First Visit

What gear do I need?

To start climbing, you just need climbing shoes. Climbing shoes fit your feet tightly and have plenty of rubber to help you stick to the wall. If you don’t have your own, rental shoes are available for $5 per day. If you want to climb on a rope at The Spot Louisville, you’ll need a harness. Rental harnesses are available for $5 per day. Chalk will keep your hands dry and help you grab slick holds, but is not required.

What is bouldering?

Bouldering requires the least gear and is the most beginner-friendly type of climbing. Rather than using a rope to catch you, you’ll be climbing on shorter walls (usually just 10-12 feet high) with massive, squishy pads below you. These pads are tested for safety and ensure a comfortable fall. Check out our Intro to Bouldering class to learn more bouldering safety tips and climbing techniques.

What is top-roping?

Top-roping, available at The Spot Louisville, is a type of roped climbing. The rope is anchored at the top of the climbing wall, with one end of the rope connected to the climber and one end of the rope connected to the belayer, who controls the rope and minimizes the fall for the climber. Top-roping is the safest and most beginner-friendly type of roped climbing. Check out our Intro to Ropes class to learn how to safely attach to the rope, belay your friends, and unlock new terrain.

What is lead climbing?

Lead climbing, available at The Spot Louisville, is the next step after top-roping. Instead of tying into a rope that is already attached to the wall, the climber brings the rope up the wall with them, clipping in to new anchor points as they climb. Once you have mastered top-roping, check out our Learn to Lead class.

What clothes should I wear?

We suggest wearing stretchy or loose-fitting clothes that you’re comfortable moving in. You might find yourself putting your foot above your head, so wear something that allows you to stretch.

membership

How do I make changes to my membership?

You can easily update contact information, payment information, or the status of your membership online. Manage your membership.

What benefits do I receive as a member?

Members receive unlimited gym access to all locations (unless membership is specified as location-specific), unlimited guest passes for first-time guests, two guest passes per month for non-first-time guests (each customer can use a guest pass up to three times), a 15% retail discount in The Spot Shop (cannot be combined or stacked with other discounts), one free intro class (Intro to Bouldering or Intro to Ropes) during the first month of membership, and discounted pricing at competitions hosted by The Spot.

How do I qualify for a student membership?

Student memberships require a valid student ID and proof of current enrollment. Every August we ask students to re-verify their current enrollment to remain at the student rate.

How do I qualify for a youth membership?

Youth is defined as 12-years-old and under.

How do I qualify for a family membership?

Family memberships are for parents and kids under 18. The paid-in-full pricing is for up to three family members, with additional family members for $200 per year each. The EFT pricing is for three family members. Add $60 per month to the EFT rate for each additional family member with up to five members.

How do I qualify for a corporate membership?

Corporate discounts are available if 3 or more people from the same workplace have memberships. This discount is only available on monthly EFT and annual PIF memberships, not day passes or single month passes. Apply for a corporate membership.

What if I can’t afford membership?

If our normal membership prices are out of reach, we encourage you to apply for a Sliding Scale Membership.

If you have questions on refunds or cancellations please contact our Membership Manager at membership@thespotgym.com.

Youth Programs

How old does my kid have to be to climb at The Spot?

All ages are welcome to climb at The Spot. Youth rates apply to climbers aged 5 and under. Student rates apply to climbers aged 6-17.

How old does my kid have to be to join a climbing club or camp?

Clubs and camps are available for climbers aged 6 and older at Boulder, Denver, and Golden. We offer programs for kids as young as 2.5 at our Louisville location.

How old does my kid have to be to join The Spot Team?

The Spot Team is available for climbers aged 8 and older.

How old does my kid have to be to have their birthday party at The Spot?

Birthday parties are available for climbers ages 6 and older at The Spot Boulder, The Spot Denver, and The Spot Golden. Birthday parties are available for all ages at The Spot Louisville.

What if I can’t afford youth programs?

If our normal prices are out of reach, we encourage you to apply for a Climbing Scholarship.