First Time?

Bouldering

For the boulder, you are NOT tied in to a rope, so if you fall, you fall onto the soft mats below.   All climbers must go through a boulder orientation with staff before climbing.

We do require a valid waiver to be completed to be in our facilities. You can give us a call to check if an old waiver is still valid or you can fill one out here:
Complete The Waiver

FAQs

1.  How much does it cost?
Check out our Prices for day passes, punch cards, and memberships.

2. Is there a time limit for how long you can stay?
No, a day pass/punch can be used for the entire day (at the location of purchase/scanned).

3. How old do you have to be to climb?
There is no minimum age for climbing!  Any age is welcome!

4. How old do you have to be to stay at the gym on your own? 
If you are under 13 yrs, you need to be accompanied by someone over 13 yrs. We require 1 supervisor to every 3 climbers under 13 yrs.

5. What if I’ve never climbed before?
We offer climbs suitable for everyone of different climbing abilities (beginners welcome!). We will always go over a full orientation on your first visit. We are a bouldering-only gym so we do not have any rope climbs/auto-belays. Kid friendly climbs and rope climbs/auto-belays are all available at our Kitchener location!

6. What should I wear?
Wear comfortable clothing that you can easily move around in.  If you don’t want to rent climbing shoes, tight-fitting running shoes with a good grip are a good alternative.

7. Are rentals included?  
Shoe rentals are not included in the day pass.  You can rent them for $6+tax each.  We also have chalk bag rentals for $3+tax.

8. Do I need to book anything before coming in?
Nope!  You can just show up any time during operating hours.

9. Do I need to book if I’m bringing in a group of people?
We would love if you would send us an email at waterloo@grandriverrocks.com if you are bringing in a group of climbers.

10. Are there any fees for spectators?
No, there is no cost for spectators. We just need a waiver completed for everyone in our facility.

11. Do you have air-conditioning? 
Yes!

Looking for more? Grand River Rocks Kitchener offers rope climbing, auto-belays, bouldering, & kids climbing!