes are included in your induction.
Climbing shoes
$5
Harness
$3
Chalk bag and chalk
$2
Belay device and carabiner
$2
Helmet for under-12s
Included
Setters and coaches
The people who set the climbs, run the inductions and teach the classes.
Theo Lindqvist
Head setter
Resets one wall every week, so there is always something new on the yellow and green tape.
Mei Tanaka
Coach, inductions and technique
Runs most first-visit inductions and the Monday footwork class. Patient with nervous first-timers.
Walter Price
Coach, kids’ club and belay courses
Started climbing at 50 and now teaches everyone from five-year-olds to retired beginners how to hold a rope.
Sample team and bios.
What climbers say
“A friend dragged me along and I was sure I would hate it. The induction was calm and clear, and I climbed my first V1 before we left.”
Sample climber
First visit
“The new climbs every week keep me coming back. The setters are happy to explain a move if you ask.”
Sample climber
Member
“Our son has gone from the little climbers to the kids’ club. The coaches know every child by name.”
Sample parent
Kids’ club
Questions before your first visit
Something else on your mind? Call the front desk on (555) 017-0112.
I have never climbed. Can I still come?
Yes. Most people at an induction have never climbed before. The coach starts with the basics, and the easiest climbs are not much harder than a ladder.
Do I need my own climbing shoes?
No. Shoes are included in your induction, and after that you can hire them at the front desk. Climbing shoes should feel snug, so we help you find the right size.
What is the waiver and do I have to sign it?
Everyone signs a short waiver before they climb, and a parent or guardian signs for under-18s. It explains the risks of climbing and the wall rules. You can read it at the front desk before you sign (placeholder text).
How old do you have to be?
Children from five can join the kids’ club. From 14 you can do the induction, and under-18s climb with a parent or guardian unless they are in a coached session (example policy).
What should I wear?
Clothes you can stretch in, like leggings or loose trousers and a T-shirt. Take off rings and watches, and tie back long hair.
Can I come on my own?
Yes. Bouldering and the auto-belays need no partner, so plenty of people climb on their own.
Opening hours and how to find us
Monday to Friday
10:00 – 22:00
Saturday and Sunday
9:00 – 20:00
Public holidays
10:00 – 18:00
9 Quarry Road, Unit 4
Springfield, ST 10001. Free parking behind the building.
Book your induction
Pick a day and time, come ten minutes early to sign the waiver, and climb for as long as you like afterwards. Shoes and chalk are included.