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Boulder Bear
Thunder Bay's Rock Climbing Gym
(807) 286-6633
Monday - Friday 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Prices
Day Use & Rentals:
Day Pass: $14
Punch Card (10 passes): $120
Harness Rental: $2
Shoe Rental: $5
Chalk Rental: $2
Full Rental Package: $8
Lead Test: $5
Belay Test: FREE
Instruction:
Belay Guide $35
A belay guide is a Boulder Bear staff member who will accompany your group for one hour, allowing them to have full access to all of the roped climbs in the facility. This type of booking includes the harness rental.
Intro to Climbing Course $45
This course is designed for participants age 13 and up. The participants will be shown how to tie knots, use equipment and operate the ropes for one another using our top ropes. This package comes with a one-week membership as well as rental equipment for the day the course is taken. This course takes between an hour to an hour and a half.
Refresher $10
The refresher is designed for those who have previous belaying experience but would like a 20 minute course to brush up on their skills prior to the belay test.
Advanced Lesson $45
The advanced lesson is designed for those looking to further their climbing abilities. The advanced lesson can cover the topic of technique or lead climbing. One of our advanced instructors can teach technique in order to improve the efficiency of your climbing or they can also teach participant’s how to lead climb and lead belay. If the participant is looking to learn to lead belay, they need to bring their own appropriately rated climbing rope. This course can take between and hour or two hours depending on the group.
Memberships:
One Month Membership $70
Three Month Membership $175
Annual Membership $575
Family Annual Membership
1st Member $575
2nd Member $575
Any additional family members $200 each
* Student discount of 15% can be given to those with proof of enrolment to an educational institution*
Waiver
Digital Waiver
Completing our waiver has never been easier! Simply follow the link below to complete an online version. After you've finished the waiver, accept the confirmation email and we'll have a copy in our system by the time you arrive for your climb. Waivers for participants under the age of 18 will need to be completed by a parent or legal guardian.
Boulder Bear Climbing Centre Online Waiver
Printable Waiver
The printable waiver is recommended for use by large groups or birthday parties. Clicking on the link below will provide organisers with a printable version of our waiver that they can distribute to participants. This way, you can make the most of your time at our facility by having all of the waivers completed before your arrival.
Boulder Bear Climbing Centre Printable Waiver
Birthday Parties
Boulder Bear Climbing Centre offers a unique, challenging, and fun environment to host birthday parties, school groups, corporate events, or any other group looking for an active and fun activity. Our experienced staff will take care of all of the safety so you and your children can relax and have fun.
Your birthday party booking will include:
- Harnesses for all party guests
- Instruction and supervision by our professional and experienced instructors
- 2 1/2 hours of access to Climbing
- Exclusive use of our private party room throughout the 2 1/2 hours of the party
Please note:
- Parents are welcome to watch or participate in the climbing.
- Party guests are not permitted to use the fitness equipment.
- A deposit of $120 + HST (equal to 5 party guests) will be required at the time of booking.
- Cancellations may be made, free of charge, up to a week before the party date.
- If cancellations are made within 48 hours of the party date, the deosaite forfeited.
Events
youth Lessons
To register call 286-6633 or come down to see the facility
Kids That Rock: Mondays OR Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30
Summiteers: Tuesdays OR Thursdays 5:30 - 7:00
Crimpers: Tuesdays and Thursday 5:30 - 7:00
Jibs: Mondays OR Wednesdays 7:00 - 8:30
Dynos: Monday and Wednesday 7:00 - 8:30
Competitive Team: Monday 6:00 - 7:30, Tuesday and Thursday 6:00 - 8:00
New class curriculum and lower prices, All classes wili be taught by certified climbing instructors. Climbers will recieve progress reoports at the end of each session that outlines the students progress.
All class will run for 10 weeks beginning the week of September 11/2017. All prices include Day Pass, Instruction and harness.
Kids That Rock: This program is geared to children 7 years of age and under. The emphasis is on fun and making the new climbers comfortable in a gym environment and moving over rock efficiently. COST: $140 per climber. Children should have indoor footwear Option to include climbing shoe rental is an additional $30 for the entire program. Classes will run on Monday or Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30.
Summiteers: This program is designed for climbers between the ages of 8 and 11. All climbers should have indoor footwear. Classes will run on Tuesday or Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00. COST: $230 per climber. Climbing shoes can be rented for an additional $30 for the entire session.
Crimpers: This program is the twice a week option for the Summiteers program. COST: $450 per climber. All climbers need indoor footwear. Climbing shoes can be rented for an additional $60 for the entire session. These classes will run Tuesday and Thursday from 5:30 to 7:00.
Jibs: This program is for people 12 and up. Classes will run Monday or Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:30. COST: $230 per climber. All climbers should have indoor footwear. Climbing shoes can be rented for an additional $30 per for the entire session.
Dynos: This is the twice a week option for the Jibs program.Classes are Monday and Wednesday from 7:00 to 8:30. COST: $450 per climber. All climbers need indoor footwear. Climbing shoes can be rented for $60 for the entire session.
Competitive: The competitive program is designed for athletes that want to push their climbing to the next level. The focus of this program is having each climber excel at their level and to steadily improve of the course of a competitive season. This program is a personal result based program and a completion placing based program. The completion aspect is for the enjoyment of the sport and the opportunity to meet climbers from other areas and countries. Athletes will be instructed in climbing techniques, fitness, lead climbing, belaying both on top rope and lead, indoor and outdoor climbing, bouldering and proper nutrition for healthy lifestyle. athletes will have the opportunity to compete in a variety of competitions throughout the year in a variety of locations. Training will be Monday and Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 and Sunday from 4:00 to 5:30. (SEPT to mid June) and an annual membership, local competition fee and Team shirt.
Summer Camp
Cost:
1 Week Full Day: $295.00
4 Week Full Day: $995.00
7 Week Full Day: $1859.50
Hours:
Full Day: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
*Extended hours can be arranged if needed
Daily Activities:
Indoor Climbing, Martial Arts, Tumbling, Crafts, Yoga, Outdoor Climbing (The Bluffs, Silver Harbour, Pass Lake) Hiking (Cascades, Centennial Park, Brule Bay)
What you need to bring: (ALWAYS DRESS FOR THE OUTDOORS)
- Indoor Shoes
- 2 snacks and a lunch
- Appropriate footwear and clothing for days spent outdoors
- Water bottle
- A photocopy of the participant’s health card
- Have previously filled out a Boulder Bear waiver form
Dates:
July 3rd - July 7th
July 10th - July 14th
July 17th - July 21st
July 24th - July 28th
July 31st - August 4th
*August 7th - August 11th Closed for Fair*
August 21st - August 25th
August 28th - September 1st
Outdoor Experiences
Boulder Bear is proud to employ thunder bays only association of canadian mountain guides (ACMG) certified instructors.
Intro to Rock: 3 Hours, Boulder Bear brings all the gear. Does all the set up and heavy lifting. You just come and climb till you can’t climb anymore. Held at the Bluffs, Silver Harbour or Pass Lake. $30 per person.
Transition Gym to Rock: 6 Hours, Indoor to Outdoor. Start off at Boulder Bear Climbing Centre and learn all of the knots and top rope systems in the on the ground in the gym setting. After mastering the material in a controlled environment we will spend the afternoon out at the cliff putting into practice what we learned in the morning session. Locations: Bluffs, Silver Harbour and Pass Lake. $60 per Person.
Beginner Rock: 4 Hours, a great introduction to climbing. Let Boulder Bear supply all the gear. Learn the necessary knots, how to belay, cliff safety and basic climbing technique. Locations: Bluffs, Silver Harbour and Pass Lake $40 per Person.
Group/Family: 4 Hours. Let Boulder Bear plan your next group outing or family activity. We will bring all the gear you need, set everything up and provide you with a fantastic experience. All you need to do is pick the destination, show up and be ready to climb.$35 per person.
Private Sessions: You pick the place. You pick the topic or adventure. We supply the gear and the know how. 4 hour and 6 hour sessions. Call for pricing.
Contact us
Summer Hours: As of June 26/2017
Monday-Friday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm