What is top roping?
Top Rope climbing is a style of climbing where the rope runs through an anchor at the top of the wall and runs down to the climber who is tied in on one side and a belayer on the other. As you climb, your partner (the belayer) manages the rope through a belay device, keeping it tight and lowering the climber to the ground once the climb is completed.
Belayers must pass a Top Rope Belay Test administered by a CRG staff member prior to utilizing the designated climbing walls. If you are interested in learning how to belay (manage the rope), we recommend our Learn the Ropes class which can be booked online. Climbers and Belayers must sign a Top Rope Orientation form before top rope climbing/belaying.
