ALASKA GYM RULES & CHILD POLICY
- Anyone climbing, bouldering or belaying must be checked in at the front desk.
- Anyone climbing, bouldering or belaying must have participated in a gym orientation and be certified by Alaska Rock Gym staff to belay, lead belay or lead climb.
- Climbers must use a UIAA approved harness and belay device. All equipment must be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Climbers must be on belay when climbing above one body length in height off the floor.
- No street shoes, food, or beverages on the padded surfaces.
- Children under the age of 14 must be SUPERVISED by a parent or guardian at ALL TIMES.
- No swinging, hanging or pulling on the ropes.
- No running, screaming or horseplay.
- Please be respectful of our family friendly environment.
Lead Rope Requirements
Personal lead ropes may be used in the gym, but MUST meet the following specifications:
- UIAA certified dynamic rope in good condition
- 9.4mm – 10.2mm diameter
- 35M absolute minimum length or longer
The Alaska Rock Gym is not responsible for inspecting or approving personal climbing equipment used in the gym.
Boulder Area Guidelines
- Anyone climbing in the boulder area must be checked in at the front desk and have participated in a boulder orientation with Alaska Rock Gym staff.
- BOULDERING IS DANGEROUS! You will fall, and injuries are common. Use spotters where appropriate, keep fall zones clear.
- DO NOT CLIMB ABOVE YOUR ABILITY to control and absorb the fall! Take the force of the fall to the pad – tuck and roll.
- BE AWARE OF OTHER CLIMBERS in your area, don’t climb above others.
- DO NOT CLIMB OVER THE TOP EDGE OF THE BOULDER WALL.
- Keep harnesses, water bottles and chalk bags OFF PADDED SURFACES.
- NO FOOD OR BEVERAGES allowed past the seating area.
- NO STREET SHOES allowed on the padded surfaces.
Youth Supervision Guidelines
Children Ages 10-13
- All children in the bouldering area between the ages of 10 to 13 must be within eyesight of a responsible adult at all times
- Children between the ages of 10 to 13 must be under direct supervision of a responsible adult while using the auto belays
A supervising adult may not be responsible for more than 5 children under the age of 14 at any time.
Children Ages 10 & Under
All children in the boulder area under the age of 10 must be within arm’s reach of a responsible adult at all times.
- If your child is climbing, you should be spotting them
- If your child is not climbing, they should be standing next to you
- If you would like to boulder with your child, a second adult must be present to supervise. You may not climb and supervise simultaneously
Infant/Child Policy
Infants in Carriers
- Please place properly restrained infants in carriers on hard floor surfaces.
- Please do not place carriers on any padded surfaces.
- Infants need to be in caregiver’s direct line of sight at all times.
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Infants that can crawl, scoot, roll, or otherwise move themselves need to be within arm’s length and closely attended by a non-climbing, non-belaying caregiver at all times.
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Padded surfaces are fall zones, not play areas. Please keep mobile infants off padded surfaces.