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Learn To Belay
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Learn to Top Rope Belay at Momentum! This 60 minute introductory course will teach you the basics of climbing at Momentum including climbing knots, top rope belay techniques, facility tour, equipment use, route selection, and bouldering.
*Already know how to belay? You don’t have to take this class! Just come to the gym and request a belay test. However, this class is the only way to learn top rope belay at Momentum Indoor Climbing.
Details:
- Booking our Learn to Belay class includes access to the gym for the entire day! No other visit reservation is required for class participants.
- Rental equipment is included in the class.
Class Requirements:
- All participants must be at least 12+ years old
- Release of Liability Form (Waivers) are required for all participants. Waivers for participants age 17 and under must be signed by a parent or document legal guardian. Click here for our waiver
Pricing:
- FREE for members
- $35 + tax for non member, day pass and rentals included
Learn to Lead
When you learn to lead climb you open up a whole new world of climbing terrain and routes to explore. Our lead climbing instructors will help you learn to lead quickly and safely, with good habits you can apply to harder and harder routes as your skill develops.
ROPE CLIMBING CLASSES
Learn To Belay
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Learn to Top Rope Belay at Momentum! This 60 minute introductory course will teach you the basics of climbing at Momentum including climbing knots, top rope belay techniques, facility tour, equipment use, route selection, and bouldering.
*Already know how to belay? You don’t have to take this class! Just come to the gym and request a belay test. However, this class is the only way to learn top rope belay at Momentum Indoor Climbing.
Details:
- Booking our Learn to Belay class includes access to the gym for a full 2 hour reservation period. No other visit reservation is required for class participants.
- Rental equipment is included in the class.
Class Requirements:
- All participants must be at least 12+ years old
- Release of Liability Form (Waivers) are required for all participants. Waivers for participants age 17 and under must be signed by a parent or document legal guardian. Click here for our waiver
Pricing:
- FREE for members
- $35 + tax for non member, day pass and rentals included
Learn to Climb
Are you new to climbing and just trying to decide if the sport is right for you? Learn to Climb is your entry to learn the basics of climbing! This class is designed to introduce you to the sport and get you on the right track to learning how to climb with proper movement and technique.
During the instructor-led Learn to Climb class you will receive an overview of basic rock climbing movement and technique, essential gear to get started, and an understanding of how to succeed as a new climber. All climbing gear is provided during this instructional course.
*Participants must be top rope belay certified prior to taking the Learn To Climb class.
How to Climb 5.10+
There’s a reason why 5.10 is the first grade split into A/B/C/D. This grade, once thought impossible by early climbers, requires more than just strength and will to master. At 5.10, you are no longer climbing beginner routes. These climbs require route reading, technical skill, and body awareness on the wall.
This 2 hour class will show you some tools to become confident on these more technical routes.
This class is recommended for anyone currently climbing 5.9 – 5.11a
Learn to Lead
When you learn to lead climb you open up a whole new world of climbing terrain and routes to explore. Our lead climbing instructors will help you learn to lead quickly and safely, with good habits you can apply to harder and harder routes as your skill develops.
Fear of Falling
Conquer your fear of falling! Learn both mental tricks and on the wall drills to help you commit to those moves above the bolt.
This two hour class will address what it is that makes us over-grip or back down when hard moves arise. What is our actual fear versus what is the story we are telling ourselves? You already know the best way to get better at anything…. Practice! We will have on the wall practice with various drills led by experienced instructors. Our goal is to have you leave with new skills in your pocket and more confidence on the wall.
Prerequisites: You must be Lead Certified at Momentum Katy and bring your own gear (harness, shoes) for this class. Lead partner not required.
BOULDERING CLASSES
Learn to Climb
Are you new to climbing and just trying to decide if the sport is right for you? Learn to Climb is your entry to learn the basics of climbing! This class is designed to introduce you to the sport and get you on the right track to learning how to climb with proper movement and technique.
During the instructor-led Learn to Climb class you will receive an overview of basic rock climbing movement and technique, essential gear to get started, and an understanding of how to succeed as a new climber. All climbing gear is provided during this instructional course.
How to Boulder V3
V3 is often considered the first major milestone in the progression to intermediate bouldering and things can get complicated! Advancing through this grade requires proper route reading and strong movement skills. In this two hour class you will learn the strategy and techniques that will help you through this benchmark goal!
PERSONAL INSTRUCTION
Whether you’re aiming to conquer a new skill, transition to outdoor climbing, sharpen your technique, or send your hardest project yet, our expert coaches are here to help. At Momentum, we offer personalized instruction tailored to your unique climbing goals. Our certified instructors will work with you to refine your movement, build strength, and enhance your mental game, creating a customized plan to elevate your performance.
Personal instruction is available in 1-hour, 3-hour, 6-hour, or 10-hour bundles and is designed to help you reach your goals more quickly. Whether you’re a beginner or pushing into advanced levels, we’ll help you unlock your full climbing potential.
You can check out our instructor bios and book directly with them using the button below. If you have any questions about who would be the best fit for your needs, feel free to reach out to txclimbingschool@momentumclimbing.com.
GROUP FITNESS CLASSES
Instructors are creating work outs that target general strength and conditioning aiding climbers and non climbers alike. Every member has free access to our group fitness classes.
No registration necessary! Show up for class and get your sweat on!
Stop by the front desk at Momentum Katy to learn more.
PERSONAL INSTRUCTION FORM
BOULDERING LEAGUE
Bouldering League
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What is Boulder League anyways?
Momentum Bouldering League is a fun focused league for members to team up and earn points together. It is a chance to climb with friends and improve personal climbing and just have fun with a smidge of competition. Climbers of all abilities are welcome to participate. We use a handicap system so that anyone can compete, no matter how hard you climb.
How it works:
Every week climbers will climb at the gym of their choice. Using the Kaya Climb app, climbers will log the boulders that they complete. You score points based on climbing the new set. Climbers have 7 days to get the most points as possible on the new set, until the next set comes out. Kaya will reflect not only your team’s score but your individual score as well, which will be made up of each member’s top 3 routes completed each week. At the end of 7 weeks, there will be a raffle with tons of awesome swag. The winners will get glory and bragging rights until the next league!
Scoring & Ranking:
Boulder Problem Points – Using the V-Max Handicap System
Setting your V-Max: Think of the highest grade you have been able to complete recently with some regularity. That will be your “Max V”. Your points are then derived from that baseline. Teams will have a weekly and a Total score. The weekly team score is an average of the score of all the team members and drops the lowest score. The total team score is a sum of every weekly score.
| V-MAX | Climbed v0 | Climbed v1 | Climbed v2 | Climbed v3 | Climbed v4 | Climbed v5 | Climbed v6 | Climbed v7 | Climbed v8 | Climbed V9 | Climbed V10 | Climbed V11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V1 | 80 pts | 100 pts | 120 pts | 140 pts | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| V2 | 60 pts | 80 pts | 100 pts | 120 pts | 140 pts | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| V3 | 40 pts | 60 pts | 80 pts | 100 pts | 120 pts | 140 pts | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| V4 | 20 pts | 40 pts | 60 pts | 80 pts | 100 pts | 120 pts | 140 pts | – | – | – | – | – |
| V5 | 0 | 20 pts | 40 pts | 60 pts | 80 pts | 100 pts | 120 pts | 140 pts | – | – | – | – |
| V6 | 0 | 0 | 20 pts | 40 pts | 60 pts | 80 pts | 100 pts | 120 pts | 160 pts | – | – | – |
| V7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 pts | 40 pts | 60 pts | 80 pts | 100 pts | 120 pts | 160 pts | – | – |
| V8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 pts | 40 pts | 60 pts | 80 pts | 100 pts | 120 pts | 160 pts | – |
| V9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 pts | 40 pts | 60 pts | 80 pts | 100 pts | 120 pts | 160 pts |
| V10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 pts | 40 pts | 60 pts | 80 pts | 100 pts | 140 pts |
| V11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 pts | 60 pts | 80 pts | 100 pts | 140 pts |
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Example: a V5 climber who climbs a V5 receives 100 points, if they climb a V4 then they receive 80 points and a V6 would be at 120 points. With the Handicap System, any climber who climbs a boulder that is the same grade as their V-Max will receive 100 points. This allows climbers of all abilities to earn points in equal measure for their team. Our table only goes to two grades above your current V-Max in order to discourage cheating (sandbagging). If you feel you have gotten stronger, you can update your V-Max by speaking to your ABL Facilitator.
DO NOT try sand bagging (low-balling your handicap), you will be caught, and bumped.
YOGA
Find your center of gravity, you’ll need it for that slab problem. Momentum Katy offers a variety of Yoga classes throughout the year including, Vinyasa Flow, Hatha Flow, and Yoga Basics. See the Yoga calendar below for current class times.
Momentum Katy Yoga classes are subject to change based on season, and may not be offered at times. Regular yoga classes are free to Momentum Members.
Momentum Climbing School aims to Build Better Climbers.
Regardless of ability level, we provide you with pathways to succeed through skill development and high quality training. Our classes and clinics are led by experienced and knowledgeable instructors who understand we all learn and develop in different ways. Our class structure is designed with progression in mind so that there’s always something for you to learn and work toward no matter your current ability.
FAQ
What's the difference between Bouldering, Top Rope, and Lead Climbing?
Bouldering is climbing up to 15ft (in gym) off the ground without the use of ropes or climbing gear. Pads are provided throughout the bouldering areas and participation in a Safety Orientation is required prior to climbing. This type of climbing is available to climbers of any skill level and does not require a partner.
Top Roping is climbing up to 50ft (in gym) on a rope that is already attached to the top of the wall while being belayed by a certified partner below. This type of climbing is available to climbers of any skill level and requires a partner(s). Belay certification is required prior to climbing. Belay Classes are offered daily, visit a location’s “classes” page for more information or to sign up.
Lead Climbing refers to climbing on our full height walls in areas that do not already have a rope attached at the top. Unlike Top Roping, Lead climbers must bring the rope with them as they progress up the wall. Leading is an advanced form of climbing and not recommended until you have a strong Top Rope climbing foundation. Lead Certification is required prior to leading in our gyms. Lead Classes are offered several times a month at our rope gyms, please review the requirements prior to signing up for this class on a location’s “classes” page.
- Please note:
- Momentum Lehi, SODO, and Silver Street are Bouldering Only gyms.
Momentum Millcreek, Sandy, and Katy offer both Rope Climbing and Bouldering. - We do not allow anyone other than Momentum employees to provide belay instruction inside our gyms.
- Momentum Lehi, SODO, and Silver Street are Bouldering Only gyms.
What does "Belaying" mean?
- Belaying is a technique climbers use to create friction on a climbing rope so that a falling climber does not fall very far and can be lowered to the ground at a controlled speed when they are done climbing.All Momentum locations with top rope climbing offer belay instruction. Class schedules are available on the “Classes” page of each gym.
How old do I have to be to belay / climb?
- Bouldering welcomes all ages.
- Climbers under 12 must have adult supervision at all times.
- Toddlers – with direct supervision – can boulder in our kids specific areas AND climb our kid-friendly top rope routes.
- Top Rope belayers must be 12+ years of age. Climbers can be any age.
- Ropes are provided
- Lead climbers/belayers must be 14+ years of age.
- Lead Climbing requires a 35meter rope, certification, and ability to climb (and fall) on a 5.10 test route. Lead ropes are not provided.
Are there kids classes?
We offer an assortment of Youth Programs that start as early as age 3 and go up to age 18.
Class specifics vary, but are designed with a progression format so there are new skills to learn as you advance in both age and/or ability.
