FAQ
IT'S MY FIRST TIME. WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING?
For your first time, we recommend the following items:
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Comfortable clothes that you can move in
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Socks, if you are using our rental shoes (all climbers are required to wear climbing-specific shoes)
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A water bottle, which can be refilled at our drinking fountain
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We recommend that you complete our WAIVER before your visit
WILL I BE USING ROPES TO HELP ME CLIMB?
No, Climb Tacoma is a bouldering gym. While bouldering, climbers climb routes on walls that stand between 12-18 feet tall. This type of climbing does not require a harness, rope, or belayer. When the climber falls, they fall onto a padded floor surface.
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE TO CLIMB?
Climb Tacoma has no minimum age requirement to climb. However, all climbers 13 years old or younger must be directly supervised by an adult. An adult may not supervise more than 2 climbers at a time.
HOW LONG CAN I CLIMB FOR/IS THERE A TIME LIMIT?
A day pass is good for the entire day. Feel free to leave and come back, just check in with Front Desk staff upon re-entry.
DO I NEED TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT/RESERVATION?
Nope! Anyone is welcome to drop in and climb during any of our business hours.
DO I NEED TO TAKE A CLASS BEFORE I CAN USE THE FACILITY?
Nope! On your first visit, front desk staff will give you a brief orientation on how to use the facility. Staff are always happy to answer questions about routes and give beta.
DO YOU OFFER CLASSES FOR KIDS/ADULTS/BEGINNER CLIMBERS/ETC.?
View all the instruction we offer here!
CAN I CLIMB IN MY TENNIS SHOES?
No, all climbers are required to wear climbing shoes on the wall. Anyone without climbing-specific shoes are required to rent shoes ($6).
DOES YOUR FACILITY HAVE A LOCKER ROOM/SHOWERS?
Not at this time.
DO YOU SELL CLIMBING SHOES?
No, but click here to see what we have in our gear shop!
CAN I BRING MY DOG INTO THE FACILITY WITH ME?
Yes! Please review our Pet Policy prior to bringing your pet in with you.
CAN I BRING MY CAT?
Yes, please do!
CAN I BRING MY (INSERT ANY ANIMAL LEGAL TO HAVE AS A PET IN THE UNITED STATES)
YES PLEASE bring them in as long as it safe for them, other pets, and other humans.
CAN I CLIMB WITHOUT A SHIRT ON?
No, bro.
ARE YOU OPEN TODAY?
Our hours are always 10AM to 10PM on weekdays, and 10AM to 8PM on weekends, with the exception of holidays. See our holiday hours below.
HOLIDAY HOURS
THANKSGIVING EVE
THANKSGIVING DAY
CHRISTMAS EVE
CHRISTMAS DAY
NEW YEARS EVE
NEW YEARS DAY
4TH OF JULY
10AM - 4PM
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10AM - 4PM
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10AM - 4PM
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