FAQs

Climbing is an inherently dangerous sport. We go to great lengths to make our facilities as safe as possible to ensure that patrons of the facility are safe. That said we require a waiver from every visitor to the gym in order to stay in operation and for insurance purposes. All customers under the age of 18 MUST have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian. Grandparents, siblings, and teachers do not count.

Central Rock Cambridge is a bouldering only facility.

Bouldering does not require ropes, instead it focuses on shorter walls (10 – 14 feet tall) with significantly more padding on the ground. Partners are not required for this style of climbing. Check out our First Time Boulderer video for more information. A short bouldering orientation from a CRG staff member is required for this type of climbing.

CRG Cambridge is a bouldering only gym.

Bouldering is climbing on a low wall (10-14 feet) that uses large mats to fall on for protection instead of ropes and a belay system. A short bouldering orientation from a CRG staff member is required for this type of climbing.

The best thing about bouldering is how intuitive it is!  Our trained desk staff will give you all the essential information to make sure you have a fun first visit.  After that, it’s just you and gravity!

There are several options for you to choose from and each one has a different price. Please visit our rates section for the gym you are visiting for more information, and look for our daily specials and memberships!

Our Cambridge facility is bouldering only, so there are no ropes to belay with!  Our desk staff give each climber a tutorial to make sure they have enough training to be safe and have fun.  This preliminary training is given during your first visit and does not require an appointment.  Come on in!

If you are interested in learning to rope climb in the Boston area, please consider visiting our adjacent facilities in Watertown, Stoneham or Randolph.

Due to the unharnessed nature of bouldering, our Cambridge facility is for ages 14+.  Please visit our other locations for their programing options for your child.

Wear something that you are comfortable moving around in. We suggest flexible pants and something that is not too baggy. It is recommended that you wear shorts or pants that do not need a belt. Think: Phys. Ed Class. We have all of the gear you need for climbing, so no need to worry about that part!

There are links to Google maps for each facility on our location pages. Just put the address right into your phone or computer and it will lead you right to us.

We have a full set of cardio machines and free weights available at the facility for members and day pass users. You must be 16 years old to use the equipment unless under the direct supervision of a staff member. We also offer other types of classes that you can participate in without climbing such as Yoga and Pilates.

We have FREE WiFi at our facility and a nice comfy couch for chilling out and surfing the web.

We provide lockers at our facility for your convenience, but we DO NOT provide locks, so please bring your own when you come. We do supply locks to rent for a small fee.

See our membership information page at the facility location page closest to you for more details:
Worcester | Hadley | Watertown | Glastonbury | Cambridge | Randolph