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Climbing classes

Learn the basics, improve your technique or develop rope skills with a BaseCamp instructor.

Climbers on the indoor bouldering walls at BaseCamp

Climbing / Community / Downtown Reno

01 / Courses

Choose your class

From first moves to rope systems, choose a class that fits your goals.

01 / One 1-hour class

Rock Climbing for Beginners

Build confidence with gym etiquette, falling, route reading, auto-belay use and basic climbing technique.

$35

Includes day pass, rental gear.

Book beginner class

02 / One 1-hour class

Technique

Develop more efficient, intentional movement with a technique lesson tailored to your climbing.

$45

Includes day pass.

Book technique class

03 / One 1-hour class

Private Lesson

Work toward your goals with a tailored lesson, one-on-one or with your own small group.

$60

Includes day pass.

For a small group, contact BaseCamp to confirm pricing and instructor arrangements.

Book private lesson

04 / One 30-minute class

Top Rope Belay

Learn belay setup, rope handling, communication and fall arrest for top-rope climbing.

$20

Day pass is not included.

Book top-rope class

05 / Two 1-hour classes

Lead Climbing

Build on your belay skills with lead-climbing technique, lead belaying and risk awareness.

$45 member / $60 non-member

Includes day pass.

Current BaseCamp Top Rope certification required. Register with a climbing/belay partner; call BaseCamp about single-climber arrangements.

Book session 2 within two weeks of session 1. Weather or outdoor-deck closures may cause cancellation.

Explore lead classes

06 / Two 1-hour classes on two days

Multi-Pitch

Learn anchor and rope management, belaying from above and rappelling as you build on lead-climbing skills.

$55 member / $65 non-member

Includes day pass.

Current BaseCamp Lead certification, proficiency at 5.9 and a climbing/belay partner required.

Book session 2 within two weeks of session 1. Weather or outdoor-deck closures may cause cancellation.

Explore multi-pitch classes

02 / Before you book

Before you book

Check the prerequisites

Lead and multi-pitch classes require current BaseCamp certifications. Completing a class does not automatically grant certification.

Classes exclude certification and rental gear unless noted. Day-pass inclusion is listed with each class.

Pick your session

Use the official booking catalog for current dates, availability and complete booking details. Prices and programs are subject to change.

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