Know Before You Go:

* Every facility requires climbers to sign a waiver before getting their rock on
* Most facilities are kid-friendly, but you want to call ahead
* Don’t worry about gear like shoes, harness or chalk — these are available for rent at the facilities
* Trained staff provide instruction and supervision to maintain a fun and safe environment
* Wear comfortable clothes since you’ll be doing a lot of stretching and sweating
* Classes for every aspect of climbing are available and can be done in private in many cases
* Most facilities make a day pass available if you’re not interested in membership

(credit: http://www.ssclimbing.com)

Stone Summit Climbing and Fitness Center

3701 Presidential Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30341
(678) 720-9882
www.ssclimbing.com

Stone Summit Climbing and Fitness Center is a climber’s paradise. They have walls ranging from 25 feet to 60 feet high, a bouldering room, and classes for climbers of all levels. Day passes start at $10, while monthly memberships start at $38. All necessary equipment is included in the fee. Don’t let the fact that Stone Summit is the nation’s largest climbing gym intimidate you.

(credit: http://www.atlantarocks.com)

Atlanta Rocks! Indoor Climbing Gym

1019 Collier Rd NW, Suite A
Atlanta, GA 30318
(404) 351-3009
www.atlantarocks.com

Atlanta Rocks! Indoor Climbing Gym houses more than 12,000 square feet of climbing surface with more than 50 top-rope stations, overhanging lead routes, and hundreds of climbs. Day rates range from $15 – $17 and membership fees start at $85. There are also various discounts and instructional classes and a beginner’s climbing program which requires a non-refundable $25 deposit.

(credit: http://www.wallcrawlerclimbing.com)

Wall Crawler Rock Club

1522 Dekalb Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30307
(404) 371-8997
www.wallcrawlerclimbing.com

Wall Crawler Rock Club has over 8,800 square feet of indoor rock climbing surface, offers a laid back and challenging atmosphere and indoor and outdoor climbing instruction. Climbers can pay a $45 monthly membership, or get a pre-paid memberships or punch cards. Students can get day passes for $10 on Fridays; women pay $10 on Wednesday nights.

(credit: http://www.escaladegym.com)

Escalade Rock Climbing Gym

3694 Kennesaw South Industrial Dr NW, Suite B
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 794-1575
www.escaladegym.com

Escalade Rock Climbing Gym has two-story bouldering with 80 feet of continuous roof climbing, apparently making it the venue with the largest bouldering all in Atlanta. Daily passes are available from $15 – $20 with discounts for students. Membership fees range from $70 – $500. Classes are also available at $20 – $25 per person ($35 per hour for private lessons).

(credit: http://www.crc.gatech.edu)

Georgia Tech

Campus Recreation Center
750 Ferst Drive NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30332
(404) 385-1374
www.crc.gatech.edu

Georgia Tech has a very adequate climbing wall at their Campus Recreation Center, but access is only for those affiliated with the college (faculty/staff, affiliates, retirees, alumni, spouses, children), but those particular persons are allowed to secure guest passes for those outside the university ($5 – $7 per person). The Campus Recreation Center has a 2,000 square-foot climbing space, a 39-foot rock wall, and more.