Introduction to Indoor Climbing

Qualified, patient instructors will guide you through the basics of using the equipment (climbing shoes, a harness, locking carabiner and belay device, and chalk bag are all provided) and developing safe climbing habits. You will learn the following skills: properly tying into the rope, safely belaying in a toprope system, catching a falling climber, as well as other basics.

 

The class includes:

 

  • 3 hours of instruction and climbing
  • Equipment rental
  • A daypass for the day of the class
  • Two week gym membership to practice your new skills!

 

By successfully completing the beginner class, you will be able to start working on your climbing technique and endurance both on your own or, if you wish, through more advanced lessons or technique clinics.

 

*Cost: $58 (includes two-week membership!) Times: Sat & Sun 10am-1pm, Mon, Fri, & Sat 6-9pm

 

 

Private Instruction:

We can teach you just about anything! Just give us a call to reserve. COST: $40/hr

 

Learn to Lead

Want to lead you own climbs? Looking to become a more self-sufficient climber? Take our learn to lead course and build your sport leading skills. Participants will be taught indoor leading skills including bolt clipping, lowering off, and belay technique. We will also explore traditional climbing and belaying. Sign up now before the spring climbing season. Limited to 8 participants per session.

 

*Cost: Non-members $70, Members $50. Time: 3rd Monday & Friday of every month 6pm-9pm

 

 

Our innovative curriculum based climbing technique courses, designed for the beginner and the experienced climber who is frustrated with a performance plateau. Learn all the tricks from experienced and talented climbing instructors. Begin at the Basic levels, or test-out to start in higher level courses!

  • Classes are 2.5 hours of instruction for $50.
  • Must book classes in advance by paying in full. maximum of 6 students per class. SPACE IS LIMITED!
  • Students may take any classes in a given level in any order, though the order listed below is recommended.
  • Students must take all the classes in one level before advancing.
  • Level testing is neccessary if you wish to begin your Nuschool experience at a level above the Basic Courses (IE: Intermediate or Advanced courses.)
  • Level testing is available every day that Nuschool classes are offered 1/2 hour before the scheduled class start time. Appointment for a level test is neccessary.

 

View our Calendar to see dates of the Nuschool courses, or call the gym at 781-935-7325.

 

 

Basic Technique Courses

The basic courses aim to offer an in depth introduction to climbing technique and movement. Begin to learn some of the techniques that allow some climbers to move effortlessly up the wall. Learn to develop an arsenal of climbing techniques to get you to the next level.

 

 

 

  • Hand and Foot Basics
  • A two and half hour class exploring the variety of ways to hold on to and stand on holds that seem impossible to use, and gain the foresight to grab them right the first time.
  • Sequencing
  • A two and a half hour class discussing the theory and putting to practice the types of strategies climbers use to defeat the hardest climbs. Bouldering safety is also covered in detail.
  • Climbing Without Pulling Down (You must know how to belay for this class.)
  • A two and a half hour class exploring the creativity and the range of possibilities of what climbing movement can be. This class will change the way you look at climbs forever.

 

Intermediate Technique Courses

Building upon your BASIC training, you will now learn how to bring your climbing to a higher level. By becoming more efficient, skilled and stronger, you will add grace and power to your climbing.

 

 

  • Climbing Smarter (You must know how to belay for this class.)
  • A two and a half hour class where basic concepts are combined creating new movements which allow for maximum climbing efficiency.
  • Intro to Climbing on Steeper Terrain (You must know how to belay for this class.)
  • A two and a half hour class that gets you out of the vertical world and on to the steep walls. Learn the number one technique that revolutionized modern climbing!

 

Advanced Technique Courses

The advanced courses are designed to move you in to a deeper realm of advanced movement. Develop the master techniques that will transform you in to an elite climber capable of pushing the limits of climbing movement.

 

  • Advanced Body Positions (You must know how to belay for this class.)
  • A two and a half hour class building upon all the you have learned and bringing you to a place where your own style and strengths begin to shine through in your climbing. We will explain and help you expand and reconfigure the possibilities of movement and technique.

 

Testimonials

"Myself and two friends had signed up for the "Welcome to Our World" package in June and completed the intro class and the first technique class. I wanted to express my gratification regards to the Nuschool rock climbing classes. It's a fantastic introduction and the classes I've taken so far have been thorough and challenging. It certainly is a big change from sitting at a desk for countless hours at work!"