Technical equipment:
Indoor rock climbing requires special shoes and a harness. If you are a beginner and you don’t have any equipment, the Hardrock gym can provide everything for you! Visit the pricing info page for more details about the cost of hiring gear.
If however you are planning to come regularly, having your own gear will be more cost effective in the long run – visit useful links for info on local and online equipment shops.
Clothing:
It is recommended to wear something comfortable – gym gear such as tracksuit pants or shorts and a t-shirt plus a warm top/jumper (in Winter) is ideal.
Extras:
Don’t forget to bring a bottle of water and a snack so you can rest and re-fuel during the night.
Fitness:
A basic level of fitness is required – if you can climb a ladder then you can rock climb! With time you will build an improved level of overall fitness, strength and flexibility. Rock climbing is also very good for your creativity!!
Safety:
During your first time at the gym, the Hardrock gym instructors will go through the security check and teach you how to belay. It is very important for the safety of yourself and others that you carefully observe these instructions and always remember to check both your own and your partners equipment prior to commencing a climb.
If you have any questions, or are unsure about anything, it’s always best to ask one of Hardrock’s qualified instructors for help.
