Party details and planning

Scheduling & Timing:
Parties last  2 hours.   Parties are regularly scheduled as follows:
Saturday and Sunday- 10AM, 12PM, 2PM & 4PM

We recommend that the host arrive about 15 minutes in advance. Guests should arrive punctually. We can start late to wait for stragglers, but the end time is fixed.

Everyone gets plenty of time to climb. Exactly how long you climb is up to you. Most groups find that 90 minutes of climbing is plenty, leaving 30 minutes for refreshments.

Equipment & clothing:
Climbing harnesses are provided for all. We recommend clothing that allows freedom of movement. However, baggy pants and short shorts should be avoided, as they can make the harness uncomfortable. Girls should not wear skirts!! (This may seem obvious, but girls do arrive in skirts far more than you would think!)

The ONLY footwear allowed are fully closed,sneakers. Laces are preferred, but velcros closures are OK. Sorry, sandals, flip-flops, water shoes, open footwear, clogs, or hard soled shoes are not permitted. Guests arriving in such footwear must rent climbing shoes at extra cost. This is done on an emergency basis, we do not provide climbing shoes for parties.

Staffing, Supervision & Safety:
Safety, supervision and service are our top priorities. The Party Guide acts as your host and group facilitator. Additionally we provide 2 belayers for your event. Staffers provide safety orientation, outfit the gear, handle the safety ropes and coach the kids. They also help with your setup and handle cleanup. Most of all they make sure everybody has a great time! Tips are not included. If you feel that your guides did a great job, feel free to let them know.

Safety is job number 1! Before climbing your Guide will review our safety rules. Some areas of the gym off-limits. Swinging from ropes, gymnastics, running and horseplay are not permitted.  Finally, we do not allow Pinatas, confetti, or noise makers. We actively enforce our safety rules and ask for your support in following and enforcing them with your group.

Facilities:
We start all parties at our top rope wall. Climbing in the bouldering area is at the discretion of your Party Guide based on party size, age, group ability and safety considerations. Refreshments are served in our private party rooms.  Food and drink are not allowed in the climbing/bouldering area.

Very Important! The party room(s) must be vacated promptly at the party end time. Party groups have use of the party rooms only, and refreshments must stay in the party room.  Please call for details or contact us if you anticipate needing more time or if you expect a significant number of adult guests.

Ages:
The minimum age for our parties is 6 (6)! We make age-appropriate modifications for younger groups (limiting group size and duration). Please contact us or call for details.

Reservations, Deposits & Confirmations:
A $100 deposit is required to hold your reservation. We cannot guarantee that a time slot request will be held without a deposit. We will call you 3-5 days in advance to confirm your party and the number of guests. Our staffing is fixed at this time. 

Rescheduling & Cancellations:
In the event of a cancellation, your deposit is refundable up to 2 weeks before the party date. Full price will be charged for cancellations less than 48 hours before the party.
In the event of inclement weather every effort will be made to reschedule without a rescheduling fee. If this is not possible then a full deposit refund will be made.

Waiver:
Each participant must have a waiver completed and signed by a parent or legal guardian. Click here to download a copy. Sorry, we can’t make exceptions to these policies. Please avoid disappointment by ensuring that everyone in your group has a completed waiver.