Events
Mar
21
Thu
Our Youth Competitive Climbing Team welcomes youth of all skill levels looking to challenge themselves in a competitive climbing format. Competition climbing is an exciting individual sport which promotes physical strength and confidence. In addition, climbing helps youth build lasting friendships and a good work ethic. As a member of the Team, you will participate in two 2 hour practices a week and participate in a number of local bouldering or sport climbing competitions with the opportunity to progress to regional and national competitions. Participation in the competitive Team is by coaches’ invitation.
Spring Season: January 29 – May 2, excluding April 16 and 18.
Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-7:30pm.
Sign up for Youth Team Try Outs here.
All level yoga class instructed by Uttara Yoga.
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:30-7:30pm.
Free for gym members.
In the Basic Belay Class you will work with our instructor and learn the technique of belaying. After taking the class and before your first time climbing, you will be required to take a belay test showing the staff that you have retained all the information and skills necessary. Taking this class and successfully passing the belay test will enable you to belay climbers in the gym.
This course takes approximately an hour and a half. Rental harness and shoes are provided in course fee if needed.
Course Prerequisite: participants must be at least 14 years old
Sign up for it HERE!
Course topics:
Knot craft and harness tie-in
BUS Belay method
Rope management
Use of a Petzl ATC and Grigri
Climber/Belayer communication
Arresting a fall
Lowering a climber
Basic climbing technique
Climbing rating system
Pricing:
FREE – River Rock Members
$25 non-members
$50 for class with a 1-week membership included – this great deal begins the day you take your belay class. All the benefits to being a member are included; you can come take one of our many instructional or fitness classes, not to mention coming back to climb as many times as you’d like within the 1 week time frame. When you return to become belay verified bring a friend! You get 1 free guest pass (rental gear included) with the 1-week membership, so when you test out you now have a climbing partner you can belay!
Scheduling:
Thursday 7 pm
Saturday/Sunday 4 pm
Be aware: It is really hard to teach someone how to belay without a person at the other end of the rope. The River Rock can’t provide you a climber to take the belay class. The instructor will be on the ground working with the belay class. If there is more than one person in the class, no problem. The class participants can climb for each other.
If you are the only person registered you will need to provide a climber. We will not charge for your climber during the class time and will provide them with all of the equipment necessary. Contact the gym if you have any questions (540) 685-2360.
Sign up for it HERE!
Come climb for a discounted rate of $10, which includes the pass and gear rental. It’s the best deal around!
Hang out after hours at the Wasena City Tap Room for $1 off Virginia drafts!
Must present a valid College ID.
Mar
22
Fri
If you are a Homeschooler, aged 5-17, join us for Homeschool Friday. Identify what Homeschool Network you belong with to receive the discounted rate of $10 for the pass with rental gear included. Please note you need to be aware of our youth supervision policies, click HEREfor our youth specific rules. Spread the word so we can keep this great deal going in the Spring!
Schedule:
Every Friday of the Fall Semester from 12 – 3 pm.
Runs from August 24 – December 14, excludes November 23.
This clinic is specifically designed for, and required for, youth under the age of 14 who want to learn how to top out in our bouldering area. It takes approximately 30 minutes. A parent or court appointed legal guardian must be present.
Course topics:
• How to fall
• Proper top-out techniques
• Downclimbing
• Active spotting
• Review of River Rock bouldering policies
Pricing:
This clinic is $1 (day pass and rental gear not included).
Scheduling:
Friday, 1pm
Saturday and Sunday, 3:30pm
Mar
23
Sat
Special Member’s Only Hours: 8:30am – 10:00am
Must be a current River Rock Member to access the facility during these times. The gym will open to the public (and remain open to member’s) starting at 10:00am.
This clinic is specifically designed for, and required for, youth under the age of 14 who want to learn how to top out in our bouldering area. It takes approximately 30 minutes. A parent or court appointed legal guardian must be present.
Course topics:
• How to fall
• Proper top-out techniques
• Downclimbing
• Active spotting
• Review of River Rock bouldering policies
Pricing:
This clinic is $1 (day pass and rental gear not included).
Scheduling:
Friday, 1pm
Saturday and Sunday, 3:30pm
In the Basic Belay Class you will work with our instructor and learn the technique of belaying. After taking the class and before your first time climbing, you will be required to take a belay test showing the staff that you have retained all the information and skills necessary. Taking this class and successfully passing the belay test will enable you to belay climbers in the gym.
This course takes approximately an hour and a half. Rental harness and shoes are provided in course fee if needed.
Course Prerequisite: participants must be at least 14 years old
Sign up for it HERE!
Course topics:
Knot craft and harness tie-in
BUS Belay method
Rope management
Use of a Petzl ATC and Grigri
Climber/Belayer communication
Arresting a fall
Lowering a climber
Basic climbing technique
Climbing rating system
Pricing:
FREE – River Rock Members
$25 non-members
$50 for class with a 1-week membership included – this great deal begins the day you take your belay class. All the benefits to being a member are included; you can come take one of our many instructional or fitness classes, not to mention coming back to climb as many times as you’d like within the 1 week time frame. When you return to become belay verified bring a friend! You get 1 free guest pass (rental gear included) with the 1-week membership, so when you test out you now have a climbing partner you can belay!
Scheduling:
Thursday 7 pm
Saturday/Sunday 4 pm
Be aware: It is really hard to teach someone how to belay without a person at the other end of the rope. The River Rock can’t provide you a climber to take the belay class. The instructor will be on the ground working with the belay class. If there is more than one person in the class, no problem. The class participants can climb for each other.
If you are the only person registered you will need to provide a climber. We will not charge for your climber during the class time and will provide them with all of the equipment necessary. Contact the gym if you have any questions (540) 685-2360.
Sign up for it HERE!
Mar
24
Sun
Looking for like-minded people to climb with? Join us for Boulders & Brunch, every Sunday morning from 10am to noon. All skill levels are welcome! Often a staff member will be around to climb with you and offer any tips to get you on the wall and having a good time. After climbing head over to brunch next door at the Wasena City Tap Room (it’s quite delicious!).
If you are not a member of the gym we have a special $10 pass with rental gear included from 10am-noon.
Best Sunday morning ever? Most certainly!
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River Rock Climbing is an indoor climbing gym in Roanoke, Va Voted Best Climbing Gym in the Blue Ridge four years in a row, the River Rock aims to be the hub of the Roanoke region’s climbing community by providing incredible climbing, instruction, and service to complete beginners and seasoned experts alike.