Atlanta Rocks Indoor Climbing

Atlanta Rocks is a smaller gym compared to Stone Summit, but it doesn’t usually get as crowded. It has 50 top-rope stations. The climbs there are shorter but arguably more technical than the ones in Stone Summit. It is a great place to build your climbing skills.

When you get to the gym pay at the front desk first and check your name on the sign-in sheet. Don’t forget to mention that you are with our group. Get the equipment if you don't have it. The gear is not included in the price. If you don't have any gear, you may end up paying up to $24.00. Detailed price information can be found below.

I can help you get acquainted with regular AOC climbers, but will send you a description on how to find us (or you can ask at the front desk). I'll probably be climbing or belaying someone. Since it is a small gym, you shouldn't have any problems finding us.

The routes you choose can be as easy or as hard as you want. They range from 5.5 (Beginner) to 5.13 (Advanced.) You don't need to feel intimidated. Every advanced climber was a beginner at some point in their lives. If you get tired, you can stop to rest, sit around, watch other climbers, or just socialize. The most important thing in rock climbing is not to conquer every route in the gym, but to have fun while you are climbing.

Be aware that climbing is a partner concept. One person belays, the other climbs. And then they switch. As someone new to climbing, not being able to return the favor of belaying is fine. But the faster you become belay certified, the better it is for everyone. It's a free certification at this gym, pretty easy to do, and helps out someone else who wants to climb while you're resting from the climb you just did. Trust me, climbing is much more fun when you belay

Note that it is not our responsibility to teach you how to climb. However, the Trip Leader and other experienced AOC climbers are most likely going to be there and willing to give advice and get you started on the right path.

If you are a regular, we may ask you to accept one of the beginners in your group. You don't have to do it, but this helps us a lot especially when there are a lot of new climbers.

If you are not belay certified at Atlanta Rocks, you can ask a staff member to test you. The test doesn't take long. They will test you if you know how to tie and check a figure-8 knot, the belay commands, the proper use of a harness, if you belay and lower without letting go of the break hand, and so on. If you belay at the other climbing events, you shouldn't have any problems. Their test is done in two separate days. The next time you come to Atlanta Rocks after you pass the test, they will check you again, just to make sure you still remember everything. After you pass the first test, you can belay for the rest of the session.

I'll be there at least until 9:00 PM. The gym closes at 10:00 PM. You can arrive any time between 6:30 and 9:00 and stay as long as you want or until the gym closes.

Since this is in town, there will be no carpool for the event. If you see other members living in your area on the list, by all means, please try to carpool.

Atlanta Rocks Intown
1019 Collier Rd NW, Ste A, Atlanta, GA 30318
404-351-3009

How to Get There:
- I-75 to Howell Mill Rd
- East on Howell Mill Rd
- Left on Collier Rd
- Cross under the I-75 overpass
- Next right into Collier Center
- Second building on the right

- If you've never been to Atlanta Rocks you will need to sign their waiver.
- Lead climbers cannot use their own rope. You can leave your rope at home.
- Since Atlanta Rocks is a small gym, I will not expand the number of participants far beyond the maximum.
- If you don't know how to belay, please write that in the notes when you sign up.

- We encourage all members to follow our Etiquette Guidelines at all times while participating in AOC events.
- Details of this event are subject to undergo a change at any point in time, with or without warning.
- Questions about equipment or rentals? Send them to safety@atlantaoutdoorclub.com.
- Notice any errors or problems in the information on this page? Please notify our Content Editor(s), Paula Schubert, at content@atlantaoutdoorclub.com.

Day pass only. Does not include the rental gear. The price of the rentals are: belay device $2.50, chalk bag $2.50, harness $3.00, shoes $4.00. Pay at the Atlanta Rocks desk, do not send your payment to the AOC.

Please review our Cancellation Policy carefully!
*Note: If you need to cancel, please do so as soon as you learn you can't be there. After the registration closes, e-mail the trip leaders. We'll be climbing or belaying, so it is unlikely that we'll answer the phone. You don't need to cancel because you will be late. You can show up as late as 9:00 PM or leave as early as you want. Also, feel free to stay until the gym closes at 10:00 PM.