First Time Visitor

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.

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.

Momentum Katy is the perfect place to host large groups, parties, and events. We typically schedule events for 2 hour sessions and admission includes full access to the facility.

Popular additional services for groups include group training in our Learn To Boulder Class. Please check with our staff at the front desk for further information for reservations or email us at KatyGroups@momentumclimbing.com

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. 

If you have your own climbing gear (shoes, harness, etc) you are welcome to bring them.

• Some types of climbing equipment are not permitted at Momentum, check with our employee for more information. 

Rental Equipment (shoes, harness, belay device) is available at the Front Desk.

• Close-toed street shoes are permitted instead of climbing shoes, but climbing shoes will provide a better experience! We do not allow climbing with bare feet or in just socks.
• Chalk is available for purchase at most gyms.

Lead Climbing Ropes are not provided or available for rent.

• Minimum 35 meter dynamic rope required for lead climbing.

We also recommend general workout attire: comfortable/flexible/stretchy clothing. 

If you are an experienced belayer, you can certify at the front desk by demonstrating your Top Rope belay proficiency without any help or reminders from our staff or your climbing partner. 

• If you do not pass the certification test, you can sign up for our Learn to Belay class, offered daily. Or you may choose to boulder only.
• Lead Climb and Belay certification tests are subject to staff availability and may require a fee. Partners are not provided.

Climbing is an inherently dangerous sport.
Your safety and that of your partner depend on your ability to belay properly. If you are unable or uncertain if you could pass a belay test, we highly encourage you to sign up for our Learn to Belay class.

Safety first! This class is free for members and available to customers for a small fee. 

• We do not allow anyone other than Momentum employees to provide belay instruction inside our gyms. 

We will do our best to help you find a partner in the gym, but cannot guarantee anyone will be available to partner with you.  We strongly recommend you coordinate with a partner prior to visiting.

• Partner boards and online partner group finders are available at most locations, ask our friendly staff for details.
• Don’t forget! Minimum belay age requirements are 12+ for Top Rope and 14+ for Leading.

Bouldering walls range from 10-15 linear feet

• Kids walls range from 5-10 linear feet
• Pads are provided for all bouldering areas

Our rope walls range from 30 – 55 linear feet

• Top Ropes are provided
• Lead Ropes are not provided and are not available for rent (min 35meter dynamic rope required to lead)