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First Visit
So what exactly is The Crag at Cool Springs?
The Crag at Cool Springs is an indoor climbing facility (also known as a climbing gym). We offer a fun, affordable fitness activity in an exciting, cool, family friendly atmosphere.
So you guys are like the climbing tower that we've seen at the amusement park/fair/sporting goods store/mall?
Not exactly. What those places offer is more of a novelty or amusement activity. Here are a few differences between climbing at an "event" and climbing at The Crag at Cool Springs.
1. Parents/adults are actively involved, typically as belayers. In order to belay, you must be at least 14 years old, take a belay lesson ($7), and/or pass a belay test.
2. We do not offer hourly or "per climb" pricing. Many amusement parks or climbing towers offer a set number of climbs for a fixed price (ex. 3 climbs for $7). At The Crag at Cool Springs we sell Day Passes (along with Memberships), meaning you can climb for as long as you'd like, as many times as you'd like, during our operating hours.
Okay, so how long does a belay lesson take, and how much time do most people spend at The Crag?
The belay lesson covers the following information: how to properly set up the belay device, how to safely and efficiently work with the ropes, pre-climb safety check, climbing commands, information about how climbing routes are created, graded, and marked. The lesson typically takes about 15 minutes, but can take as long as 30 minutes, depending on a variety of factors, including questions, interruptions, and how quickly you learn everything and pass the belay test.
Most people spend anywhere from 2 to 2 ½ hours at The Crag. Of course, your visit can be shorter or longer, but that's how much time we recommend you allow for.
What Do I Need To Bring?
If you're over 18, you won't need anything more than your wallet and a desire to try something new & exciting.
If you're under 18, you'll need those things, and you'll also need to bring a waiver signed my a parent or legal guardian. You can download the waiver here and bring in a signed copy, but we can't accept permission slips, emails, phone calls, emailed waivers, faxed waivers, pinkie swears or a friend's signature that was supposed to look like your mom's. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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