Climbing Instruction

Embark on your climbing journey with Spire's comprehensive instruction offerings, designed to elevate your skills and confidence on the rock. Start with our Intro to Climbing course, then advance to Intro to Lead Climbing for vertical mastery. Dive deeper with Technical Climbing Courses, mastering rappelling, anchor building, multipitch techniques and more. Our Better Climber Clinics enhance your basic abilities through bouldering, hang boarding, knot tying, and crack climbing. Join our Multi-Week Climbing Programs for immersive experiences like Women's Climbing Clinics and the Adult Training Team, fostering community and skill development. Empower yourself to reach new heights with Spire's expert instruction.

  • Intro to Climbing

    Intro to Climbing is the best way to learn how to climb and how to use all the Top Ropes/Autobelays in the gym. We make sure you leave this class with a solid foundation of skills and techniques to expand upon as you work on learning how to climb. This class teaches all the skills beginning climbers need to safely use the gym on their own.

  • Intro to Lead Climbing

    Learn how to safely lead climb and belay in a small group with one of our experienced instructors! We'll break down the art of sport belaying (dynamic belaying with soft catches) by using demonstrations and supervised practice. This class is recommended for all climbers aspiring to lead climb and lead belay in the gym and will lay a foundation for outdoor leading.

  • Better Climber Clinics

    Our Better Climber Clinics are designed to help our members push through their limits and improve their climbing ability. Classes cover a wide variety of topics, from system wall training to crack climbing techniques, intended to help round out your climbing skill set. Clinics are offered throughout the year and are FREE to members.

  • Technical Climbing Classes

    Elevate your skills with our specialized courses like Anchor Building, Anchor Cleaning, Multipitch Techniques, and Self Rescue. Led by experienced instructors, these hands-on classes unlock the secrets of safe and efficient climbing practices, empowering you to conquer new heights with confidence. Whether you're a novice seeking to expand your knowledge or an experienced climber honing your craft, our courses cater to all levels of expertise.

  • Multi-Week Climbing Programs

    Over the course of several weeks, you'll build lasting connections with like-minded climbers, receive personalized coaching from our experts, and witness remarkable growth in your climbing abilities. From Women’s Clinics, Climbing 201, or the Adult Training Team, these programs will leave you with unforgettable memories and a newfound passion for climbing!

  • Private Lessons

    Want to learn a new skill? Do you or your child benefit from one-on-one instruction? We offer private and semi-private lessons covering a wide array of skills for youth and adults. Schedule a lesson with one of our experienced instructors, and we’ll help you achieve your goals.