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.
PRO-SHOP FORUMS PHOTOS PRICES
TRAINING PROGRAMS
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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
BOOKINGS
ESSENTIAL
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.
Payment for these course
is required in advance.
Cancellation less than 48 hours in advance will incur a 25% administration fee.