We love all forms of climbing, but bouldering holds a special place in our hearts. The community that forms around a shared climb is like no other, and community is at the heart of what we do. Whether you’re reaching the top of your 1st or 100th climb, you’ll find Rock Mill to be a supportive and encouraging environment to push your limits and make new friends.
What gear will I need?
What gear will I need?
To boulder, you’ll need chalk and climbing shoes, both of which you can rent for $4 from the front desk.
How tall is the wall?
How tall is the wall?
Our wall is 16 feet at its highest, but most routes do not go to the top. The wall is surrounded by 18″ padding designed specifically for bouldering.
Where can I get my own gear?
Where can I get my own gear?
Our pro-shop is stocked with a variety of climbing shoes, chalk, chalk bags, harnesses, carabiners and quickdraws. We also sell home training equipment, guidebooks, and some great Rock Mill swag.
What should I wear to climb?
What should I wear to climb?
Comfortable athletic clothes with easy range of motion is best. Leave rings/watches/bracelets at home as they can get in the way of climbing and even be a hazard.
What do you do when you get to the top?
What do you do when you get to the top?
At the top of a route, you can either climb down the wall using nearby downclimb holds, or you can jump down using the recommended form we describe in our orientation video.
Check out your options below to get started climbing at Rock Mill.
OPEN CLIMBING
You don’t need a reservation for open climbing hours. We limit occupancy to 40 people, so be sure to check the occupancy counter before you come in.
MONDAY-THURSDAY
11:30am – 5:30pm
FRIDAY
11:30am – 10:00pm
SATURDAY
9:30am – 8:00pm
SUNDAY
9:30am – 6:00pm
PEAK HOURS
Monday-Thursday evenings are open by RESERVATION ONLY, so be sure to plan ahead and reserve your slot!
RESERVATION SLOTS
5:30pm – 7:00pm
7:00pm – 8:30pm
8:30pm – 10:00pm
Take a class or an instructional workshop & check out the KAYA app!
BOULDERING FUNDAMENTALS
Wednesdays 7:00pm – 8:00pm
The Bouldering Fundamentals class is for anyone at the beginner or intermediate level looking to take their bouldering to the next level. Mario will teach specific climbing movements like drop knees, flagging, how to build power, and more.
BOULDERING 1
Saturdays 1:30pm – 3:00pm
This workshop will teach you the techniques you need to make the most of your time bouldering. You’ll experience community in this small-group setting as you work through climbs together and learn how to make bouldering a part of your fitness routine. Bouldering 1 comes with a Two Week Trial Membership for first-time members starting the day of the workshop. This workshop is $25 for members and $50 for non-members.
USE THE KAYA APP
The KAYA app is the newest way to get connected with the Rock Mill community. Not only can you create a profile and share photos and videos of your latest sends, but you can follow fellow community members and Rock Mill itself. You can also access a map of our current routes, log your attempts and sends of specific boulder problems, upload your own photos of the route, rate the route, and leave comments. You can download this app for free and start logging your progress today!