FAQ

IS IT SAFE TO CLIMB WITHOUT ROPES?

Bouldering is a form of climbing that doesn’t use rope or harnesses.  It’s well suited to children.  Similar to a playground or a gymnastic mat, The Hangar has over a foot of thick foam flooring that allows a climber to climb and fall with a reduced risk to the climber.  All children are taught how to fall safely and are supervised while climbing (by a parent or in the case of a class, an instructor) Effective spotting techniques may be used with timid or unsure climbers. The Hangar does our best to reduce risk to climbers and instructors, however bouldering does entail inherent risks. 

DO WE HAVE TO RENT CLIMBING SHOES?

Yes, Climbing shoes are mandatory.  They will allow you to have better footing on the wall and have a better sense of where your feet are on a hold. This will make you feel more confident to make your next move and safe knowing your feet have a good grip on the wall.  You can wear rental shoes with or without socks, at your preference.  

HOW LONG CAN WE CLIMB FOR?

You can stay as long you want within regular public hours.  Bouldering is a physical sport and we encourage climbers to rest when they’re tired and enjoy watching others have a try, chat with other climbers and enjoy the space. 

CAN WE DROP IN OUTSIDE OF PUBLIC HOURS?

We reserve our non-public hours for our members. The one exception we make is for experienced climbers visiting the coast who can’t make public hours and want to train at the gym. This is priced at a higher “out of towner” drop-in rate of $30