Introduction To Top Rope Belay

Are you interested in climbing for the first time? Has it been a while since you have last climbed, and are you looking for a refresher? This course is designed for beginners that are looking to take the first steps to get into top rope climbing. We will teach you:

  • Equipment: How to use a harness and belay device

  • Knots: Tying in with a figure 8 follow-through, plus a fisherman's backup

  • Belaying: Using a locking carabiner and ATC to confidently keep your climbing partner safe

  • Commands: How to communicate with your climbing partner

  • After taking this course, most students can safely pass the necessary MetroRock belay check to top rope climb in the gym

Courses can be arranged outside of normal schedule any day with advance notice, please contact us for scheduling.  Group pricing is also avaliable.

Course Details

This course is designed for: Beginners

Minimum Age: Must be at least 14 years old

Max ratio: 6 Climbers : 1 Instructor

Dates: M/W/F 7:30PM - 9PM

Equipment Requirements: None (Rental gear included)

Prices (per climber): $60 for Guests - $30 for Members, Women on Wednesdays, College Students on Fridays, and QuICK Members on Mondays!

Perks: 10 day membership to MetroRock with gear included*

Reservations are required! Go to the calendar to choose the date of your class and book it. Paying with a gift card or signing up for the discounted rate? Please call the front desk at (978) 990-7625 to redeem your voucher and register for your class! For weekend classes, you must register by Thursday at 6PM!

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Refund policy

If you need to cancel an event, we offer a full refund if the cancellation occurs 21 days or more before the event. If you are altering your booking within that period, we are happy to offer a credit for use at MetroRock, minus the deposit. We will not offer a refund for no-shows or cancellations within 48 hours before the event.

*Limit of only one 10 day membership per individual.  Signing up for the class more than once will disqualify an individual from receiving this perk.