Getting Started
You want to get into climbing but have no idea how to start? Climb Base5 offers a community-oriented and inclusive environment where you can make your first steps into the world of climbing. All you need to do is to fill out the waiver and book a drop-in time slot.
That’s it!
Equipment Rental
For your first visit, you can borrow shoes and a climbing harness from us for free
First few visits, rent harness, shoes and belay devises. Chalk and Edelrid Ohm are free to rent. All Rentals for kids 12 and under are Free
Orientation
You don’t necessarily need a climbing partner or gear, and you will get an orientation to the facility. During that orientation, you will be shown around, learn how to safely boulder and how to use the auto-belay machines for route-climbing. You get a brief explanation of the grading system and other important thing to know. Then you climb however long your arms are holding up. It can be intimidating at first but don’t be shy to ask other climbers or our staff at the gym for tips and tricks.
The camaraderie of climbing is very much alive at the gym.
Intro Courses
If you are now convinced that you want to do nothing else but climbing for the rest of your live, consider booking one of our intro courses.
Our Facilities
We have approximately 69 boulder problems and 74 routes (Top rope and lead) in NV, and ? boulder problems and ? routes in Coquitlam.
Learn more about our facility hours & locations. See our facility image galleries.
Memberships & Passes
We offer something for everyone regardless of you commitment level. View our memberships & passes.
Welcome to Climb Base5
Here is everything you need to know to get started at Climb Base5.
At our North Vancouver and Coquitlam locations we have large bouldering areas, top rope and lead climbing areas, as well as work out areas to warm up or get fit for your send.
New to Climbing
Climbing Glossary
New to climbing? Check out our glossary of commonly used words.
Getting Started
You want to get into climbing but have no idea how to start? Climb Base5 offers a community-oriented and inclusive environment where you can make your first steps into the world of climbing. All you need to do is to fill out the waiver and book a drop-in time slot.
That’s it!
Partners & Gear
You don’t necessarily need a climbing partner or gear. For your first visit, you can borrow shoes and a climbing harness from us for free, and you will get an orientation to the facility. During that orientation, you will be shown around, learn how to safely boulder and how to use the auto-belay machines for route-climbing. You get a brief explanation of the grading system and other important thing to know. Then you climb however long your arms are holding up. It can be intimidating at first but don’t be shy to ask other climbers or our staff at the gym for tips and tricks.
The camaraderie of climbing is very much alive at the gym.
Intro Courses
If you are now convinced that you want to do nothing else but climbing for the rest of your live, consider booking one of our intro courses.
New to Climb Base5
Getting Started
You already have climbing experience but somehow haven’t made it yet to either of our gyms? Here is what you need to know.
Please fill out a waiver and book a drop-in time slot. That’s it.
Our Facilities
We have approximately 69 boulder problems and 74 routes (Top rope and lead) in NV, and ? boulder problems and ? routes in Coquitlam.
Learn more about our facility hours & locations. See our facility image galleries.
First Time Orientation
Upon your arrival, we will give you a brief orientation of the facility. We will show you how the auto-belay machines work, and we check that you know how to be safe during bouldering.
If you already know how to belay, please let us know in your booking and we can do a quick belay test during your session. Please note that you need a partner for the test. Belay certificates cannot be transferred from other gyms and we are required to test for top rope and for lead rope separately.
Programs & Pricing
Want to improve your climbing performance? Check out our programs and workshops. We offer training opportunities from lead courses to early morning training sessions and many more; we are sure you’ll find something that suits your needs and we are looking forward to working with you.
Memberships & Passes
We offer something for everyone regardless of you commitment level. View our memberships & passes.
Still Have Questions?
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Glossary
Auto-Belay Machines
Auto-belay machines are mechanisms to which you can attach yourself for route-climbing. They will catch you and lower you to the ground in a slow and gentle manner. It’s a bit scary the first time but it’s really safe. Our auto-belay machines have a weight limit of 30-330lbs. If you are under 14, you MUST be attached by an adult.
Climbing Harness
A special harness that you wear around your waist and your legs. Our staff shows you how to put it on and use it. Only harnesses that are CE certified are allowed at our facilities. We have harnesses for every body from toddler to waist circumference of 56inches {I will double check that!!!} as well as a maternity harness.
Bouldering
Bouldering is climbing without a rope only up to a relatively safe height. In Bouldering a climb is called a “problem”. Think of a bouldering problem as a puzzle that you have to solve with your body and your brain. All you need for bouldering is a pair of shoes and some chalk (available at Climb Base5).
Grading-System
We use two different grading systems at Climb Base5. One for bouldering and one for routes. General idea is the higher the number the harder the climb gets. Grading systems are subjective and are very dependent on how the climb suits the person grading it. If you are new to climbing, just jump on everything that looks fun.
Route Climbing
Routes are too high to be climbed without a rope. That means, you either need someone who knows how to belay you, or you use the auto-belay machines. For that you need a harness. A route is typically graded according to the hardest move on it or how tiring it is to climb it.
Shoes
Climbing shoes are designed for keeping your foot on the wall even on the tiniest little holds. The rubber around the toes is usually quite sticky to give you extra friction. Because of the use of a climbing shoe it must be quite snug around your foot. We generally go with almost uncomfortably tight but not painful. In the beginning, definitely choose comfort over
performance.
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