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Rates — Daily Climbing | Boulder Only | Term Memberships | Punch Card | Discounts | Rental Gear

Hours — Mon-Friday (11 am-10 pm), Saturday (12 pm-8 pm, Sunday (12 pm-6 pm)

Directions — 1019 Collier Rd NW, Ste A, Atlanta, GA 30318 | 404-351-3009

Event Calendar — View a complete list of Special Events on our Monthly Calendar

Climbing Team

Intro to Gym Climbing Class (12 and up)During the intensive workshop, participants learn basic climbing techniques, knots, belaying, climbing signals and the proper use of harnesses and other climbing equipment.

Technique I (12 and up) — Technique I focuses on climbing movement and balance — perfect for new climbers looking for a way to get started and for more experienced climbers looking to fine-tune their skills. No previous climbing experience is needed.

Technique II (12 and up) — Technique II builds on the foundation of Technique I, by expanding on movement and balance while also dealing with efficient use of different hold types, grip types, friction and body tension. Climbers should have several months of climbing experience before taking this class.

Intro to Gym Leading (18 and up) The lead climbing class is designed to teach lead climbing and belay techniques specifically for the indoor gym environment.

Parties — Atlanta Rocks! is a terrific venue for a birthday party (young or old). No prior climbing experience is necessary. (Reservations, Waiver, Day of Party, Goody Bags, Party Invitations)

Groups (10+ Climbers) — Atlanta Rocks! is ideal for exclusive private functions birthday parties, corporate events, Bar/Bat Mitzvahs, sweet sixteen parties, scouting functions and youth outings. No prior climbing experience is required.

Overnight Lock-Ins — Atlanta Rocks! presents, the kind of all-nighter everyone will enjoy!

Parties — Atlanta Rocks! is a terrific venue for a birthday party (young or old). No prior climbing experience is necessary.

Party — Reservations

Party — Waiver

Party — Day of Party

Party — Goody Bags

Party — Invitations

Party — FAQs

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Atlanta Rocks! Perimeter — The first indoor climbing gym in Atlanta.

Outdoor Climbing Links — The varied geography of the southern United States has given rise to some of the most interesting and varied rock climbing in the world. Descriptions of, and driving directions to, many of the most popular climbing areas in the southern U.S. are provided courtesy of Chris Watford, author of The Dixie Cragger’s Atlas, the authoritative guide to southern rock. The Dixie Cragger’s Atlas provides extensive route information and is the ultimate source for any outdoor climbing enthusiast.

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Skyhoundz — The Center of the Disc Dog Universe.

Hyperflite — Manufacturer of discs for dogs and training materials.

Quick Climb — No Experience or Reservation Necessary

School of Rocks! — After School Program

Summer Rocks! — Afternoon Program

Family Night — Family Climbing

Monthly Climb Off — Free Climbing Competition

Novice Climb

Atlanta Rocks! Power Lunch — Lunch Program

Ladies Night

Atlanta Rocks! Virtual Tour

Atlanta Visitors Bureau Video — The Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau produced a series of TV commercials, collectively entitled, This is our Atlanta, to promote the city of Atlanta. The band, Collective Soul was featured with Atlanta Rocks! as a backdrop.



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Atlanta Climbing Club

ACC

Active Atlanta Climbing Club members receive a discount of 20% for daily climbing and climbing memberships.


Southeaster Climbers Coalition

SCC Special

Active Southeastern Climbers Coalition members receive a discount of 20% for daily climbing and climbing memberships.


Boulder Only Rates

Atlanta Rocks is pleased to introduce a Boulder Only rate of $10 (tax included) during the week and $12 (tax included) on weekends. We also offer a Boulder Only One Month Memberships for only $50. Boulder Only means no rope climbing of any kind, and climbing no higher than shoulder level throughout the gym.


Ladies Night

First Monday of the Month

In addition to our regular Ladies Climbing Night every Monday night, on the first Monday of the month we will now offer women 1/2 price Intro to Gym Climbing Classes. Reservation Required.


Partner Day

First Tuesday of the Month

The first Tuesday of every month, we will offer members who bring a partner, free climbing, and daily climbers, who bring a partner, will receive two-for-one climbing (must know how to belay or be belay certified).


Ale-8-One

Atlanta Rocks! now carries Ale-8-One soft drinks in glass bottle six packs and individual plastic bottles

Ale-8-One, the soft drink unique to Kentucky, has been bottled in Winchester since 1926. For further info on Ale 8, please go here.


Climbing Wall Association

Georgia Games FlyerGeorgia Games

On Saturday, July 14, 2012, Atlanta Rocks! will be hosting the climbing competition of the Georgia State Games (Georgia Games). The competition is open to all.

To download the event flyer, click here. To register for the Georgia Games click here.


Family Night Change

Beginning in April, Family Night will be held every Wednesday evening from 6 pm-9 pm.

Read an informative story on Family Night from the Field Trips with Sue segment on CBS Better Mornings Atlanta here.


Atlanta Rocks! '12 Camp Sessions

  • Session 1 — 6/11-6/15
  • Session 2 — 6/18-6/22
  • Session 3 — 6/25-6/29
  • Session 4 — 7/9-7/13
  • Session 5 — 7/16-7/20
  • Session 6 — 7/30-8/3

For more information on Atlanta Rocks! Summer Camps, please go here. Download the 2012 Atlanta Rocks! Camp Brochure here.

Whether your child is a Atlanta Rocks! Camp participant or not, you might want to check our our new Summer Rocks! program below.


Summer Rocks!

There's nothing quite like summer vacation…especially if you are a busy parent. Atlanta Rocks! understands the challenges associated with parenting today's youngsters. We also know that you can't be a multi-tasking phenom and — at the same time — keep your kids challenged and fulfilled. Have no fear, because we've got you covered. Atlanta Rocks! new Summer Rocks! program keeps the young ones busy and gives you the time you need to run errands, attend meetings, or just relax and un-wind. More here...


Atlanta Rocks! Power Lunch

Make the most of your lunch-time break with Atlanta Rocks! new rock climbing Power Lunch.

From 11 am-2 pm, Monday-Friday, you can climb or boulder at Atlanta Rocks! Intown Rock Climbing Gym and save big (Climbing $10/Bouldering $5)! From Atlanta Rocks! comfortable elevated-mezzanine area, you can contemplate your next climb while you're wolfing down your pastrami on rye (hold the mayo). Our free WiFi means you can send a quick suck-up e-mail to your boss before you gorge on more than 100 delicious climbing routes. When you hunger for more, come feed your inner beast;…at Atlanta Rocks!...At Atlanta Rocks!, we put the lunge in lunch.


Buckhead Magazine ArticleFamily Night

Family Night, held every Wednesday Night!

Families that play together — stay together! And what better way to play than at Atlanta Rocks! Family Night. At Atlanta Rocks!, not only do we have affordable memberships for families with climbing in their blood, we've also got a night dedicated to everyone who wants to have a great family experience. For more information on Atlanta Rocks! Family Night, please go here.

Simply Buckhead Magazine Highlights Family Night at Atlanta Rocks! Click on the page above to read the article.

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Climbing HoldImportant! — In order to provide you the best climbing experience, if you do not know how to belay, please call us for reservations at 404-351-3009. We will be happy to discuss all your climbing options, based upon your experience, at that time. With a reservation, no experience is necessary.


Atlanta Rocks! was featured in the Spring edition of Men's Book Atlanta in its Now in Atlanta Section: Altitude Adjustment, Five ways to get above it all (here).


The Real Housewives of Atlanta

Last season's premiere of The Real Housewives of Atlanta had a segment that was shot at your favorite climbing gym, Atlanta Rocks!

The Real Housewives of Atlanta


City's BestCity's Best Atlanta Playtime Spots for Atlanta's Adults — Atlanta Rocks! Intown: For many adults a favorite past time as a child was climbing on anything and everything you could get your feet on. At Atlanta Rocks! feel free to get your climb on without having to worry about a harsh scolding from mom or dad. It's an indoor playground for all ages.

Climbing is a natural instinct that all of us share. You start to develop it as a child as you climb trees and fences, says Atlanta Rocks! general manager David Turrentine. But as an adult we might get arrested if we start hanging out in trees!

So Atlanta Rocks! is a special place where big kids"can basically let loose and enjoy a unique experience.


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First Wednesday of the Month — Free Climbing Competition

Climbing comps are big time fun, but they can also be expensive and time consuming. Atlanta Rocks! wants to give Atlanta climbers a fun way to battle it out on the rock without all of the hassles associated with competing in a sanctioned climbing competition. And here's the best part — there's no entry fee! For more information on Atlanta Rocks! Monthly Climb Offs!, please go here.


Blind Ambition

Dexter Gilbert, 40, of Atlanta, is just like any other rock climber that you might see scaling the walls at Atlanta Rocks! Indoor Rock Climbing Gym in Midtown, Atlanta. He's into sports and motivated by a desire to seek new challenges. But, for Gilbert, climbing, in his own words, is "about four times as hard," as it is for most other climbers. To the casual observer, it's not instantly obvious why that's so. At six-feet tall, with an athletic build, Gilbert seems like he would be made for climbing. And then you notice that Gilbert is blind. (continued here)