Backcountry Gear Swap
Saturday June 25th (10:00am to 4:00pm)
Gear needs to be dropped off the day before with the desired price noted. All sales are cash and are final.
Cash or unsold items may be picked up between 4:00 and 6:00 Saturday
10% of the price of each item will be going to the ‘Run Wyld’ program which provides funding for local youth to attend the Wilderness Youth Leadership Development program at Strathcona Park Lodge. Click ‘Here’ to read an article about this program’s founder Sophie O’Brien.
The Gym will remain fully open during the event
Acceptable Items
Hiking – Trekking Poles / Clean Clothing / Boots / Packs / Books
Camping – Camp Stoves & Accessories / Sleeping Pads / Sleeping Bag (Clean) / Tents
Climbing NO!! Helmets, Harnesses, Slings, Ropes
Climbing Acceptable – Chalkbags / Carabiners / Protection / Ice Axes / Ice Screws / Crampons / Boulder Pads / Books / Artwork (climbing related)
Backcountry Skiing – Skis / Skins / Boots / Probes / Avi Shovels / Ski Packs / Clothing / Snowshoes
There will be Hot Dog and drink sales by donation to further bolster the money collected for the ‘Run Wyld’ initiative
The North Islands largest indoor climbing facility...
A little bit of the outdoors – indoors.
A little bit of the outdoors – indoors.
Courses and Classes
Climbing can be an intimidating sport to try for the first time. We know, everyone had start somewhere. Take one of our drop in sessions and learn a new skill or take your climbing to the next level in one of our courses.
Rates
Click the button below to find the rates for bouldering, top roping, leading climbing, month passes, punch cards more.
Groups and Parties
Looking for an alternative party theme? Whatever the celebration, our guided climbing parties are the answer. We take care of the ropes and you get to climb our walls and have fun… When your group arrives, our staff will take care of all the harnessing and belaying for the session.
Our Facilities
Bouldering
We have two areas dedicated to bouldering, our longtime “cave” upstairs and a newer space next door to the roped climbing area.
Bouldering is climbing without the use of ropes/harnesses and requires upper body/core strength, good balance, flexibility and grip strength – it’s an amazing workout, a great way to get in shape…
Routes are designed for those who require a gentle warm up to more challenging problems for the pros…
NEWS & EVENTS
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