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.

• 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.
• Padded surfaces are fall zones, not play areas. Please keep mobile infants off padded surfaces.