As most parents know, many kids love to climb anything they can find; from trees to furniture and even kitchen cabinets. Rock climbing is a challenging physical activity, which stimulates the brain just as much as it does the rest of the body – so it’s perfect for developing minds. It also helps them develop balance and coordination; plus, rock climbing improves full-body strength!
Beyond the physical and mental benefits, rock climbing also instills valuable life skills in children. It teaches them patience, determination, and resilience, as they face challenges and setbacks on the climbing wall. They learn the value of perseverance and the rewards that come with hard work, as they see their progress and improvement over time. These qualities extend beyond climbing, preparing them to face obstacles and achieve success in other aspects of their lives as well.
Check out this list of the best indoor rock climbing locations throughout Pittsburgh:
1
ASCEND Pittsburgh
ASCEND Pittsburgh is a great bouldering-centric climbing facility that features Walltopia climbing walls surrounded by Flashed flooring. It offers bouldering and roped climbing on a 24-foot-tall wall with 20 climbing stations and a mix of auto-belays and top-ropes!2
Urban Air Trampoline Park
Climbing one of Urban Air’s climbing walls is a great way to build strength, agility, and confidence – all with the safety of a harness. These climbing walls vary in difficulty from beginner to challenging so you can choose your own level.3
FA Climbing & Fitness
FA Climbing & Fitness welcomes all ability levels, from new climbers to seasoned experts and everyone in between. FA Climbing & Fitness Station Square facility features world-class rock climbing terrain, a full schedule of yoga classes, commercial-grade fitness equipment, and a welcoming, supportive atmosphere.4
Iron City Boulder
Iron City Boulders is a 27,000 SQF warehouse and Pittsburgh’s first bouldering-only gym. The updated warehouse offers 11,000- sq/ft of bouldering walls, KLVN coffee and Rishi tea, a training area featuring climbing-specific training equipment and a full gym with free weights, and cardio equipment, and a gender-neutral/open-air locker room.5
