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Green Building

We built to “Green” standards

Climbers care about the environment so it was natural that Climb Iowa would build “green”. The building meets the US Green Building Council’s standards for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). A few highlights:

  • Natural day lighting
  • Geothermal heating and cooling
  • Radiant in-floor heat
  • High efficiency lighting with occupancy sensors
  • Low water flow plumbing fixtures
  • Recycled building materials
  • Bicycle racks and alternative transportation strategies
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About Climb Iowa PDF Print E-mail

Climb Iowa is the largest indoor rock climbing and training center in Iowa. It offers over 10,000 square feet of top rope, boulder, and lead climbing. The wall features cracks, arêtes, lay-backs, detached flakes, overhanging, vertical and slab terrain. We also offer fitness equipment and yoga classes.

Climb Iowa is a fit for novice and expert climbers, young and old, and anything in between. Not only is climbing fun, it is an excellent all-body workout. Climbing has become a perfect cross-training activity and is growing in popularity across the US. Climbing builds strength, self-confidence and trust.

Groups, Scouts, & Youth

Groups ages 14 and older will participate in an introductory course to learn how to belay, how to tie a figure eight retrace, and how to put on a climbing harness. After this class the group will be able to climb the rest of the day.

We are a perfect place for Scout troops. We have dedicated classes for scouts to earn advancement badges or have a campout in our facility. Whether the troop spends an afternoon or hosts an overnight here, they will be sure to have a good time, education and workout. Climb Iowa’s manager is an Eagle Scout as is one of our instructors.

Church youth groups, sports teams, and clubs can take advantage of all Climb Iowa has to offer. With our meeting space, these groups will have privacy for group meetings and then have the opportunity to get on the climbing walls. Just tell us what you need and we will do our best accommodate your group.

Birthday Parties

Birthday parties are just ordinary until you come to Climb Iowa. Everyone knows how kids love to climb. Come join us for the most unique and exciting birthday party your child will ever have. Bring your camera as you capture your child and friends in an unforgettable experience.

Youth Programing

Climb Iowa’s climbing team; YACs of Climb Iowa, routinely qualifies for national competitions. Climbers compete locally, regionally, and nationally through our climbing team. Our experienced coaches help team members become better climbers and increase their love of the sport.

Team Building

Companies will love Climb Iowa for new hire groups, team building events, or as an extension of their wellness program. Our trained staff will facilitate specific team building activities to get your group working together. Looking for something your family can do together? Climbing is a perfect activity for everyone in the family ages four and older. Watch our web site for camps during school breaks and summer.

 

Facility Overview

Fun Facts Aboout Climb Iowa

  • 12,000 linear feet of steel angle iron weighing approx. 24,000lbs
  • 450 sheets of 11-layer plywood
  • Approx. 70 screws per sheet of plywood for a total of 31,500 screws
  • 25,000 T-nuts
  • 8,775lbs of texture
  • 132 lbs of welding wire
  • Three bottles of welding gas
  • 2,500 lbs of concrete for crack building
  • 4,750 climbing holds
  • 3,000 feet of climbing rope
  • 93,000 lbs outside boulder