First Time
- Beaverton Location

New to the sport of rock climbing? Welcome to Portland Rock Gym! Our staff will show you around and explain some climbing basics to help get you started. Anyone can drop in during our regular business hours to pick up a day pass and rental gear.

A current liability waiver is required for every person who enters the gym. You can fill one out here.

In the drier months, Portland Rock Gym operates a guide service. Our Gym to Crag program is designed to make climbing outside accessible!

Some Classes To Get You Started

Intro to Climbing

An introduction to all gym climbing. In this two hour class, you’ll be exposed to all the climbing that our gyms have to offer: bouldering, auto-belays, and rope climbing. No experience necessary. Perfect for first-timers who just want to check it out. Our instructor takes care of the rope handling and safety aspects of your first climbing experience. Sign up individually or with a group of your friends. Rental climbing shoes and harnesses are included.

When: Friday Nights 7 – 9PM

Price: $49 per person

For participants 12 years of age or older. Advance reservation required.

Intro to Bouldering

If you’re new to the bouldering scene, this is the class for you. This 30-minute introductory class covers the key information to get you started: how boulder problems are rated and defined, getting to know different holds, different types of walls, and more! For those who are not yet members or visiting for the first time, you can take advantage of a package option that includes one week of membership and rental shoes. If it’s love at first climb, non-members can get either $25 off their initiation fee for a monthly membership, or $30 off the annual prepaid membership if purchased after the Intro to Bouldering Class!

When: Friday Nights 7 – 9PM

Price: $40 | Members: $20

For participants 14 years of age or older. Drop-ins are welcome.

Intro To Belay

“On belay?” “belay on!” Learn to belay so that you and your climbing partner(s) can climb our walls that require a rope, without the need of our staff. This includes tying a figure–eight knot, climbing commands, and belaying. This one-time, 2 hour introductory class will equip you with the necessary skills to belay a climber on top-rope. This class comes with a week of membership to the gym and a week of free gear rentals!

Times: Saturdays and Sundays 10AM - 12PM, Wednesdays 7 - 9PM

Price: $82 | Members: $42

For participants 14 years of age or older. Advance reservation required.

Check out our Yoga and Fitness classes!

FAQ

What can my child do at PRG?

Climbers at Portland Rock Gym are recommended to be at least 9 years of age. Children 13 and younger must be closely supervised by an experienced spotter at all times to use the bouldering gym. To gain the experience needed, we recommend adults take our Intro to Bouldering class. There are plenty of opportunities for youth (ages 9 and up) to start climbing at Portland Rock Gym through our programs.

What is belaying?

Who can fill out a youth (under 18) waiver?
What is bouldering?
What are “auto-belays?”
What should I wear while climbing?
Do I need special equipment for climbing?

Still have a question? Feel free to contact us!

First Time
- Beaverton Location

Some Classes To Get You Started

FAQ

Hours

NE Portland

Beaverton

PORTLAND ROCK GYM

First Time - Beaverton Location

Some Classes To Get You Started

FAQ

Hours

NE Portland

Beaverton

PORTLAND ROCK GYM

First Time
- Beaverton Location