Climb on.

Below you will find what to expect while visiting our facility.

Rules to Know Before You Climb

Please be aware that climbing is an inherently dangerous sport. Climbing or bouldering on any manufactured climbing wall can result in falls, and falling from any height can result in serious injury or even death. If you have any questions or concerns about climbing in this facility or these risks, please ask us. Safety is our highest priority, but it is ultimately your personal responsibility.

Conduct Rules

These are our climbing area rules. Follow ‘em, or face the music:

No food or drinks are allowed on the blue matted floors or bouldering areas.
No loose chalk is allowed, chalk must be confined to chalk balls.
Do not swing on the ropes or run. Unruly conduct will be cause for removal from the gym.
Participants at Triangle Rock Club must be at least 12 years of age in order to belay, lead, use exercise equipment or top out on the boulder.
Guests age 11 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
The use of vulgar language or improper conduct is not permitted.
Climbing at TRC or using any TRC equipment while under the influence of intoxicating substances is not permitted.
Triangle Rock Club is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
There is no climbing instruction, personal training, coaching, or commercial use of TRC without specific authorization by a TRC Manager. This includes teaching others how to belay.
All participants must use the proper equipment. Equipment brought into Triangle Rock Club shall be used at the sole and exclusive risk of the owner of such equipment.
Before belaying, lead climbing, or lead belaying, you must be approved by a Triangle Rock Club staff member and display issued belay or lead tag.
All belayers and climbers must utilize proper belay technique and DOUBLE CHECK their set up before beginning the climb. The belayer will check the climber’s gear and knots, and the climber will check the belayer’s gear and system and exchange confirmation that the setup is correct. This must be performed at the start of every climb.
Lead climbing at TRC is a privilege. While leading, climbers are required to clip all appropriate gym draws on that route. There are no skipping clips. Practice lead falls are not allowed in the facility except in lessons supervised by TRC staff. Breaking these rules is grounds for removal of lead privileges.
Do not boulder underneath roped climbers. Roped climbers have the right of way on all walls.
It is recommended to have a minimum of one spotter per climber when bouldering. When bouldering the boulder’s hands shall not pass the line of color change on the roped wall.
A climber’s voluntary participation in bouldering indicates their acknowledgment that bouldering is dangerous and that a spotter may not prevent injuries. Spotters understand that they may be injured by a falling boulderer.
A shirt must be worn in all areas of the facility.

Belay Check

We consider our Belay checking a vital aspect of each facility’s overall safety. Never assume that you will automatically pass. Each customer must pass ALL parts of the belay check without practice, instruction, or error. Customers who do not demonstrate proficiency in all parts of the belay check will not be allowed to belay that day, but can still enjoy bouldering, climbing on the Auto Belays, or with climbers who are belay certified. A belay check may only happen one time a day, per customer.

Climbers who cannot pass the top-rope belay check are encouraged to consider taking our Intro to Rope Climbing Class.

Top Rop Climbing Belay Check Requirements

Harness: Climber must put on a harness correctly, according to the specifications of the harness manufacturer.
Carabiner: Climber must clip-in correctly.
Device: Belayer must properly set up an approved belay device according to device and harness manufacturers’ specifications. *
Belay: Belayer must demonstrate proficiency in top-rope belaying. The belayer’s brake hand must remain in constant control of the brake strand of the rope. Belayer must safely and immediately catch at least 2 simulated top-rope falls and lower safely while keeping the brake hand below the belay device.

* Approved belay devices include modern plate and tube-style devices (ATC, Reverso, Pyramid, Spring Plate, etc.) and assisted braking devices (GriGri, Cinch, Eddy, Smart, etc.).

Lead Climbing Belay Check Requirements

Harness: Participant must put on a harness correctly, per the specifications of the harness manufacturer.
Climber: Participant must demonstrate how to properly tie in to the tie-in point(s) on their harness using a retraced figure-eight knot with at least six inches of tail. Participant must confidently climb up the wall while correctly clipping each quickdraw in a controlled manner and take one announced fall and one unannounced fall at the top.
Belayer: Belayer must demonstrate how to flake a rope, attach themselves to a sandbag/counter weight, and properly set up an Assisted-Braking Device per the manufacturers’ specifications. All lead belaying must be done with an Assisted-Braking Device.
Technique: Participant must demonstrate effective lead belaying by taking in and paying out rope to the climber while in constant control of the brake strand of the rope. Belayer must stay at an appropriate angle and distance from the climbing wall and must catch one announced fall, one unannounced fall, and lower the climber.
Checks: Participant must provide a double-check that carabiners are locked and knots are properly tied and secured to harness and equipment.

Fitness Rules

No loose chalk
Children under 12 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian
Please rerack your weights and wipe down equipment after use
Please wear appropriate exercise attire at all times. Proper athletic shoes are also required. No open-toed shoes, open-backed shoes, boots, sandals, or rock climbing shoes are allowed.
Report all equipment malfunctions, personal injuries and specific concerns immediately to the Fitness Coordinator.
Please be courteous of your fellow gym users.

Assisted Braking Device Policy

We require all patrons to use an assisted braking device while Lead Belaying.
We will allow modern assisted braking devices manufactured for climbing. Examples include but are not limited to, Petzl GriGri or the Black Diamond Pilot.
Passing the Lead Belay Check will require the use of an assisted belay device in the gym and the age limit will still be 12 years old. Belayers must demonstrate proper belay technique per the manufacturer instructions.
We encourage signing up for our free Lead Belaying with an Assisted Braking Device clinic. This clinic is offered at all locations and is free for members.
For more information, please see our Assisted Braking Device FAQs page.

General Safety Guidelines

Use your equipment according to manufacturers’ instructions.
Always communicate clearly with your partner and use standard climbing commands.
When bouldering, use spotters and spot others.
When spotting or belaying, give the climber your full attention.

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