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Golden Rec Center


Golden Rec Center


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Submitted By: Jeff F. on Mar 25, 2006
Administrators: Ben Mottinger, Leo Paik, John McNamee, Frances Fierst, Monomaniac

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  • General – You can lead climb once certified to do so. Make an appointment to get certified. You can boulder without being certified.
  • Phone number – 303.384.8100
  • Location – 1470 10th St.
  • Parking - Several large lots on the north and south sides of the building.
  • Hours – M-Th 5:30a-9:00pm, F 5:30am-6:30pm, Sat. 7:00am-7:00pm, Sun. 8:00am-6:00pm
  • Height of Wall – 25' Bouldering wall is 15' tall.
  • Number of routes – 20+
  • Type of Wall – Pheaux concrete, with natural holds, and small cracks.
  • Leading - Yes, once certified.
  • Bouldering – Yes, no restrictions.
  • Other training options – swimming, cardio, weights etc.
  • Other bonuses – kayaking park just outside.
  • Age limitations – Minimum age 3 to climb.
  • Requirements to certify to belay – must pass test
  • Rental equipment - harnesses only. Free.
  • Daily rate – $5/d adult, $3.50/d youth 6 - 17.
  • Hidden costs – None
  • Hidden savings - Membership if Golden resident.
  • Punch cards – You can buy a 20 visit punch card to save $$.
  • Memberships – Discount for Golden residents
  • Classes – Inquire within for private or group climbing lessons.
  • Competitions – Youth climbing club has contests every now and then.
  • Experienced climbers running wall? - Sort of.
  • Other – Nice, soft spongy floor. You can boulder on the climbing walls to a certain height if no one is climbing. All routes have top ropes set up and most routes have pre-hung quickdraws or you can bring your own draws if certified to lead.



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By John Simpson
From: Golden, CO
Apr 28, 2008

I would be careful about who belays your kids when you go here. A friend of mine was in there a while ago and saw one of the guys working there belaying two kids, on different ropes, at the same time, off of the same ATC belay device... obviously not safe so be careful.