Chetwynd & District Rec Centre Climbing Wall
The climbing was constructed in 2010 along with our facility expansion.
The facility will be offering public climbing wall times and also booked program times. Give Tyria a call to discuss booking a birthday party with us on the wall.
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Drop-In $5.00
Drop-In available during public hours, includes all equipment.
Drop-In Includes HST
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For those who have passed our belay test, you can book and use the wall with the following rates, based on 2 hour climbing time.
Climbing or Boldering
Youth $10.00
Adult $12.00
Rentals
Shoe Rental $ 3.00
Harness $ 3.00
Belay Device $ 2.00
Chalk $ 1.00
HST of 12% will be added to abve fees.
Climbers may bring own equipment to wall pending good working quality.
All climbers must sign a waiver before going on the wall. Parent/Guardian must sign for anyone under 18 years of age.
Rates are based on maximum of 2 hours per visit/per fee.
Call for climbing hours 788-2214
Climbing Wall Safety Rules and Guidelines
General Rules
- No alcohol or drugs, or persons under the influence of either
- Use of profanity will result in immediate loss of access
- Roughhousing and running is not permitted
- No food or drink is permitted in the climbing area; with the exception of bottled water
- Parent or guardian supervision is required for children under 14 years of age
Climbing Rules
- All climbers and belayers must read and complete the climber agreement (the “Waiver”). Minors, those under the age of 18, must have this completed by a parent or guardian
- All climbers and belayers must demonstrate proper belay technique to Rec Centre Staff prior to using the facility
- The minimum age for belaying is 14 years old
- Belay with UIAA and CE approved belay devices only
- Climbers must tie a Figure-8 Follow Through Knot with a overhand knot as a back up directly into the harness
- All climbers must wear appropriate footwear. No bear foot climbing
- Climbers are prohibited from bringing cell phones, pagers, chairs or anything else into the climbing area (items may have a way of falling off injuring others)
- Climbers are not allowed to wear anything on their harness other that what you need to do the route
- Use only holds and wall for climbing. Do not touch exposed metal i.e.: top rope attachments, structural steel, lead anchors etc.
- No climbing above top rope
- Climbers should use chalk balls in chalk bags to reduce airborne dust. Loose chalk is not permitted
- Rope is to remain between arms at all times when climbing
Bouldering Rules
- Do not boulder in areas being used by top rope climbers
- The use of at least one spotter is recommended when bouldering
- No bouldering beyond marked bouldering holds.
- Boulder within your personal limits
- Small children should only boulder under the direct supervision of their parent and/or chaperone.
- Children should not play in bouldering area
Chetwynd Rec Centre staff want to provide a safe and fun environment for all participants and spectators. Chetwynd Rec Centre staff reserve the right to deny or revoke access to anyone for any act deemed inappropriate or unsafe.
