Rock Climbing Review at Rocksport

In my attempt to help you find what you like to get your fit in here is another out-of-the-box fitness option for the Louisville area - ROCK CLIMBING!

Recently, I was able to go with a group of family and friends to check out one of Louisville's rock climbing gyms, Rocksport. It is located off of Plantside Drive in Jeffersontown. Since we were new to the sport and we booked as a group, we had our own instructor to show us how to belay and get in and out of the harness. It took about 10 minutes going through the instructions before we could start climbing. If it your first time climbing (and not in a group) you must take a $35 introductory class which includes tying a figure 8 follow through knot and how to belay a climber. The cost includes shoes, harness rental, admission, and lesson.

We started on the easy wall which had lots of easy handholds so it was great for my 6 year old and a good first one for the adults. We tried a few of the other walls with fewer holds and smaller grips. The walls had routes to take for different challenges as well.

The gym also has a bouldering wall where you can just free climb. The gym has over 10,000 square feet of climbing so you will find a wall that is challenging for you so you can feel it the next day.
 
Rocksport is open everyday of the week. It offers a program for youth on Saturday mornings and camps in the summer.

If you are interested in learning more about rock climbing, check the gym out or read about it here.
Rock Climbing Clubs on meet-up would be another great source:
Louisville Pure Rock Climb
Louisville Rock Climbing

After working out indoors, you can take the workout outdoors. Red River Gorge is consistently ranked  in the top 10 for climbing - and it is practically in your backyard! There are several outfitters that would be more than happy to take you out for a climb - Rock Climbing Adventures



We enjoyed our time at Rocksport and look forward to returning again soon. This gym would make a great family day or date night if looking for something a little bit different to do in the dead of winter.