First Visit

Visiting Crimper's

As a gym user, staff is there to assist you if you have questions or problems, but we do not belay you, clip you into the autobelay, or give you a belay class.
We ask that there is at least one chaperone per two youth climbers, so you may be responsible for them effectively. If more assistance is needed, we offer group events, private lessons and classes.

Classes at Crimper's

What to Expect

Crimper's the place to learn, practice,train, and perform the sport of climbing. Crimper's is a gym, not an amusement park, and climbing is hard.
Crimper's is a climbing gym where all are welcome. We are experts in our sport, which we think is the best in the world. We love what we do and we want everyone who comes to Crimper's to gain insight, appreciation and respect for this sport.

Every climber receives an orientation to the gym, and bouldering. For those who have not climbed before this is a perfect time to ask questions.
After the Orienation we go over shoe fit for those renting climbing shoes.
For Climbers who already know how to top rope belay and/or lead climb, we have proficiency tests to pass in order to rope climb.
Everyone who wishes to use the Auto-belays receives an orientation. This orientation includes properly putting on a harness and checking its fit, as well as use of the autobelay and its rules.

Youth

Younger children are welcome at Crimper's to try hard at the sport of climbing.

Minimum Age to climb: 5
Minimum Age to Boulder: 10(This is un-roped climbing)
Climbing can be intimidating or down-right scary, some people need a little more time

Teens

Climbing is an excellent sport for all levels of athletes, or just people looking for a fun activity.

Youth 14 and under require adult supervision
Minimum age for hooking yourself to the Auto-belay is 14
Minimum age to use the training area/Training equipment is 16
Some rules for Climbing Team members are different

Location

We are located at 100 Central Ave in Christiansburg VA. From the 460, follow signs for Historic Cambria.

Less than 8 miles from Virginia Tech campus
2 hours from the New River Gorge
5 hours to the Red River Gorge
2 hours from Grayson Highlands

Regular Hours

Hours are subject to change based on Holidays and special events.

Email

info@crimpersclimbing.com

Phone

(540)251-3040

Address

100 Central Ave.
Christiansburg, VA 24073