Lessons

Lessons

We offer free top rope and lead belay lessons for those wanting to learn for the first time, or to refresh their skills! We simply ask that you leave a $20 deposit to hold your spot. This deposit is refunded when you show up to the lesson. Since this deposit is mandatory, ALL LESSONS MUST BE BOOKED IN PERSON, AT THE GYM. All lesson dates are shown on the calendar.

How to Book a Lesson

Due to high demand, we do not book lessons more than two weeks in advance from the desired lesson date. If you see a lesson on the calendar that you want to take, visit the gym no more than two weeks before the lesson date to secure your spot! For example, if there is a lesson on the 15th, we can begin booking for that lesson on the 1st.

Please note that all lessons must be scheduled in advance. Drop-in sessions are not available.

Please show up at least 10 minutes before your lesson time to get ready for the session. Note that after you complete a belay lesson you will have to wait 7 days until you’re allowed to take a belay test.

Top Rope Lessons

You do not need any previous climbing or belaying experience to take a top rope lesson! If you’ve never climbed before, this is where you should start. A top rope lesson is two hours long.

Lead Climbing Lessons

For climbers who are confident in top rope climbing, we offer lead climbing lessons. They occur in two modules of 2-hour sessions (which are one week apart, so a total of 4 hours).

  • To take a lead lesson, you must be top-rope belay certified at the Aviary and be able to top rope three 5.9 climbs in a session.
  • You also must be able to top rope belay with an ATC (tube-style device).

Lesson Terms and Conditions

  • By registering for a belay lesson at the Aviary, you have agreed to arrive 5-10 minutes before the lesson start time in order to sort out paperwork, get fitted for equipment, and get changed. Late arrivals (5 minutes after the scheduled start time) will not be let in and you forfeit your $20 deposit.
  • Cancellations: All cancellations and reschedulings must be made at the gym, in person. You have until 48 hours before the start of the lesson to cancel or reschedule without losing your $20 deposit. If this time has passed, please still send us an email to cancel and give your spot to someone else.
FAQ