GOAT Top Rope Classes

Learn to Belay

The GOAT Belay training class is a great way to learn how to be an independent climber in our community. New and experienced climbers alike learn how to control the ropes and belay their climbing partner in the correct, up to date, industry recommended manner.

During this class we cover:

  • Gym safety and orientation
  • Bouldering safety and best practice
  • Harnesses and harnessing
  • Petzl/AMGA PBUS belay technique
  • Usage of different belay devices
  • Controlled lowering
  • Additional items of knowledge to make your climbing experience as fun as possible!

Ages 14+
1.5 hours per class. All equipment is provided for the class.

Member: $0 Free!
Non Member: $45

**A $15 fee will be charged for bookings that do not show up without giving any notice.**

Our Learn to Belay classes book 2 weeks in advance, if you wish to book a class sooner, please call us at 201-402-9343 or email info@goatclimbinggyms.com!

*As a special offer for non members, you can keep your rental shoes and harness on and work on the skills learned after your class with the “keep climbing after class pass” for only $15!

Intro to Top Rope (Must be Belayed Certified)

This class is designed for every new climber who have passed their Top Rope Belay test, sent some Dark Green Climbs and are looking to learn more about Top Rope climbing techniques!

The intro to Top Rope class is an introductory class designed for our Go! Climber Community, however all experience levels are welcome to sign up!

During this class we cover:
Basics of Route Reading, Basic climbing technique, body positioning and footwork, and Gym & Belay etiquette!

Ages 16+
1.5 hours per class

November 15th

December 19th

1st Class for Member: $0 Free!
2nd+ Class for Member: $30
Non Member: $45

Rental Equipment Provided if needed.

**A $15 fee will be charged for bookings that do not show up without giving any notice.**

*As a special offer for non members, you can keep your rental shoes and harness on and work on the skills learned after your class with the “keep climbing after class pass” for only $15!

5.10 Breakthrough

Join us in the 5.10 Breakthrough class series and learn new skills to help you take the next step in your Sport climbing journey!

This 4 class series is designed for Climbers in the 5.8-5.10 range who are looking to become awesome Sport Climbers and make the most out of their membership, send their project and enjoy the gyms rope terrain!
More experienced climbers are welcome to join the class, after all the more you learn and train, the more proficient climber you will become!

During the 4 week class series we cover:
Route and Beta Reading, efficiency training, tips on footwork, body position, dynamic movements and coordination, pace, training drills, understanding complex movement and lingo of the Sport Climbing world.

Ages 16+
4 week class / 1.5 hours per class

Member: $80
Non Member: $110

Rental Equipment Provided if needed.

**A $15 fee will be charged for bookings that do not show up without giving any notice.**

*As a special offer for non members, you can keep your rental shoes and harness on and work on the skills learned after your class with the “keep climbing after class pass” for only $15!