New Climbers

HOW TO GET STARTED

Easiest way to get started is by doing a walk-in session, no booking required! There will always be an instructor available to guide you through your climbing experience. Complementary belays will be offered to new climbers, or jump right into the Auto-Belays!
 
Walk-in sessions will follow day pass pricing ranging from $10 for kids to $17.50 for adults (HST not included). A harness will be required if you want to climb to the top ($5 + HST rental price), or skip the harness and get right into bouldering.
 

ACTIVITIES

• Learn how to put on a harness.
• Learn how to tie into the safety rope.
• Learn how to belay (operate the safety device) for your partner.
• Learn how to use the automatic belaying devices.
• Learn about bouldering.
• Climb lots to practice your new skills.
• Choose climbs which are both challenging and attainable.
• Have fun and meet interesting people.

 

WHAT TO WEAR

Climbers wear regular gym clothing: shorts or tights and a t-shirt. Make sure it’s something you’re comfortable with and able to move in. During cooler weather a sweat shirt layer may be useful during the lesson. Please bring thin socks to wear in the climbing shoes.

 

INSTRUCTORS

You will be taught by climbing instructors who are certified by the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides or by Ajax Rock Oasis. The instructors are fun and approachable and they focus on the safety of all participants.

 

Instructor gives beginners a Climbing Class at Ajax Rock Oasis

LEGAL DETAILS

Everyone is required to read and sign our waiver. Children under 18 must also have a legal guardian read and sign the waiver for them.

LEARN TO BELAY

Ajax Rock Oasis is primarily a top rope climbing gym, these climbs will require a belayer to act as an anchor and secure the rope during the climb. If you are interested in learning how to belay there are two options being the basic Belay Lesson offered at $20 + HST, or the Full Introductory Lesson offered at $35 + HST per person.

The basic belay lesson does not include climbing time and is perfect for parents looking to belay their kids (more information under “Family Climb”). The Full Introductory Lesson includes all equipment, instruction, and climbing time. The lesson takes about an hour and includes some climbing. If it’s your first visit, expect to take advantage of your included climbing time, a visit is roughly 2 hours, but you may stay as long as you like. Reservations are required and can be booked through the booking section of our website (https://ajaxrockoasis.com/bookings).