QueerCalendarWe are excited to be back and climbing to see old faces and climb with many new ones!
As we come out of hibernation, we would like to remind everyone to stay safe and respect each other's concerns for safety, this is in relation to climbing & the COVID-19 pandemic.
Climbing at MetroRock:
In order to top rope or lead, you must pass their belay test(s). Please be able to effectively demonstrate you can tie in as climber as well as belay with an ATC. You must pass both. Additionally, there are a handful of auto belay stations, if you are new to the sport. MetroRock also has a large bouldering cave and training spaces available. If you are interested in lead climbing, byo rope, and you will need to find a partner to take the test with. You must be comfortable leading a 5.9 with an unannounced fall and demonstrate proper catching techniques.
Remember to name drop! Let the front desk know you are there to climb with QUICK for a discounted day pass! If you need climbing gear, (harness, chalk or belay devices, rope for leading), let us know ahead of time, we can help with some of that!
If this is your 1st time climbing with QUICK, we recommend reaching out to the event host, for the evening. They are usually in a red or blue QUICK shirt, for details for that night (in case folx are running late, where to meet, public transportation info, etc).
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Things to keep in mind if attending MetroRock:
•Fill out waiver online, prior to coming
•Stay home if you are not feeling well or have an injury that could worsen with climbing
•Check in with front desk and tell them you are there for QuICK for a discounted day pass
•The gym has a men's, women's, and single person bathroom. There are lockers in the men's and women's bathrooms and a single shower. The single person bathroom is near the middle/back area of the gym, in which one step down is necessary. The floors of the gym transition from concrete to soft padded floors in the climbing areas
•There are cubbies available in the gym space to store your belongings
•MetroRock has free parking
•The entrance to MetroRock is level with the ground, there are no steps to enter the building. The gym is on one floor, with one step down to some additional training areas at the back, and one step up to additional leading areas
•The bouldering cave has a training space at the top which you may access by toping out, our there are side stairs. This area does not have elevator access
For additional information, please head over to the MetroRock website or give them a call!
