{"id":140,"date":"2025-11-18T05:10:31","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T05:10:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/touchstoneclimbing.com\/the-studio\/?page_id=140"},"modified":"2026-02-10T21:05:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T21:05:24","slug":"first-timers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/touchstoneclimbing.com\/the-studio\/first-timers\/","title":{"rendered":"First Timers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t

\n\t\t\tWhat you need to know for your first visit.\t<\/h2>\n\t

Whether you’re trying climbing for the first time or still have a box of pitons in the attic, you’ve come to the right place. We offer a variety of climbing options, fitness classes, and community events for every level.<\/p>\n

If you’re new to our gyms, here’s what to know before you come in.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\tThree Ways to Climb
at The Studio\t<\/h2>\n
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\n\t\t\tBouldering\t<\/h3>\n\t

Bouldering is climbing without ropes or harnesses. All you need is a pair of climbing shoes – rentals are available.<\/p>\n

New to bouldering? Watch our safety video<\/a>, or ask our front desk for a quick orientation.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWatch the Bouldering Awareness Video\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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\n\t\t\tTop Roping\t<\/h3>\n\t

In top roping, the climber is secured to a rope that runs through an anchor at the top of the route and back down to a belayer.<\/p>\n

To top rope at our gym, you’ll need to either take a class<\/a> or pass a belay test. Gear rentals are available at the front desk.<\/p>\n\t

Never climbed before? We created a whole series of short videos to get you up to speed on safety and etiquette so you’re not “that person” at the gym:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTouchstone Tips\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\"3\"\n\t<\/figure>\n

\n\t\t\tLead Climbing\t<\/h3>\n\t

Lead climbers tie in at ground level and clip the rope into quickdraws as they climb.<\/p>\n

Lead climbing requires specific skills from both the climber and belayer. Want to learn? Check out our Lead Climbing Clinics.<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tWatch Ethan’s Lead\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

\n\t\t\tBefore You Visit\t<\/h2>\n
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\n\t\t\tComplete a Waiver\t<\/h3>\n\t

Every visitor must have a current waiver on file. Participants under 18 need a waiver signed by a legal guardian.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnline Waiver\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n

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\n\t\t\tBook a Class or Prepare for a Belay Test\t<\/h3>\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIntro to Climbing\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tPreview\n\t\t\tmodal-\n\t\t\t\t\t\t

Intro to Climbing<\/b>
<\/b><\/p>\n

The fastest way to start roped climbing. You’ll learn how to:<\/p>\n