Climbing at the gym
Rock climbing is a physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging and rewarding sport. It not only hones the body and builds endurance, but develops problem solving skills, boosts memory and creativity, eases anxiety, and reduces stress. Best yet, rock climbing has something to offer for everyone! Regardless of age, fitness level, or disability status; if you have the ability to pull yourself up a ladder, you can rock climb!
And, no, you’re not afraid of heights. You’re afraid of falling. We help you teach your body how to respond to the feeling of being detached from the ground.
Do I Need to know how to climb to attend a CRUX event?
No, CRUX events are for climbers of all ability levels and experience. Which event you choose to attend first however may depend on your current ability level.
We host both weekly climbing nights at partner gyms, as well as monthly "Newbie Nights" at each gyms. Newbie Nights are specially tailored to first-time climbers, while weekly events are targeted at climbers with some experience.
How do I attend an event?
First things first, when attend one of our indoor climbing events is checking in with our partner gym. If you've never been to the gym before, the staff will ask you to fill out a waiver to enter the climbing area. Once your waiver is filled out, you can check-in with the front desk and pay for your day pass. Make sure to mention you're climbing with CRUX to get our discount!
All CRUX event are headed by CRUX Hosts - friendly members of the CRUX community who are on hand to assist during our events. Once you've entered the gym, be on the look-out for these friendly faces, and stop by to say hi before the event begins. They're usually near the front of the gym, either by the CRUX banner or our rainbow and trans flags. You'll know it's them by their blue and yellow Team CRUX shirts.
If you're climbing with us during a Newbie Night, our head host will ask you to fill out a name tag and pair you up with one or two other hosts who will be your guides for the evening. If you're an experienced climber attending a Newbie Night, let our hosts know, they can help introduce you to other climbers and find a belay partner if you want to climb on ropes.
If you're climbing with us during one of our weekly events, hosts can help introduce you to other CRUXers, assist in finding you a climbing buddy, or simply be a friendly face if you have any questions during the evening.
At the conclusion of every CRUX event members go out to eat, drink, and socialize. Ask your host for details if you're interested in attending.
What gear do I need?
Climbing shoes are a special shoe designed to fit snugly with an outsole of soft rubber for gripping the climbing wall. Chalk is optional, but helps keep hands dry and improve grip on the rock. A climbing harness is a safety device required for any form of roped climbing (top rope, auto-belay, or lead).
All equipment can be rented at the gym. Gear is included in the special discount CRUX participants receive at our partner gyms during CRUX events.