General – Probably one of the best in Colorado with good routes, good atmosphere, great owners. Can be popular. Phone number – 303-CLIMB99 (303.254.6299) Location – 9499 Washington, W side of Washington, S of Thorton Pkwy, Thornton, CO Parking – abundant, free Hours – 12-11 weekdays, 12-8 S, 9-6 Su Height of Wall – 37 ft Size of wall - 9000 sq ft. Range of difficulty – 5.0 to 5.14a Number of routes – 90 routes, 60-70 boulder problems, probably 45-50 ft Type of Wall – custom Leading – yes, abundant; up to 45 ft in length; starts at 5.9 Bouldering – yes, abundant. 1100sq ft. Walls to 12 ft or so Auto belay – 2 available Other training options – Bachar Ladder, aerobic machines, weights, system board, lap pulldowns, weight stack, cycling Other bonuses – rental videos, climbing mags for reading, climbing guidebooks, some gear, even kid's harnesses, some clothes, discounts Age limitations – none; 30 lb minimum Requirements to certify to belay – must pass belay test, lead test; must be 12y old to belay Rental equipment – yes, harnesses, shoes, belay devices, etc. $3.50 harness, $5.50/shoes, $1/belay device, $1/chalk bag, $3.50/kid's harness Daily rate – $14 for normal hours, $10 off hours (start before 3p, after 9p) Hidden costs – none Hidden savings – memberships, punch cards; off hours start of climbing; student nights Fri 8-close, S 5p-close $1/item rental, $5 to get in Punch cards – off hours 10/$75; on hours 5/$60, 10/$105, 20/$185 Memberships – $25 initiation fee; available by month; off hrs $189/6mo, $321/y; any hours $270/6mo, $459/y bouldering only – off hours $150/6mo $250/y Classes – yes, many types, including stretching (infrequently), intro lesson S, M; lead W qo week Competitions – yes, SW divisionals Experienced climbers running wall? - yes Other – nice atmosphere, can get busy on winter evenings/bad weather. Occasionally large non-climber classes in gym. Phone available in gym.
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