CLIMBING
CLIMBING AT CLIMB KALAMAZOO
We offer a variety of climbing at Climb Kalamazoo. From dedicated bouldering areas, a 12 x 12 Kilter Board, autobelay's, an awesome lead cave and top ropes for all ability levels. You will surely find yourself right at home. New to climbing? Click here for our new climbers FAQs.
SPORT CLIMBING
44 Climbing Walls, with 150 routes
DIFFICULTY LEVELS
From Beginner to Advanced - we cater to all ability levels
WALL HEIGHTS
25-30 Feet high
GYM FOOTPRINT
10,500 Sq Feet of Climbing with a dedicated Bouldering cave
BOULDERING
Dedicated Bouldering Cave, 40 bouldering routes
DIFFICULTY LEVELS
From Beginner to Advanced - we cater to all ability levels
WALL HEIGHTS
12 foot high top outs
BOULDERING INFO
You will have a blast with our dedicated bouldering cave and other bouldering sections with top out areas as well. We have a stellar route setting crew that sets often to keep things fresh!
GROUPS
Climb Kalamazoo is a great place for groups, organizations and Team Building. Reservations are required for groups of 8 or more. If your group is larger than 24, please contact us at ckzomanager@gmail.com. Groups without a reservation may experience longer wait times.
GROUPS
- Groups must be scheduled at least one week in advance.
- The group rate is $35 per person (minimum number of 8 participants for 2-3 hours)
- Starts with a non-refundable deposit of $280 that covers the first 8 people
- Minimum ratio of children to adult belayers is 3:1
- Observers/non-participants are free
The Gorge
$ 59.00 per person (6 - 40 participants) 3 - 4 hours
Practice information acquisition and application in this quick paced climbing centered program. Team members have facilitated focus on leadership, positive risk taking, and support as they move through learning the basics of climbing and working toward a common goal. This program is suited for active teams of all ages.
The Ledges
$ 49.00 per person (6 - 15 participants) 2 - 3 hours on the ground team challenges
-There is no climbing in this program-
This short opportunity for your team to come together, focus on limited objectives and have fun.
All activities will take place on the ground. Submit an inquiry to speak to our facilitation staff to custom build this opportunity to play positively with your co-workers.
Use a team building program to have fun, focus in on a new project, practice team work, or celebrate your team’s strengths. Suitable for teams of all ages and ability levels.
TEAM BUILDING
Held in a unique 10,500 square foot climbing facility in downtown Kalamazoo, team building programs are an active opportunity to take your team higher. Our programs are led by an experienced group facilitator and customized to your group’s objectives. Thanks to our indoor facility, these programs are not weather dependent.
No prior climbing experience is needed to participate in these team building experiences, and are inclusive of any non climbing group members. These experiences provide people an opportunity to practice the communication, accountability, and camaraderie that benefits any team.
Use a team building program to have fun, focus in on a new project, practice team work, or celebrate your team’s strengths. Suitable for teams of all ages and ability levels.
A non-refundable deposit of half the calculated total will be required at the time of booking. Please contact us if you wish to add participants after booking.
Programs last between 2 and 6 hours.
For inquiries and scheduling contact:
Jay Tatara - ckzomanager@gmail.com
Pricing TBD
Jan - Feb (8 Weeks)
- 4 Person Teams
- Choose your own Team Name
- Weekly Challenges
- Great Prizes
- Entire Team must be present to start League Routes
LEAGUES
CERTIFICATIONS & CLASSES
We offer a variety of classes and certifications ranging from kids classes to more experienced adult classes and industry certifications, you are sure to find the right fit for you. Feel free to reach out to us if you need help finding the right one for you!
Climbing Wall Instructor Program
Offered through the CWA - In house courses can be scheduled weekdays, and on-site courses can be scheduled weekdays and weekends with a minimum of four candidates.
*PRE-REQUISITES FOR PARTICIPANTS: https://www.cwapro.org/climbing-wall-instructor#CWI
Join an upcoming class that has already been scheduled.
For more info or to schedule a class contact Philip Grimm at clilmbkalamazoo@gmail.com
Advanced Belay
2 Person Minimum.
Learn advanced belay skills with an expert instructor in a gym setting.
- 2 Hour Class
- $39/each
- 2 person minimum
- Minimum age 14 + minimum of 1 month climbing experience
Lead Climbing
Minimum 2 climbers. Please note, this class must be booked at least two weeks ahead of time
Take your skills to the next level.
Learn to tie in like a pro, atc and grigri belay for lead climbing, downclimbing, falling skill builder and more!
Pre-Requisite for Lead Climb 2/2.
- 3.5 Hours Total
- $129/person
- Minimin age 12 to lead climb only, Min. age 16 to lead belay
- Min. 2 climbers
- Must have belay qualification + 6 mos and min. of 5.10 ability
Anchors Part 1
2 Person minimum. Learn to build Anchors.
- 1 Hour
- $39/per person
- Minimum age 14 + minimum of 1 month climbing experience
Anchors Part 2
2 Person minimum. Learn to clean Anchors.
- 1 Hour
- $39/per person
- Minimum age 14 + minimum of 1 month climbing experience
Self-Guided Gym to Crag Course
This FREE class focuses on sustainability and ethics as it relates to going from the comfort of your gym to the crag.
- Self-Guided
- FREE!