Climbing

How To Use The Wall

Everyone who climbs must fill out a climbing waiver in the presence of a member of the climbing staff (kids under 18 must have a parent with them to sign the form the first time they climb).

Anyone 14 or older is welcome to come down to the wall any time it is open to have a staff member belay them up the wall. Kids under the age of 14 must have an adult with them to climb and will be belayed one time, as we ask the parents to take the free safety class, so you may directly work with your child!

The climbing staff is glad to belay you as time permits but will encourage everyone who enjoys climbing to take one of the free safety certification classes to “learn the ropes.” Once you have completed the class and have demonstrated the skills you learned you will be welcome to come and utilize the wall anytime we are open. Experienced climbers may test out anytime the wall is open, and climb during any open club hours using our Unsupervised Climbing Certification.

Thank you for your interest in Climbing at Lakeshore Athletic Club-Flatiron. Please feel free to contact me at (303) 729-4300 or msproch@powerwellness.com with any questions or concerns regarding our climbing wall. Melinda Sproch, Climbing Manager

Melinda Sproch’s Bio

Melinda started climbing in 1997, moving quickly into multi-pitch traditional climbing by 1998.

Climbing areas include:

Joshua Tree National Park, CA

Red Rocks, NV

Lake Tahoe, CA

Yosemite National Park, CA

Vantage, WA

Index, WA

Mount Baker, WA

Rainier, WA

New Helm, WA

Glacier Peek, WA

Northern Cascades, WA

Moab, UT

Indian Creek, UT

Smith Rock, OR

Melinda has instructed climbing for 10 years: Bouldering Technique, Belay Certification Courses, Children’s Introduction Courses and General Lead Technique and has managed an indoor climbing wall for Recreational Equipment Incorporated for the past five years.

What About The Kids?

The climbing staff will belay a child one time and then we ask you, as a parent, to take our free safety class. Once certified you are welcome to bring your kids down to the wall anytime it is staffed and climb for as long as you like. Climbing as a family is a great way to spend time together and to get the kids involved in a fantastic sport, building confidence, strength and stamina.

Kids under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult and are not able to belay. Other than that there are no age restrictions, although it is suggested age 3 is a great starting point. If you feel comfortable with your child climbing we are glad to help you get them up (and down) safely. Our full body harnesses start at 33 lbs, so get them started early!

Getting Started: Come down and have a member of the staff belay you up and show you around and definitely come to one of the free safety classes, just show up at the appointed times. (Saturday and Sunday at 2pm sharp)

Climbing is great fun and incredible exercise! Come on down the staff is eager to meet you. So don’t wait another day to take advantage of Lakeshore’s climbing wall!

Youth Programs

Little Monkeys Clinic
3-6 years old – $65.00 (Maximum of four participants, shoe rental included)

A great way to expose the little one to climbing! A series of four one hour class designed to introduce your little monkey to rock climbing through games and activities that teach them basic safety and climbing skills. We focus on movement, comfort and fun on the rock wall with an engaging game based climbing program.

*Dates and times are in the climbing book at the Front Desk or email the Climbing Wall Manager.

Little Monkeys Classes – September 2010 - PDF

Youth Climbing Class

7-13 years old – $65.00 (Maximum of four participants, shoe rental included)

A series of four one hour climbing classes designed for young climbers how to use the climbing facilities and how to improve their climbing skills through route finding, movement and strength. If you have a climber between 7 and 13, this is perfect for them!

*Dates and times are in the climbing book at the Front Desk or email the Climbing Wall Manager.

Youth Climbing Nights September 2010 - PDF

Programs

Learn 2 Lead

This class emphasizes proper lead climbing technique for leading both indoor and out. Be ready for those hard sport routes!
*Must be able to climb 5.9 and is taught at the discretion of the instructor.

Friday Night Family Climb

Want a fun night out with the family? What better way to bond then dinner and climbing with the family! Every 2^nd Friday from 5:30-7, we offer family climbing night. We order the pizza and get you up the wall. $15 dollars per family of four. First time climbers must have participated in our free safety class for basic knowledge. It’s fun for everyone! Sign up at the front desk.

Adult Bouldering Class

Do you enjoy the art of climbing and want a new type of challenge? No ropes involved just you and the boulder. Push yourself to new heights with a bouldering class where you will improve your strength and technique quickly. Individuals will be challenged at their own level. It’s great for beginners, as well as those with experience.

Bouldering Class - PDF

Private Lessons

(any age or skill level) 1 hour (shoe rental included)

This class can be customized to meet your specific goals whatever they may be. Learn new techniques and improve on any weaknesses. $55 for a single. If more are interested, then hours and rates can be discussed. Can be taught by any instructor requested!
For more info: flatiron-climbing@powerwellness.com

Shoe rentals included.

Private Lessons - PDF

Corporate Team Building

Rock Climbing offers a unique and engaging team building environment. Consider hosting your next corporate team building event at Lakeshore incorporating the rock wall!

Please contact flatiron-climbing@powerwellness.com for your quote.
(One month notice is appreciated)

Birthday Parties and Private Rentals