Types of Climbing

Top-roping is what most beginners do, where a rope runs over a special pulley above, protecting the climber from falling. You'll need a climbing partner to stand at the bottom and control the rope (belay) while you climb; and of course, you'll take turns climbing. Most of the walls at Rockface are dedicated to top-roping, and climbers of all levels take part in this type of climbing.

 

Bouldering is technically the practice of climbing on large boulders, typically close to the ground, so protection takes the form of crash pads and 'spotting' (a friend to catch you) instead of safety ropes. This is simulated in the gym by climbing on purpose-built short walls, or just traversing around the main gym walls. Bouldering is an individual activity, although once you start to try more difficult bouldering problems (especially in outdoor climbing), you will want people there to spot you.

 

Lead climbing is a more advanced form of climbing in which the climber takes the rope up tied to their harness, clipping it through our pre-placed anchors as he or she climbs. You can participate in this style of climbing at Rockface, but you must have prior experience, or check out our lead climbing training program if you would like to start.


               

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Technique Training*
$120 per person

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL

 

2nd & 3rd Monday evenings of each month, from 6.30pm - 9.30pm. Price includes hire gear if you don't have your own. Participants also receive 10% off Rockface Pro-Shop purchases during their course (excludes kits and specials).

Classes are only run if minimum of 4 participants. 


Indoor Lead Climbing*
$140 per person
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This course is a single 3-4 hour session, held at Rockface. Learn how to lead climb in a safe environment. Course fee includes entry to the gym on the day of the course. Minimum of two participants is required to run the course, so bring a friend. To book, phone: (08) 9328 5998.

 

For further details regarding training courses, phone us: (08) 9328 5998.

 

* Technique Training and Indoor Lead Climbing Courses Booking is ESSENTIAL.

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Cancellation less than 48 hours in advance will incur a 25% administration fee.

 

 

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