Best Place to Workout in the East End

The Climbing Wall in Point Breeze is the best place to workout in the East End. It is a rock climbing gym with over 14,000 sq. ft. of climbing surface located on Penn Avenue. Rock climbing  is a great way to have fun and get in shape while you challenge yourself each time you climb.

The gym features a bouldering area, top-roping area, and leading area.The bouldering area has 8,000 sq. ft. of vertical, over-hanging, aretes, and slab climbing with difficulty ranging from VB, or very easy, to V10, which is very difficult. The bouldering area is open on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.

The top-roping area has 15 walls to climb between 15-30 feet high. There are 4 vertical walls, 4 slab walls, and 7 over-hanging walls ranging in difficulty from 5.5, or easy, to 12, or very difficult. The top-roping area is open Monday-Friday from 5-10:45 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 12-5:45 p.m. You must be certified in belaying techniques to use this climbing area.

The leading area has 8 leadable walls: 3 vertical, 4 over-hanging and a radical over-hanging wall that extends across the ceiling 50 feet. The leading area ranges in difficulty from 5.5, or easy, to 12, or extremely advanced.The leading area is open Monday-Friday from 5-10:45 p.m. and on Saturday and Sunday from 12-5:45 p.m. You must be certified in belaying techniques and leading techniques to use this climbing area.

The Climbing Wall offers a variety of rock climbing classes and certifications, such as safety and belay certification, refresher courses, lead climbing certification, and experienced climber certifications. Most classes take place on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday nights. Private classes are by appointment only.

An all day climbing pass costs $12 for adults and $10 for youth, college students, and active military. Climbing equipment rentals such as shoes, chalk, and belay harnesses are all available for under $5.

For more information, call the gym at 412-247-7334.