• Yes, all climbers, chaperones, and spectators must have a current Release of Liability Form (waiver) on file before being allowed access into the climbing areas.

• Bring your photo ID and a form of payment (cash, check, Visa/MC) to the front desk and we will get you all set up.
• You can also sign up online under “memberships.”
• Monthly memberships pay a prorated amount at sign up and are billed by calendar month every month thereafter.
• A credit card or checking account is required for all monthly billed memberships.
• Changes to your billing account can be requested here.
• Yearly memberships are paid in full and expire 1 year from the date of sign up.
• This discounted rate is only available when paying for the year in full.

To Join With a Couples or Family Membership Members Should Meet the Criteria Below:

• Student memberships are for kids under 18 and is also open to full-time undergrad and graduate students.
• Students 18 and older or out of high school must provide student proof to remain at the student rate.
• New members have 30 days from sign up to provide proof of full time status.
• Current members changing to the student rate must submit proof yearly and then their rate will be adjusted for their next billing.

• 18 years or out of high school students must Submit a photo copy of your school ID, YEARLY
• Undergrad and Graduate students must submit a screenshot or printout of their full time enrollment (12 units undergrad /9 units for graduate students) that shows their name, the term, the school’s name, and the total units enrolled for the term. This must be submitted yearly.
• Submit student proof by emailing the attachment to EMAIL

• Discounted memberships are for:
  • St. Mary’s hospital employees
  • Community Hospital Employees
  • Police Officers
  • VA hospital employees
  • Veterans or anyone in the military.
• You must provide an ID from the hospital or military to remain at the discounted rate.  New members have 30 days from sign up to provide proof of ID.
• Current members with a discounted rate must submit proof EVERY OCTOBER and then their rate will be adjusted for their next billing.
• If proof is not submitted, the dues will automatically adjust to the individual rate.  No refunds will be issued if proof is submitted late.
• Submit student proof by emailing the attachment to E-mail Here

• Each member on the account receives 6 guest passes per calendar year and can use a maximum of 1 per month.

Yes!

• Please do all freezing and cancellations online. Please change membership here.
• Members can freeze their memberships indefinitely for $10/per per individual.
• Membership status change requests must be made before GVC closes for business the day before billing. The billing date is on the 1st of every month. This means that if you would like your membership cancelled or frozen on April 1, 2022, you must submit a form by the end of the business day (prior to GVC building closing) March 31, 2022.
• Once billing has been processed on the 1st of every month you are “locked in” for the month and no refunds will be issued.
• Billing errors need to be disputed within 30 days of the charge. Any charges post 30 days will not be refunded.
• Anyone in military that is freezing account to deploy must provide proof and freeze will be free.

If you decline on our billing date, we will give you until the end of the month you declined to update your billing information.
If your billing information is not updated and previous balance paid by months end, then your membership will be canceled.
You will have to pay an initiation fee to start your membership back up.

• Please do all freezing and cancellations online. Please change membership here.
• Members can freeze their memberships indefinitely for $10/per per individual.
• Membership status change requests must be made before GVC closes for business the day before billing. The billing date is on the 1st of every month. This means that if you would like your membership cancelled or frozen on April 1, 2022, you must submit a form by the end of the business day (prior to GVC building closing) March 31, 2022.
• Once billing has been processed on the 1st of every month you are “locked in” for the month and no refunds will be issued.
• Billing errors need to be disputed within 30 days of the charge. Any charges post 30 days will not be refunded.
• Anyone in military that is freezing account to deploy must provide proof and freeze will be free.

If you decline on our billing date, we will give you until the end of the month you declined to update your billing information.
If your billing information is not updated and previous balance paid by months end, then your membership will be canceled.
You will have to pay an initiation fee to start your membership back up.

• The Gym Orientation is a process that is mandatory for all climbers regardless of experience level.
• It is a brief tour and introduction into our facility operations, gym rules, and policies. We strive to maintain a community of climbers that our educated and aware of all potential hazards at the gym.
• The orientation process will be customized to your climbing experience level and will take 5-10 minutes.
• At the end of the orientation process you will be certified to climb in our Auto-Belay and Bouldering areas.

• After completing the waiver/check-in process and getting geared up with the help of our staff, you will be guided around the gym during the Gym Orientation.
• You will get a introduction GVC rules and policies and be given a brief lesson on indoor climbing.
• At the end of the Gym Orientation process you will complete a certification process with our staff and will be given access to our Auto-Belay and Bouldering areas.

• Comfortable athletic clothing that allows for maximum mobility and stretch.
• If you’re not planning on renting climbing shoes (which allow you to climb to your top potential), wear sneakers or tennis shoes. No boots, sandals, or “toe shoes” are allowed.
• Socks are not provided, they are recommended but not mandatory with rental climbing shoes.

• All climbers under the age of 14 must be directly supervised by an adult chaperone at all times.
• The chaperone must complete their own waiver to access the climbing areas.
• The chaperone must also participate and complete the Gym Orientation along side their child in order to be able to properly assist and supervise the child.

• Two years old is the minimum for climbing on our top rope or auto belay systems.
• Children under the age of 5 may wear a helmet while climbing (provided free of charge with day pass and equipment rental purchase).
• We ask parents for parents with children in the 2-5 year old range to fully understand the risk and scare factor of indoor climbing.
• Belayers must be at least 14 years of age or currently enrolled in one of GVC’s youth climbing teams to certify with GVC staff.

• All climbers under the age of 14 must be supervised at all times by an adult chaperone.
• No unsupervised climbing is allowed for climbers under the age of 14.

• We will have many auto-belay climbing systems in our gym.
• They allow climbers to self-attach, climb, and descend without a second person holding a rope.
• Climbing on an auto-belay, just like any other forms of climbing, involves an inherent risk.
• GVC staff will train and certify all climbers in correct auto-belay use and potential hazards before allowing access.

• Bouldering is un-roped climbing on shorter walls up to 15 feet set above an impact attenuating flooring system.
• No previous experience is needed for bouldering, but all new climbers are strongly encouraged to experience roped climbing before bouldering.
• Bouldering involves increased inherent risks due to the fact that every fall off the boulder wall is a ground fall. Any type of ground fall could result in injury.

• You can use either our certified rental equipment or you can bring in your own climbing gear.
• All personal equipment will be checked and verified by staff before use.

Yes, all climbers regardless of experience level must complete a Gym Orientation before climbing.

• This process is done for the climber to learn about our particular facility rules and policies.
• All climbers wishing to belay on top rope must complete a GVC Top Rope Belay Certification.
• This process takes about 5 minutes and your certification will be kept on file.
• In order to be certified, belayers must demonstrate the following to Grand Valley Climbing Gym Staff…
  • Proper figure-8 knot construction and use and checks
  • Proper belay device/carabiner/rope setup (ATC or GriGri)
  • Proper climber communication/checks
  • Proper belay technique (brake hand must never leave rope)
  • Proper fall arresting technique
  • Controlled lowering of the climber
• If you need a refresher or would like to learn how to belay on top rope, we invite you to our Introduction to Indoor Climbing Class offered 2 times a week.
• 24 hour waiting period is mandatory between certification attempts. We will keep certifications on file for one year.

• No, we do not allow any person other than GVC staff to instruct knots or belaying techniques

• Yes, certified belayers can tie knots for any climber as long as they adhere to gym rules and policies regarding top rope belaying.

Yes, all climbers wishing to lead climb or lead belay must certify with GVC staff.

• In order to be certified to lead climb, climbers must demonstrate the following to Grand Valley Climbing Gym Staff…
  • Proper knowledge of back clips and z-clips
  • Proper communication/checks before and during climb
  • Proper clipping of quick draws (no skipping clips, no back clips, no z-clips, clips both top anchors)
  • Proper body positioning while climbing and clipping (no foot over rope, proper comfortable clipping stances)
• In order to be certified to lead belay, belayers must demonstrate the following to Grand Valley Climbing Gym Staff…
  • Proper knowledge of back clips and z-clips
  • Proper communication/checks with the climber, before and during climb
  • Correct maintenance of slack to the climber during climbing and clipping
  • Maintains brake hand in control of the rope at all times
  • Proper understanding of effect of lead falls on climber and belayer
  • Maintains correct positioning in respect to wall and climber at all times

*If you have not lead climbed before but would like to learn, we highly recommend enrolling in our Introduction into Lead Climbing and Belaying Course. Our instructors will teach you proper rope management, clipping techniques, and train you to belay a lead climber.

• We would love to host your event!
• Please contact, our event coordinator here
• Two weeks advance notice is appreciated.

• See our rates here
• Students with a current ID and schedule receive a discount.
• We also offer gear rental, punch cards, memberships, special group rates, and day to day specials.
• Yoga and training classes are free for members.

• No, the certifications earned at Grand Valley Climbing Gym are not guarantees of comprehension of all aspects of outdoor rock climbing.