Highlights
Experience 24+ auto-belay routes and hundreds of bouldering routes at Indiana’s largest rock-climbing facility
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About This Deal
- At each session, climbers get access to all the auto-belay and bouldering areas at the indoor Carmel facility.
- Harness included; shoe rental not included.
Indoor Rock Climbing FAQs
- Is it safe? Yes. Rock climbing gyms typically require a safety course on proper belaying techniques, knots, and other fundamentals for top-rope courses and have designated “beginner” courses for first timers.
- What should I wear? Loose-fitting clothing that you can easily move around in. You’ll be able to grab climbing shoes, harness, and other necessary gear onsite.
- Do I have to be in good shape? Not really—climbing gyms have courses that cater to a wide range of fitness levels. Generally speaking, if you can climb a ladder you can indoor rock climb.
- What if I’m afraid of heights? Try bouldering, which takes place on shorter walls and doesn’t require harnesses or other top-rope gear. Bouldering focuses more on moving sideways than vertically, so climbers rarely get more than 10–12 feet off the ground.
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About Hoosier Heights
Four separate corridors are lined and continually change between hanging doors, wind chimes, atomic balls, trapeze bars, cargo nets, and more. The facility also boasts a youth warped wall, salmon ladder, quint steps, and other floor obstacles. Luckily, the team also teaches classes to help climbers navigate those manmade peaks. Some classes take a traditional rock-climbing approach, while others add in fitness disciplines like yoga. All these components help students build the balance, focus, and flexibility essential to rock climbing or surviving an out-of-service escalator.