Climbing involves risk and it has dangers. In fact, the sense of risk is part of the excitement of rock climbing. The key is in controlling those risks.
We at Bliss take safety very seriously, and we would ask you to do the same. For that reason, no one is allowed in the climbing area without first signing a waiver, and all who use any equipment must first pass our safety checklist. Please review these very carefully to make sure that you understand these risks. If you have any questions, ask a staff member.
We emphasize personal responsibility, and we want to train you and your family to be safety conscious climbers. Numerous classes are available throughout the week to learn such skills as belaying, knot tying, lead climbing, spotting techniques, and use of our state of the art auto-belays. However, your safety is ultimately your responsibility, so please, always ask if you are unsure of any use of equipment or technique.
All of our equipment is checked on a regular schedule, and our flooring is padded to help diminish injuries. If you ever notice any defective equipment, please report it to staff immediately.
To help promote a fun environment with a minimum of risks, we have rules. Follow this link to review them. It is your responsibility to know these and observe them. Failure to do so could result in being asked to leave our facility.
Finally, have fun, smile often, be courteous of others, and never stop following your bliss.
Gym Rules
Facility Rules
- Every person entering the climbing area of Bliss Climbing & Fitness must read and sign our waiver. Anyone under the age of 18 (eighteen) must have a parent or legal guardian sign the waiver for them.
- Everyone must check in at the front desk each time before entering the climbing area.
- Everyone is responsible for their own safety and the safety of others. Avoid walking under climbers. Do not distract belayers or spotters. Stay aware of those below you and communicate any risks clearly with your spotter or belayer.
- Anyone in the gym under the age of 14 (fourteen) must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
- Anyone under the age of 14 (fourteen) is not permitted to use training equipment or structures in the training room unless they are participating in a Bliss Climbing & Fitness program.
- Avoid distracting, disruptive, and dangerous behaviors (running, jumping, horseplay, bullying, swinging on ropes, foul language, etc).
- Only Bliss Climbing & Fitness staff and instructors are permitted to offer instruction.
- Climbing is allowed only on the climbing walls and training structures.
- Climbing shoes and equipment must be removed before entering bathrooms or locker rooms.
- Appropriate and non-offensive clothing must be worn at all times.
- Before climbing: Remove all items from your pockets or person that could potentially get damaged, injure you, or someone else (keys, phones, jewelry, watches, etc). Bliss Climbing & Fitness is not responsible for any personal items that are damaged, lost, or stolen.
- Headphones and earbuds may not be worn in the top rope room.
- All chalk must be confined in a chalk ball and a properly closing chalk bag.
- No food or beverages on the climbing mats.
- Smoking, vaping, or use of any e-cigarettes are not allowed inside.
- No one under the influence of alcohol or drugs that could impair alertness or coordination may use the facility.
- Report any loose holds, damaged equipment, or any other potential hazards to a staff member immediately. Do not attempt to adjust any holds or fix equipment on your own.
- Only employees are allowed behind the climbing walls or other restricted areas.
- Report any blood, bodily fluids, or spilled liquids in the gym to staff immediately.
- Report anything that is questionable to a staff member immediately.
Climbing Rules
- No one is allowed to use auto-belays, top-rope belay or climb and lead belay or climb without passing the appropriate orientation and proficiency test(s).
- If you fail the auto-belay, top-rope, or lead test, or your current certification is revoked due to improper use of equipment, you must wait 24 hours before being tested again. Our staff reserve the right to require a Bliss-instructed class before you can test out in our facility.
- If you bring your own equipment, ensure it is safe and in good condition. Only indoor rock climbing gear in proper working order is allowed. Bliss Climbing & Fitness can refuse any equipment that doesn’t meet these standards.
- You must be at least 4 (four) years old to climb in the bouldering or rope room. Children under 4 (four) may only use the toddler wall located in the rope room with adult supervision.
- All personal items must be stowed away from the climbing areas and should not present a fall hazard.
- Climbers may only wear climbing shoes when climbing. Barefoot climbing and street shoes are not allowed on the wall.
- Do not rappel or use our rappel ledge without supervision and guidance of a Bliss instructor.
- Beginning 2026: Bliss Climbing & Fitness requires the use of an assisted braking device while belaying in the gym.
- No one under the age of 9 (nine) is allowed to top-out in the bouldering room.
- Do not jump off the boulder top out area (the area you stand), you must always downclimb.
- Adhere to falling recommendations given during your bouldering orientation.
- Always keep fall zones clear when bouldering.
Top Rope & Lead:
- Climbers and belayers must demonstrate proper use of their equipment and pass the necessary proficiency tests before being able to climb or belay in Bliss Climbing & Fitness.
- Bliss certified harness tags must be worn while belaying.
- No one under the age of 14 may top rope belay unless they are a member of our climbing team or a current USAC member.
- No one under the age of 16 may lead climb or lead belay unless they are a member of our climbing team or a current USAC member.
- All climbers must ensure their belay partners properly demonstrate the approved belaying methods and display the associated harness tag.
- Do not skip clips when lead climbing or take unreasonably long falls that may present a hazard to the climber or belayer.
- All belayers must stand at attention while belaying.
Any disregard to these rules could result in temporary or permanent expulsion from Bliss Climbing & Fitness.
