First Visit

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• Comfortable, athletic clothing is best for climbing. 
• Dress in layers.
• Long pants are recommended as they will help to protect your legs from the texture on the wall. 
• You should plan to bring indoor shoes (sandals, flips) as there is no bare feet allowed in the gym.
• Change rooms are available as well as cubbies for you to put your belongings. Lockers are coming so for now you may want to leave valuables in your vehicle.
• Water bottle  

If you are wanting to Lead Climb in the gym and have pre-existing experience, you will be required to pass a Lead Belay Verification. This must be booked in advance with the gym.

We do offer Lead Climbing Courses if you are looking to learn how to lead.

Please note, we strongly recommend that you wear a close toed shoe when lead belaying. Belaying in socks or bare feet will not be permitted.

Climb Muskoka is for everyone! Please be respectful of others. 

• We do not tolerate disruptive, disrespectful behaviour or offensive language. Be a good human!
• You are expected to follow the facility rules. We will work with you to ensure you are clear on our expectations. If you are struggling to meet those expectations we reserve the right to ask you to leave the premises and revoke or suspend your privileges.
• No food or drink allowed on the mats.
• When bouldering, if you are not climbing please stay off the grey landing mats. When you finish a boulder move off the mat right away.
• NO BARE FEET. Please plan to bring indoor shoes/sandals to wear when not climbing.
• Always display your belay tags in the gym. If you don't have one, please see the front desk to learn about how to get yours. Only Climb Muskoka staff can teach in our facility.

In order to ensure that everyone enjoys the gym we require children under the age of 14 to be directly supervised by an adult/guardian. 

• One Non-Climbing adult/guardian can be responsible for 3 children under the age of 14 and do not need to pay to be in the gym unless they are climbing. That adult/guardian must have completed a waiver and meet our COVID-19 policies. 
• One Climbing adult/guardian can be responsible for 2 children under the age of 14.
• Full body harnesses and helmets are available for children climbing routes. Talk to the front desk about what is best for your child.

You're welcome to climb in a pair of clean athletic shoes, however you should know that the texture from the climbing walls will significantly damage them. Climbing shoes have a rubber sole that will hold up better than a regular shoe and your climbing experience will be better with a shoe that is designed for climbing! We have a full rental fleet available along with retail shoes if you decide you want your own pair!

If you are bringing your own climbing gear please note the following;

• We reserve the right to inspect harnesses for damage , wear, and its manufacture date. Most manufacturers have a 10 year service life for their harnesses. 
• Our Top Rope stations have GRIGRI devices for you to use.
• Lead Climbers are welcome to bring their own rope and a Brake Assist Style belay device (Petzl GRIGRI, Mad Rock Lifeguard, etc.). Slot style friction devices (ATC, Petzl Reverso, Edelrid Mega Jul, etc) are not allowed for use in the gym. Please note you must display your belay tag at all times when in the gym.

Any questions about gear please check in with our staff.