Step One: Waivers

Everyone needs to sign a liability waiver before climbing. Minors need their waiver completed by a parent or court-appointed legal guardian.

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Please make sure to use your full legal name, and an email address you actually use. Trust us - it'll make the rest of your experience a lot smoother!

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As soon as you sign a waiver, you'll have an account in Capitan, our customer platform. Check your email for an invite!

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From Capitan, you can:

• Link spouses and family members to your account

• Buy Passes and Memberships

• Book Classes

• Participate in Challenges

• Check into the gym

• and so much more!

Step Two: Orientation

If it’s your first time to our gym, we’ll want to go over a few things with you before you climb - even if you’re an experienced climber.

First-timers can book an Intro to Bouldering class. We even have one especially for parents with kids! 

Experienced climbers, just let us know it’s your first time to our gym at check-in and we’ll get you up to speed.

Step Three: Memberships + Passes

Whether you’re trying out bouldering for the first time, or just looking for a new low-key vibe, we’ve got great options for everyone.

• If you're checking out the gym for the first time, you can purchase a Day Pass or a Two Week Trial Membership.

• If you plan on visiting once per month or so, a Seven Punch Pass will save you some hard-earned money.

• If you plan on visiting at least once per week, a Membership will make the most sense.​

For a comprehensive pricing table, check out our Pricing Page here.

Step Four: Gear

Bouldering is pretty simple, you don’t need a harness, a belay device, etc. All you really need are:

• Comfortable clothes you can move around in

• Climbing shoes

• Chalkbag

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We have rental shoes + chalkbag available at the gym, or you can purchase your own in our retail pro shop.​​​

Step Five: Getting Here

We’re located at 5635 San Diego St. just behind the Pacific East Mall (featuring El Cerrito’s very own 99 Ranch market).

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We're 10-minute walk from the El Cerrito Plaza BART Station, and have a dedicated outdoor bike parking area.

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We have limited parking available in our own dedicated lot, but plenty more available on San Diego St or in the Mall on Pierce St.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What’s Bouldering?

  • ​In bouldering, we climb without ropes or harnesses, and use crash pads underneath us to protect our fall. Boulder problems are generally less than 20’ tall, and require more gymnastic, athletic movement in order to succeed. In other words, it’s a little less like climbing a ladder, and requires a little more problem solving and athleticism.​

• Do I have to be an expert?

  • ​Nope! We teach new climbers all the time, and you’re more than welcome to our gym as a first-timer.

• Can kids boulder?

  • Absolutely! Bouldering is a fantastic way to introduce kids to climbing. Young climbers can learn confidence, athleticism, problem solving skills, how to manage success & failure, and more while having a great time. 

  • We do require aWe have a whole page on Climbing With Kids.