Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE?

The minimum age for supervised session is 6 yeas old.

On unsupervised session there is no minimum age (parent must complete the competency test before) Please ask our team member for details.

CAN I JUST TURN UP AND CLIMB?

Yes - ONLY if you are 18+ competent climber. (you will need to demonstrate essential rope skills to be sign up as a competent climber). You can supervise up to 2 novice climbers or children.

No - if you are not a seasoned climber and 18+. We have a range of supervised sessions for you to try it out or teach you how to become a competent climber (such as private tuition or social climbing club for adults)

Children and minors can only climb supervied by a member of our staff or competent adult climber.

DO YOU PROVIDE BIRTHDAY PARTIES?

Currently we do not offer dedicated birthday parties, but you can consider booking up to 6 people for our Kid's Clubs or Climbing Sessions.

IS IT CLIP&CLIMB?

No, we are professional rock climbing instructors, who are fully qualified to provide rope climbing courses for adults and children, coach and teach rock climbing skills. Although we operate identical equipment as Clip&Climb, we are fully qualified to teach more traditional rope climbing. This is the reason why we are separate from Clip & Climb.

DO YOU HAVE BOULDERING?

No, we don't offer bouldering wall at the moment, but you can still climb without a climbing partner using our 7 autobelays.

DO YOU HAVE AUTO-BELAYS?

Yes, we currently have 7 automatic belay devices.

HOW TO START CLIMBING?

The best is to try it first with no obligation or commitment. The best for the first time is  to try our  'taster session' sessions or 'private tuition' and see if you would like it.

WHAT SHOULD I WEAR?

- a comfortable, non-restrictive sport clothing. No skirts or  dresses are allowed. You can bring comfortable shoes, yet we recommend for the first session shoes with as rigid soles as possible. Open toes or heels are not suitable on climbing wall.

You can hire climbing shoes.

- Take off all jewellery and tide up long hair. 

WHAT CLIMBING LEVEL IS REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN CLIMBING COURSES?

- We provide all levels of courses, from absolute beginners to advanced climbers

DO I HAVE TO BUY ALL CLIMBING GEAR TO START CLIMBING?

- No, we provide all essential equipment for our courses. We can also hire it for unsupervised climbers.

WHAT FITNESS LEVEL SHOULD I BE, I DON'T HAVE UPPER BODY STRENGTH, SHALL I GO TO THE GYM AND IMPROVE IT FIRST?

-No, you don't need anything more than average fitness level, upper body strength is one of the myths about rock climbing.

Slough Climbing Wall

Operated by Climbing Club Kuluar ltd. Specialists in indoor and outdoor climbing courses for adults and children.

 

Montem Ln, SL1 2QG, Slough


Main Climbing Wall is located inside the Ice Arena building, next to the Clip&Climb (please don't be confused)