Top Rope Class

This class is designed to train and prepare new belayers for the responsibility of top rope belay. No experience required. The class offers a solid foundation in basic climbing rope work and opens up new climbing options inside the gym. If you have comprehended the material to your instructor's satisfaction, you will be permitted to belay after the class. However, official testing will occur on a subsequent visit. Testing is free. Completing the class does not guarantee that you will pass the inSPIRE Rock top rope belay test. 

PREREQUISITES:

• 12 years or older

GEAR NEEDED:

• Harness 
• Assisted Braking Belay Device (if available, you may use one of ours for free on the day of your class)

AGE: 12 years old and up

LENGTH: ~1 hour      

CLASS SIZE:

• 2 to 4 people
• If you are signing up alone and no one else is in the class, it is recommended that you bring someone who will climb for you to belay. All normal day pass and rental gear charges apply.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Demonstrate how to tie in
• Model safe belay techniques
• Implement safety checks
• Communicate proper climbing commands

DAYS AND TIMES: See calendar below

COST:

• $12.95 Non-Members
• FREE for Members