There are more things to consider than you would think when booking an indoor climb for the first time. So, before you book, read on and save yourself time!
Check the Session Types First
Induction climbs (suitable for complete beginners) – These are booked and paid for as separate sessions to open climb sessions and can be booked online in advance. Open climb sessions (for people who have been assessed as able to climb on walls of a certain height) – These sessions are for people who have already completed an induction climb and can be booked online in advance for a specific time slot. Bouldering sessions (for people who just want to climb on lower walls without the use of a top section) – These are also booked and paid for as separate sessions to open climb sessions and can be booked online in advance for a specific time slot.
Have Your Details Ready
You will need to provide the shoe sizes of the participants who wish to hire shoes, the number of participants in your group and the ages of any under 16s. It’s a good idea to have this information ready to book your climb as it makes the process a lot quicker.
Book Your Induction Separately If Needed
If you have never climbed before you will need to do an induction climb. This is usually included in the price of the open climb sessions, but for first-time climbers at Climbing Wall Cardiff sessions need to be booked for the induction climb separately to the induction climb sessions.
Read the Cancellation and Arrival Policy
Find out the climbing wall’s late cancellation charges and how long before a session you need to arrive. It’s also worth reading Sport England’s new physical activity participants guidance.
Confirm Gear Hire and Deposits
Some climbing walls take a small deposit for hire of harnesses and shoes. Make sure you are aware of this when you book, so you know how much to take with you on the day to pay as a returnable deposit.
A few minutes reading about some of the key points that we outline on this web site will save you a lot of time and effort on your first visit.
