At Stone Gardens we offer a variety of classes for individuals of all abilities.
Rock Climbing 101 Class
CLIMBING 101
The goal of this 2½ hour course is to provide the student with the necessary skills to climb safely in the gym using top ropes. The class covers equipment, tying in, climbing commands, belaying and safety. After taking the class use your TWO WEEK gym membership to practice your new found skills!
  • ONE 2½ hour class
  • Offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 7 - 9:30 pm & Saturdays and Sundays from 3 - 5:30 pm
  • $50 per student (or Free with the purchase of an Annual Membership)
  • Includes TWO weeks membership and a 15% gear discount.
  • Pre-registration is required.
BEGINNING TECHNIQUE
Beginning Technique helps students set a strong foundation upon which to build future climbing skills. The class focuses on basic footwork and proper hip shifting while encouraging the exploration of creative and efficient movement. Students will explore these new techniques while top roping and bouldering. Our highly skilled instructors will have you moving in ways you never thought possible!

Prerequisite: Stone Gardens top rope belay certified.

  • $125.00 ($105.00 for members).
  • $125.00 price includes a 1 month gym membership.
  • Pre-registration is required.
Spring Schedule
Section Date Time
Section A April  1, 8, 15, 22   - Tuesdays 7:30 pm - 9 pm
Section B April 3, 10, 17, 24  - Thursdays 7:30 pm - 9 pm
Section C May  6, 13, 20, 27  - Tuesdays 7:30 pm - 9 pm
Section D May  8, 15, 22, 29   - Thursdays 7:30 pm - 9 pm
Section E June   3, 10, 17, 24 - Tuesdays 7:30 pm - 9 pm
Section F June   5, 12, 19, 26 - Thursdays 7:30 pm - 9 pm
BOULDERING TECHNIQUE
Bouldering Technique I helps students set a strong foundation in safety, problem solving, and technique. Course content focuses on techniques for spotting, hand usage, advanced footwork, breathing, body movements and more. Students work on problems with the guidance of an instructor to apply their newly learned techniques on projects that push one's limits. Class is intended for climbers in the beginner to intermediate levels of bouldering.
  • $125.00 ($105.00 for members).
  • $125.00 price includes a 1 month gym membership.
  • Pre-registration is required.

Spring Schedule
Section Date Time
Section A April  7, 14, 21, 28  - Mondays 7:30 pm - 9 pm
Section B April 2, 9, 16, 23   - Wednesdays 7:30 pm - 9 pm
Section C May 5, 12, 19, 26    - Mondays 7:30 pm - 9 pm
Section D May  7, 14, 21, 28  - Wednesdays 7:30 pm - 9 pm
Section E June  2, 9, 16, 23   - Mondays 7:30 pm - 9 pm
Section F June 4, 11, 18, 25  - Wednesdays 7:30 pm - 9 pm
GYM LEAD CLIMBING
Learn all you need to know to safely and efficiently lead climb and lead belay in the gym. This class will teach you the essential methods which must be mastered for safe and efficient indoor sport leading

Prerequisite: Top rope belay certified by Stone Gardens and the ability to climb 5.9.

  • ONE 2½ hour class
  • 2 Students to 1 Instructor
  • $80 ($65 for Members)
    (Non-member price includes two week gym membership)
  • Pre-registration is required.

  • Please Call to Schedule
RAPPELLING & SPORT ANCHORS
Learn the essential climbing skills of setting up and cleaning Sport Anchors and Rappelling. This class teaches the fundamental skills that can take you from the gym to the crag with confidence.

Prerequisite: Lead Belay certified by Stone Gardens

  • ONE 2½ hour class
  • 2 Students to 1 Instructor
  • $80 ($65 for Members)
    (Non-member price includes two week gym membership)
  • Pre-registration is required.

  • Please Call to Schedule
OTHER PRIVATE CLASSES
  • Intro to Aid Climbing
  • Crack Climbing
  • Intermediate Technique
  • Advanced Bouldering
  • Multi-Pitch Technique

Or have a combination of any of our classes tailored to your specific climbing goals.
Please call for further details and to schedule your private instruction.

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION RATES
Private lessons are tailored by our instructors to meet your individual needs. Private instruction is available for all of our standard classes. All private lessons must be pre-arranged with the instructor.

Prices for private indoor instruction are as follows:

Rates:
$35 per hour for members
$45 per hour for non-members

Or, save with
Four one hour sessions: $120/ members
Four one hour sessions: $140/ non-members

Please contact our Climbing School Director Christian Horton or call him at (206) 781-9828 to schedule your Private class.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Pre-Registration is required for all Stone Gardens Classes. To register please call us at (206) 781-9828 or stop by the gym prior to the class start date. If you have questions you can also contact us via email at info@stonegardens.com. We do not accept class registration via email.

All Stone Gardens Climbing School Climbing 101, Beginning Technique, and Bouldering Technique I classes have a 4 student limit. We are pleased to offer this excellent student to teacher ratio. Gym Lead Climbing and Rappelling and Sport Anchors requires a minimum of 2 students.

For Private Classes please contact us with your climbing goals and available times and we can schedule your class.

A non-refundable deposit required for all courses. There is a $20 rescheduling fee. Rescheduling must be done before the class start date. All Stone Gardens courses include equipment.