Rock Climbing at Shelby Township
Defy gravity and rise to the challenge of ascending up a 30-foot indoor rock wall.
- Good For
- Getting the family active, diversifying your exercise routine, and for those seeking an exhilarating challenge.
- If You Love
- Challenging yourself to reach new heights.
- Get Ready To
- Climb higher than ever before.
- What to Bring
- Rock Climbing shoes if you have them, but tennis shoes are just fine.
Rock Climbing
Come in through the gym, to work on your climbing skills and get a good workout. We’ve got the gear.
This is rock climbing stripped down to its bare essentials: no ropes or harnesses, just you and some mats on the floor. Climb short, but challenging “problems” using strength, technique, balance and brain power.
Learn this foundational skill that uses a rope system (auto-belay or partner ropes) to safeguard climbers in the event of a fall. System varies by club.
A close-up of a child climbing on an indoor rock wall. Date night is kids fun night. Adults go one way and kid’s climb the walls. Plus, there’s pizza.
Person in harness climb up an indoor rock climbing wall while an instructor looks on. Progressive, curriculum-led climbing classes led by certified instructors teach safety and awareness skills, commands and clipping techniques, with the goal to climb more challenging routes and improve skills.
A smiling child in a harness climbing on a rock wall while two other smiling people watch. Take fun to new heights! We’re happy to host birthdays, boy scouts, girl scouts, sports teams and everyone. We have everything you need–harnesses, ropes, supervision–so that you can focus on climbing, games and having a good (safe) time.
SCALE NEW HEIGHTS
for the climbing curious
The secret is out. Bouldering is now an Olympic sport and people are catching on to all the benefits is delivers.
HEIGHTEN YOUR COGNITIVE SKILLS
Rock climbing is all about planning, decision-making, reacting, coordinating, and balancing, which plays a huge role in sharpening the mind and improving our ability to make decisions.
ENJOY THE VIEW (IN THE MIRROR)
The body benefits of climbing are impressive. You’ll work arms, legs, core, and very quickly, see muscle definition that will astound you.
take it to the top
so much more than sports
So many things to discover, amenities to enjoy and people to meet, all in a place you love.
Rock Climbing Faqs
Is it just for kids? Can you have adults participation too?
Rock Climbing at Life Time is accessible for both adult and junior members! Adults can climb anytime during Rock Wall hours. No reservations are needed to climb and an instructor will be there to help and belay as needed!
Why types of belays are offered?
Life Time rock walls offer manual belays to use with a partner (or rock wall team member) and auto belays, no partner needed!
What are the hours of the rock wall?
The Rock Wall hours can be found on our club hours page here.
Do I have to be a member?
To ensure we provide the best experience for our members, the rock wall is available only with a membership or a member bringing a guest.
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Membership levels, types, amenities, services, programs and their associated dues, pricing, fees and/or charges may vary by location and are subject to change. Access to clubs, and certain services, programs, amenities, or areas within a club (e.g., outdoor pools, racquet courts) may be restricted, conditioned, or otherwise limited by specific terms and conditions and/or subject to a separate or supplemental fee for access or use (e.g., your access to the outdoor pool area may require a separate fee and be limited to your designated club). See club for additional terms and conditions that may apply. Always consult your physician before beginning any new exercise program.