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Indoor Rock Climbing in Washington, D.C.
Our nation's capital is a great place for sightseeing and…indoor rock climbing! After all, where do you think government officials and visiting lobbyists go to let off steam? During your next visit to Capitol Hill, show your kids how life in the Capitol is really lived—with the serious side of law decreeing and the fun side indoor rock climbing in Washington, D.C. At these indoor gyms, you'll find serious students of rock climbing as well as casual climbers who hit the indoor grips when it's too cold or rainy to climb outside. You'll also find your fair share of families, and why not? It's a wonderful, safe way to get exercise, take a break from the tedium museum-hopping, and have a ton of fun!
Rock Climbing in Baltimore, MD
Need a cool birthday party idea? Consider bringing the kids rock climbing in Baltimore, Maryland. With supervised climbing and safety taken to the max, you can rest assured that the kids will have a blast in a safe environment. They'll also learn some climbing skills and techniques along the way, like how to adjust hand and foot positions, how to belay, and about the art of top-roping. The best part, though, for the kids, is that they may be climbing next to pros who use the indoor rock wall for practice for climbing in the great outdoors!
So what will the admissions cost get you? An hour or two of climbing (or for some places a full day), climbing equipment, safety gear, and some training. When you consider the cost of movies, amusement parks, and zoos nowadays, you'll see that indoor rock climbing is one of the most affordable family outings around! And there's no better way to get your kids excited about being active than allowing them to go wild climbing up walls and hanging from the ceiling!
Washington, DC Rock Climbing
Earth Treks rock climbing centers in Rockville and other Washington, DC and Maryland locations appeal to every level of rock climber. The indoor climbing gyms are huge and focus on teaching people the skills of the sport. Earth Treks takes people out of the gym, as well. They lead expeditions all over the globe – from nearby Carderock and Great Falls to the Andes and beyond. If you did not get your fill of the recent Northeast ice storms, you can try an ice climbing expedition.
Kids from age 6 are welcome to the DC Rock Climbing scene starting with Friday evening courses and working their way up to one of the junior climbing groups.
Climbing Walls in Washington D.C. and Baltimore, Maryland
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Adventure Schools Rock Climbing
City of Rockville Climbing Gym
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