the Cost of Membership at a Rock Climbing Gym

The climbing facility was part of a college and the hours were restricted to the academic calendar. The semester fee was $85. The other $40 was for the required one-time lesson for someone who was not a student or didn't have any affiliation with the school. The semester fee allowed for unlimited use when the facility was open, usually during evening hours. The harness, helmet, ropes, and belay kits were included in the semester fee. Shoes were available by rental for a few dollars a day. I never used the lockers so I don't know what the cost for that would have been.

The facility was really clean and was definitely worth the money. It wasn't too crowded depending on the time of day. I found it was best to go during "dinner time", since odds were most other people were eating then. The wall was fit for climbers of all levels and the mandatory lesson helps out even more for those who don't know what they're doing.

See if the facility has a day-pass option. This way, you can test out the walls without the commitment. Buy and bring your own shoes if you're really into it, otherwise you'll be coughing up a lot of money renting, not to mention sharing shoes with who knows how many people.