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Welcome! So you want to start rock climbing?
This page is meant to get you started by pointing you in the right direction.
Rock climbing is for everyone, whether you are an athlete seeking out a new workout, a person searching for a new hobby, a parent looking for an activity to do with your kids, or even someone just tired of current workout routine. The Delaware Rock Gym has something for all ability levels, and we welcome you to come give it a try.
What type of climbing do you want to do?
Roped Climbing
The Delaware Rock Gym has 54 fixed top-ropes anchored across our walls.
Roped climbing involves two people: a climber and a belayer. The belayer stands at the bottom of the climb and takes the slack out of the rope as the climber moves up the wall. In order to ensure the climber's safety, the belayer must be properly trained.
To climb on rope at the Delaware Rock Gym you will need a belayer. If you do not know anyone who is properly trained as a belayer, you can either do Trial Climbs with a staff member or take the Intro to Climbing Class. Scroll down for more details about these options.
Bouldering
Bouldering is short, unroped climbing. Our bouldering wall is 14 feet at its highest point. Because bouldering is unroped climbing, bouldering does not require training or additional equipment. Large, movable gymnastics pads are placed around the area for your safety. Bouldering starts at a more difficult levels than roped climbing.
Purchase of a $15 Day Pass provides all-day access to the bouldering area.
Trial Climbs
Trial Climbs are an easy way to become acquainted and comfortable with the sport of climbing. Structured for those who have never climbed before, Trial Climbs are a set of 3 top-rope climbs during which you will be belayed by one of our courteous, properly trained, and experienced staff members.
Trial Climbs are available on Saturdays and Sundays between the hours of 10 AM and 5 PM.
The cost is $15 for the three climbs (harness cost is included).
Intro to Climbing Class
This class teaches all the skills necessary for safe top-rope climbing, including putting on the harness, tying in to the rope, belaying the rope for the climber, and climbing communication. Because roped climbing is a two person system, it is best to take the class with a partner or in a group, but individuals are welcome. The minimum age for the class is 14 years old.
Classes are held Thursdays from 6-8 PM and Sundays from 11 AM to 1 PM. Classes can also be scheduled by appointment. The $35 class includes instruction, a Day Pass, a harness rental, and a belay device rental.
What should I wear?
For any of these climbing options, you want to wear comfortable athletic clothing. No skirts or dresses. Closed-toe shoes are required. Remove any watches, wristbands, rings, necklaces, large earrings (studs are okay). Tie back long hair.
Signed Waiver
Any person who wants to climb, belay or take a class at The D.R.G. must sign a D.R.G. Release Agreement. If the participant is under 18 then their parent or court-appointed legal guardian must sign the waiver on their behalf.
Now you are ready to climb!
We hope this answers all of your questions and entices you to come give the Delaware Rock Gym a try. If you have any further questions check out our FAQ section or give us a call at (302) 838-5850.
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The Delaware Rock Gym
520 Carson Dr. Bear, DE 19701
Tel: 302-838-5850 Fax: 302-838-5852
contact@derockgym.com
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