Dyno-Rock
608 E. Front
Arlington, Texas 76011
(817) 461-3966

Elzie Odom Recreation Center
1601 N. Green Oaks Blvd
Arlington, Texas 76011
(817) 462-3700

Austin

Austin Rock Gym, Inc.
4401 Freidrich Lane, Suite 300
Austin, Texas 78744
(512) 416-9299

Main Event Entertainment – Vertical Challenge
13301 N. US Hwy 183
Austin, Texas 78750
(512) 401-0000

Boerne

The Wall Indoor Rock Climbing
Boerne Gymnastics Center
105 Stonegate Road
Boerne, Texas 78006
(830) 816-9496

Carrollton (Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex)

Exposure indoor rock climbing
2389-B Midway Rd.
Carrollton, Texas 75006
(972) 732-0307
Stoneworks Indoor Rock Gym
1003 Fourth Ave.
Carrolton, Texas 75006
(972) 323-1047

College Station

Texas A&M University Indoor Climbing Facility
202 Recreation Center
College Station, Texas 77843
(979) 845-2042

Commerce

Jerry D. Morris Recreation Center
Texas A&M University
2600 S. Neal
Commerce, Texas 75429
(903) 468-3174

Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi All-Star Gym
3126 Holly Road
Corpus Christi, Texas 78415
(361) 852-5333

For Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex see cities:

Arlington
Carrollton
Frisco
Grapevine

Dallas

Dallas Rocks
9201 Forest Lane, Suite 200
Dallas, Texas 75243
972-231-ROCK (7625)

SMU Climbing Center
6000 Airline Dr., Rec Center
Dallas, Texas 75275
(214) 768-9917

Denton

Denia Recreation Center Climbing Wall
1001 Parvin
Denton, Texas
(940) 349-8285
University of Northern Texas Climbing Wall
Recreational Sports Office, Room 103
1900 Chestnut Drive
Denton, Texas 76203
(940) 565-2275
Edinburg

University of Texas Pan American
1201 West University Drive
Edinburg, Texas 78541-3548
Frisco (Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex)

Canyons Rock Climbing
7164 Technology Dr. Suite #202
Frisco, Texas 75034
(214) 387-0906

Grapevine (Dallas / Fort Worth metroplex)

Summit Climbing Gym
1040 Mustang Drive
Grapevine, Texas 76051
(near DFW Airport)
(817) 421-3888
Harker Heights

Boulders Sport Climbing Center
325 Indian Trail
Harker Heights, Texas 76548
(254) 690-9790
Houston

Outdoor Adventure
Campus Recreation University of Houston
4500 University Drive
Houston, Texas 77204-6056
(713) 743-9512
Stone Moves Indoor Rock Climbing Gym
6970 FM 1960 Rd. W. Suite C
Houston, Texas 77069
(281) 397-0830
Sun & Ski Sports
5503 FM1960 West
Houston, Texas 77069
(713) 537-0928

Texas Rock Gym – Memorial
1526 Campbell Rd, 77055
on Campbell, one mile north of I-10 between Westview and Longpoint
Houston, Texas 77055
(713) 973-ROCK

The Houstonian
111 North Post Oak Lane
Houston, Texas 77024
(713) 680-2626
Huntsville

Sam Houston State University Climbing Center
Huntsville, Texas 77341
(936) 294-3656
League City

Space City Rock Climbing Gym
201 Hobbs Rd Ste A1
League City, Texas 77573
(281) 316-0377
Lubbock

Nautilus
9000 Memphis Lubbock Texas 79423
(806) 795-0675

Texas Tech Climbing Center
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas 79409
(806) 742-3351
Palestine

Palestine YMCA
5500 Loop 256
Palestine, Texas 75801
San Antonio

St. Mary’s University
Campus Recreation
One Camino Santa Maria
San Antonio, Texas 78228
(210) 431-2097
University of Texas at San Antonio
Campus Recreation
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78249
(210) 458-6565
Temple

Summit Recreational Center
Summit Fitness & Recreation Center
620 Fryers Creek Circle
Temple, Texas 76501
(254) 298-5348

Waco

McLane Student Life Center
Baylor University
Waco, Texas 76798
(254) 710-ROCK

Wichita Falls

Elevator Rock
400 Bridge St #4
Wichita Falls, Texas 76306
(940) 767-0620

This is great indoor climbing footage, most of it in slo-mo, and the soundtrack (several different songs) is stunning.

The first song creates great tension and focus, and the slo-mo approach lets you sit there and think through the next move with the climber. Very cool. Well produced video of a pretty cool looking indoor climbing competition.

More about the Dallas Rocks gym…

Video info: Learn about rock climbing gym rules with expert tips for indoor rock climbing in this free rock climbing video lesson.

Expert: Hal Thureson
Bio: Hal Thureson is part owner of Vertical Ventures, one of the largest indoor rock climbing gyms in the southeast.
Filmmaker: Bob Hunt

Here are some tips on your average  rock climbing gym’s rules…

Equipment:
> Harnesses must be commercial products designed for climbing. Rescue, tree and fire equipment is not permitted.
> Helmets are available on request. Climbers may also use their own helmets. All helmets must be CE or UIAA
approved climbing helmets. Non-climbing helmets, such as bicycle or ski helmets, are not permitted.
> Gri-gri’s are only permitted for advanced climbers with lead certification.

Shoes must be worn. No barefoot climbing, open-toed sandals, hiking boots or hard soled shoes.

No climbing with personal stereos, iPods, etc.

No teaching or instruction except by staff.

Water in “sport bottles” is allowed in the climbing area. No other food, drinks or gum are allowed on the padded landing surface.

Drugs, alcohol or objectionable language are not permitted. We are a PG-13 facility. Offenders may be removed without refund.

Bouldering

Boulderers must take responsibility for not climbing beyond their ability, ensuring their own safety and the safety of others in the bouldering area.

1. Bouldering is only allowed in the bouldering area.

2. Bouldering with harnesses is not permitted.

3. Never boulder underneath anybody else.

4. Small mats should be positioned over the spaces between the large colored mats. Never move mats when someone is climbing.

5. Topping out is only allowed using the marked routes. Any climber attempting to top out requires a spotter. Only 1 top out attempt is allowed at a time.

6. Climbers are responsible for appointing their own spotters.

7. Climbers should always assess their comfort level in spotting another climber, or in being spotted. Nobody is ever obligated to spot!

Indoor Climbing Etiquette

1. Climbers are encouraged to stretch and loosen or warm up prior to climbing.

2. Please avoid stepping on the ropes.

3. Climb Safe!! All climbers must use a belayer-check-climber and climber-check-belayer system before every climb.
Check each other’s harness, knot, belay device and anchor.

4. Climb Safe!! Always use standard climbing commands:
“On belay?” “Belay on!” “Climbing?” “Climb on!”

5. Climbers should never climb faster than the belayer can keep the rope secure. The belayer should let them know if they need to slow down.

6. Please stay on line, on route and avoid crossing other ropes. Climbers should never climb directly above or below others on the wall.

7. Remove all jewelry, watches, keys, etc. These objects can cause injury and break. They are also bad for the crash pads!

8. Don’t bogart that rope! If you and you partner have climbed the route, give the rope to those waiting.

9. Keep your eyes open! We encourage experienced climbers to help nOObs.

Kid’s Climbing Rules & Etiquette

1. Swinging from the ropes or pulling them is never permitted.

2. No one under age 14 is allowed in the bouldering area unless participating in a program.

3. Running and unsupervised roaming are not permitted. This rule will be strictly enforced.

4. No food or drinks. Water in “sport bottles” is allowed in the main area.

5. Please use your “indoor voice” in the main climbing area.

6. No horseplay in the main area. Moderate horseplay in the Training Center is expected!

7. When climbing in the main area please exercise restraint in selecting routes. If other climbers are waiting and the climber can’t make the climb in a couple attempts please move on to another route.

Expert: Hal Thureson
Bio: Hal Thureson is part owner of Vertical Ventures, one of the largest indoor rock climbing gyms in the southeast.
Filmmaker: Bob Hunt

Expert: Hal Thureson
Bio: Hal Thureson is part owner of Vertical Ventures, one of the largest indoor rock climbing gyms in the southeast.
Filmmaker: Bob Hunt

Naturally there’s a chick at the top. This video is what climbing’s all about- looking muscular and getting chicks.

“Learn how to rock climb indoors with free rock climbing techniques such as how to belay and how to boulder in this free how to video series on indoor rock climbing.”

Some of the best ones on techniques are:

2. Climbing Holds for Indoor Rock Climbing
Learn various types of indoor rock climbing holds in this free indoor rock climbing video lesson.

5. How to Belay a Climber in Indoor Rock Climbing
Learn how to control a climber when belaying indoors in this free indoor rock climbing video lesson.

6. How to Tie Figure 8 Knots for Indoor Rock Climbing
Learn how to tie the figure 8 knot for rock climbing in this free indoor rock climbing video lesson.

7. How to Catch the Fall when Indoor Rock Climbing
Learn how to catch the fall when belaying a climber during indoor rock climbing in this free indoor rock climbing video lesson.

8. How to Clip when Indoor Rock Climbing
Learn the correct way to clip and what clipping means when indoor rock climbing in this free indoor rock climbing video lesson.

9. How to Fall when the Lead in Indoor Rock Climbing
Learn how to take a fall when lead climbing and why it is an important technique in lead climbing in this free indoor rock climbing video lesson.

11. How to Boulder in Indoor Rock Climbing
Get a introduction and demonstration of bouldering from an expert rock climber in this free indoor rock climbing video lesson.

13. Bouldering Techniques for Indoor Rock Climbing
Learn what techniques to use while bouldering indoors in this free indoor rock climbing video lesson.

14. Dyno vs. Static Indoor Rock Climbing Techniques
Learn about the differences between dyno rock climbing moves and static rock climbing moves in this free indoor rock climbing video lesson.

15. How to Perform a Heel Hook for Indoor Rock Climbing
Learn how to perform a heel hook indoor rock climbing move in this free indoor rock climbing video lesson.

More details on the series: “Rock climbing is an exciting sport, full of thrills, danger, and physical endurance. The feeling of victory is almost tangible as you look down a scaled cliff face. Rock climbing is also physically and mentally demanding, combining the need for great physical endurance, nerves of steel, and a high strength to weight ratio. There are some very helpful techniques that any beginner can learn before jumping on the wall. If you would like to learn rock climbing techniques for your first time climbing, you can learn for free and online from one of our experts. In this free rock climbing video series, learn from expert rock climber Danny Logan. Danny will tell you what rock climbing gear you will need to start rock climbing and what types of rock climbing holds to expect in an indoor rock climbing gym. He will demonstrate rock climbing techniques such as how to belay a climber, how to tie a figure 8 knot, how to cat the fall when belaying, how to fall when lead climbing, how to boulder, how to dyno when rock climbing, and how to perform a heel hook.”

Interview with Jean-Marc de la Plante (he’s so cool he needs two first names) from Allez Up Climbing Gym in Montreal Canada. Watch it!

“Learn about different rock climbing holds and how to do holds for indoor rock climbing in this free rock climbing video lesson.”

Includes pinches, open handed slopers, multi-finger thumb-wrap crimps, superhold jugs, and climbing shoe chips.

Expert: Hal Thureson, “a bigger guy”
Bio: Hal Thureson is part owner of Vertical Ventures, one of the largest indoor rock climbing gyms in the southeast.
Filmmaker: Bob Hunt

But even worse is if you don’t know how to fall, or if you don’t know what it looks like. You should be prepared, learn how to fall, and relax.

You might be more afraid of it than you need to be. So desensitize yourself with this