New to Climbing or has it been awhile?

If you are new to climbing

We have shorter walls for bouldering and tall walls for climbing with a rope. Bouldering can be done alone and does not require equipment although shoe rentals are helpful.

To climb the tall walls, you will need to take Intro to Climbing to learn how to tie-in to the rope in order to climb them and learn to manage the rope to catch your partner when they fall and to lower them from the wall (called belaying). Climbing with a rope requires a climbing harness and at least one climbing partner over 14 yrs old.

Choose your adventure

If you would like to boulder

  1. Buy a Day Pass and shoe rental.

  2. Sign the Waiver.

  3. Come in and take the facility orientation.

  4. Climb!

If you would like to rope climb

  1. Schedule the Intro to Climbing class.

  2. Sign the Waiver.

  3. Come in 15 minutes ahead of class and take the facility orientation.

  4. Take the Intro to Climbing class and enjoy 2 weeks of climbing.

    It is recommended that you take the belay proficiency check within 2 weeks to get a long term belay pass.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Bouldering is climbing on shorter walls. When finished with a climb, climbers either climb or jump down. No climbing partners or equipment is necessary though climbing shoes are helpful.

    Rope climbing involves tying into a rope and climbing taller walls with a climbing partner that manages the rope (called belaying) to catch the climber’s falls and lowers them off the climb.

  • No previous experience is required. We have everything that you’ll need to get you started.

  • You do not need to make a reservation. You can purchase your Day Pass or Intro to Climbing either online or in the gym. We do recommend that you complete the waiver ahead of your arrival to save time.

  • Yes, you can complete the waiver online or in the gym.

  • Wear loose or athletic clothing and socks. We have rental shoes and harnesses if you don’t have your own equipment.

  • Kids are welcome! Please follow these rules to keep everyone safe when bringing children.

    All minors under the age of 14 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult

    All terrain is available to youth for climbing

    Supervision Guidelines

    4 yrs and under – 2:1 ratio child/adult, with active supervision (within arm’s length)

    5-7 yrs – 2:1 ratio child/adult, with direct supervision (within eyesight and hearing)

    8-13 yrs – 3:1 ratio child/adult, with direct supervision (within eyesight and hearing)

    Must be 18 or supervised by Climb Nittany team member to use the fitness room

    Children ages 13 and younger may rope climb when accompanied by a parent or guardian who is certified to operate climbing ropes (has a belay pass)

    Children must not run in the gym

    When children are not climbing, running/walking is prohibited on the padding and under bouldering and rope walls.

  • Youth climbers can climb as long as they want. There are no time restrictions.