Take a Whipper

Whether you’re new, experienced, a lead climber or getting back into it, we have something for you. We will belay each other, help find routes and build up strength so we can eventually head outdoors!

NOTE: First time at Texas Rock Gym? Fill out the waiver online to save time.  Then get there a little early as you will need to complete their belay test.

Want to learn how to belay? HTXoutdoors members will get a private instructor to teach you how to belay for $10. (Required your first time.)  Skip the group class that is open to anyone and climb with HTXoutdoors!

Learn how to rock climb before you get to the rock.  Download Rock Climbing: Before the Rock to learn what you need to know before you get to the climbing gym.  We will teach you when you get there; this guide will give you a head start.

“The term whipper comes from the whipping motion a climber will take if an unskilled belayer cuts the fall short, limiting the dynamic stretching nature of the rope and causing a pendulum effect (often into the wall). It has become synonymous, however, with a hard fall, regardless of whether the pendulum effect is achieved or not.”  from wikipedia

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Payment & Equipment Details:

Non-members – Pay at event:  Entrance: $15; Harness: $4; Climbing Shoes: $6; Belay Class: $10 (If you know how to belay and it’s your first time, the gym will check you out for free.  You must check out at each gym in order to belay.)

HTXoutdoors Members: Get 15% off your day pass when you purchase below. Rent gear & pay for the belay class at Texas Rock Gym.  Need to borrow gear?  Members will share ATCs courtesy of TRG.  Email me at amyhope@HTXoutdoors.com if you need to borrow a harness. Limited Supply.  You can wear tennis shoes or rent climbing shoes at the gym.  If it’s your first time climbing, tennis shoes will probably be okay. Once you want to start climbing harder routes, you’ll want a pair of climbing shoes.

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