What's New:

Beginner and Intermediate Bouldering Classes - Check out our 4 week Beginner and Intermediate Bouldering programs. See below for more details. Call 466-7625 or submit the form to find out when the next session starts!

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The Classes

Learn from the masters.  The Front holds its place in the climbing industry for the birth of indoor competitive bouldering.  We select only the best, most experienced instructors to guide you through all aspects of bouldering and top-rope climbing.  From your timid first attempts to the most complex climbing techniques, The Front has the experience and knowledge to improve your climbing skills. 

Climbing instruction classes at The Front are an excellent choice for beginners as well as the more advanced individuals.  Known for its small classes and personalized attention, The Front is the perfect place to begin or expand your climbing experience.  Classes offer a non-competitive environment that is conducive to learning and expanding one's ability. 

Class attendance also includes full access to the aerobic and weight equipment.  Enjoy just climbing instruction classes, or include them in a full workout.  Either way, you'll find climbing instruction classes at The Front comfortable and inviting, yet challenging and informative.

The Basics for all classes

Participants have full access to our locker rooms, showers, and to our weight and aerobic equipment.

Please arrive at least 5 minutes before class is scheduled to begin. Wear comfortable clothing that allows freedom of movement.  Bring your own, or we'll provide all the equipment you'll need.

Beginner Class (4 weeks):

4 weeks - 1 hour session per week

Beginning classes require no previous experience; all fitness levels are welcome.

This course is an introduction to rock climbing, you’ll be learning basic techniques in climbing and how to read and work problems.  Technique Works is designed to teach you more about balance and using your feet effectively when climbing to help conserve energy and build better technique.  Each week will be a review of the last week and teaching new skills to keep building on.  After the 4 week course you will have a good foundation to build off of for your journey through climbing. 

Classes are taught in a supportive, non-competitive environment.

Cost is:
    - $35 for members
    - $59* for nonmembers

Intermediate Class (4 weeks):

4 weeks - 1 hour session per week

The intermediate class is for those climbers looking to build upon the skills they already have and are looking for ways to get stronger.  This course will teach some more advance movements and ways to train for climbing. The 4 classes will introduce a 10-week IV phase training program dealing with endurance, power, power-endurance, and recovery.  You will also learn strength training using the campus board and systems board to help build contact strength, forearm, wrist and hand strength. General strengthening will also be covered as well as working opposing muscle groups to help keep the body balanced.

Cost is:
    - $45 for members
    - $69* for nonmembers

Schedule

Private Lessons

The most effective way to establish a climbing training program is tailoring it to your individual needs. Private lessons refine and inspire existing climbing practices by taking it to another level and helping students move beyond physical limitations.  Private instruction is available by appointment for $35/ hour.

Contact Us

If you'd like more information, or to check on the availability of a class or private lesson please, submit the following:
 

Or, Email with questions/appointments, or leave a message at the Front.