ROCK GYMS IN SINGAPORE – An all-time favourite outdoor hippie sport that has started picking up greater mass interest in Singapore in recent years.
Being a rock climber, here’s a list of common misconceptions people have when they consider taking up the sport:
- You’ll need to have a lot of arm strength, so the more muscles the better
- You need to be very strong hence boys always have a huge advantage
- You will require a lot of money to pursue this hobby ( just like diving)
In actual reality, the above is all wrong.
Once you embark onto this sport, you will start to realise how different it is from what you perceive, and how this sport accommodates people of different strength, sizes, young and old, male and female; all have the ability to excel in this sport.
Just check out the participants in the international climbing competitions and you all see a variations of contestants of varying heights and builds!
Starting out rock climbing as a hobby isn’t hard.
For 1st timers who want to just give it a try, you just need to head to your nearby rock gym, rent climbing gear like climbing shoes and harness for a day and be accompanied by a certified belayer ( for the majority of the gyms). An average trip with equipment rental all included in can costs you between SGD$25 – 40 for the whole day, which isn’t much compared to some other recreational/ adventure activities in Singapore.
In the event you did give rock climbing a shot, love it and want to take it more seriously, you can go the next tier to take a level 1 certification course at about SGD$65 – $80 which is available for booking at respective rock gyms in Singapore OR via qualified private climb instructors, depending on your preference. Then comes the buying of…
your first pair of shoes…
harness…
carabiner and ATC belay device…
and before you know it, you are hooked to the sport with a full complete set of climbing gear….
So now that you roughly have an idea about what is rock climbing and bouldering, let’s share with you this list of climbing gyms all over Singapore
47Rock Gyms in Singapore for your ‘Klimb’ consideration:
(In no ranking order)
1. Ground Up or previously Climb Asia
This rock gym in Singapore has its heritage as the pioneer climbing gym, with its cosy atmosphere in the heart of Tessensohn Civil Service Club. Regarded as one of the more affordable rock gyms around, they also have an amazing climbing shop to browse as and when you feel like feasting your eyes on some new gear. Always look out for their sale periods!
- Ground Up Climb Asia | 60 Tessensohn Road, c/o CLUB CSC @ TESSENSOHN Singapore 217664
- Single Entry Price: $22
- Monthly Pass: $80
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2. Climb Central with 5 Outlets
Kallang Wave Mall
Located smack at Kallang Wave Mall Sports Hub which is next to the Stadium MRT station, this gym is perfect for those who want to experience climbing for the 1st time with your friends but do not have your level 1 belay certification. The rock gym’s setup makes it friendly to top rope belay in safety with your kids or 1st timer/ beginner friends. But for safety precautions, you would need to sit through a quick 15 minutes safety briefing.
Novena Climb Central Outlet
Smaller than the Kallang wave mall outlet, but its cosy and less crowded. If you live in the north area, this would be the perfect rock climbing gym for you.
Funan Mall
If you have note checked out Funan mall in Singapore, you are missing out on this swanky mall with its rooftop urban farming Edible Garden and endless hispter food stands, cafes and restaurants. Of coz, the climbing gym is located in the middle of the mall with great spectactors around, though in my opinion, the full space seems a bit more tight then their Kallang Wave mall outlet.
- Climb Central Sports Hub | B1-01, 1 Stadium Place, Kallang Wave Singapore 397628
- Climb Central Novena | Novena Square 238 Thomson Road #03-23/25 Singapore 307683
- Climb Central Funan | 107 North Bridge Rd, #B2-19/21 Funan Mall, Singapore 179105
- Climb Central i12 | i12 Shopping Mall, 112 E Coast Rd, Singapore 428802
- Climb Central Choa Chu Kang | Safra 28 Choa Chu Kang Drive, #03-02A Singapore 689964
- Single Entry Price: $28
- Monthly Pass: $104 – 131
3. Safra Yishun Adventure Sports Centre
Now known as Camelot, this outdoor rock wall still reign as Singapore’s highest outdoor rock wall. For those who like a bit of the sun and the full experience of outdoor climbing, this location will be my recommendation. However, the weather proves volatile in this part of Singapore so do come earlier in the day to get more hours into your climb, or get caught in a downpour.
4. The Cliff
Calling all Westies or climbers looking for climbing gyms in the West nearer to your office, The Cliff is located next to Science Centre/ Snow City which is walkable from Jurong East MRT station. Popular place with many to take their level 1 certification as it is less packed and a good training ground in an outdoor setting.
5. Climbers Laboratory
Always wanted to try a 180 degrees arch route? Climbers lab is the only rock gym that can allow you to experience that. They also have a climbing shop that sells quite a number of climbing equipment options. Nearest MRT is the North East Line (Purple line) called Woodleigh MRT.
Climbers Lab | 48 Woodleigh Park, PUB Recreation Club, Singapore 357844
6. The Rock School
Located at Bedok Community Centre, this heartland climbing gym is perfect for the easties – families, kids and young people who just starting out climbing.
An interesting thing is that the gym founders both came from a sport climbing and sports science/ youth development background. Hence the climbing facility is designed to provide exploratory sessions, fun and social experience for beginners to structured programmes designed to develop climbing techniques for fitness enthusiasts and novice climbers.
- Bedok Community Centre Outlet: 850 New Upper Changi Road, Singapore, 467352. p. 6242 2106.
Thinking of getting your first set of rock climbing gear in Singapore? Read more about what gear to get
7. Clip and Climb Hometeam NUS
This fuss-free fun gym, first developed in New Zealand, is perfect for people of all ages and climbing abilities. More fun than anything else, this gym comes with 19 exhilarating routes, and with its auto-belay system. Thus making it super convenient for climbers coming alone or with people.
8. Lighthouse Climbing
One of the newer bouldering gyms that started, this gym is located near to Pasir Panjang MRT Station.
9. Kinetics Climbing
The most popular bouldering gym in Singapore among the regulars and hardcore boulderers. They have recently moved to their new location at Serangoon Road. They also occasionally have really good discounts for their climbing shoe brands and stuff that you can buy as gifts for your boulderers pals.
Address: 511 Serangoon Road Singapore 218153
10. Oyeyo
Located at Mackenzie Road, this bouldering gym is tucked away from the bustling city area. A cosy spot for climbers to just boulder, people watch and have fun.
Oyeyo Climbing | Address: 148 Mackenzie Road Singapore 228724
11. T-Hall Singapore
A step right into T-Hall.sg and you will be welcomed by the sight of the Fun Zone. Auto belay system is available in this welcoming gym, hence it makes the climbing experience even more exciting, as jumping down to the kids is much more fun than climbing up. If your child ever has fear of heights, this is the perfect place to help them build some height confidence.
From family-friendly facilities to challenging and blood-pumping problems for the seasoned, T-Hall.sg is a one-stop hub for any looking to start their climbing journey as a beginner or further their climbing endeavors. Visit them today at Crawford Lane.
Address: 464 Crawford Ln, Singapore 190464
12. Let Em Play
Located in Clementi, this little child-friendly gym is focused very much on kids – to let them climb high to their hearts content but safe and sound as well. It has 5 unique climbing walls and the special warm up wall is the ‘Let Em Play’ wall with cute holds in alphabets all the way to the top that makes it super fun for kids!
If you asked me, I found the transparent competition wall the coolest, where the kids can face each other to climb and race! If they are not into a competition and are a bit on the fearful side, then the friendly giraffe wall might be what they need.
Last but not least, this gym’s unique feature is that it has an augmented reality rock climbing wall. It can project graphics and has body-tracking sensors to make the climbing experience feel like a game!
Parents who feel left out from all the fun? No worries, you can join in the obstacle course aka high element course and have fun with your kids in these 15 obstacles.
Address: 18 Boon Lay Way, Trade Hub 21 #01-100, Singapore 609966
Small piece of bad news, the premise has currently closed down.
13. Upwall Climbing
Remember the old ferris wheel over in Downtown East?
Well, that is long gone and the pretty space by the glassfront of the mall is now taken over by the new climbing gym called UpWall.
16 top rope lanes with 10 auto belay routes and 8 lead climbing lanes for the more advance level climbers. Bouldering can be done shared with the lead climbing lanes, with a thick crash pad set up below it.
Opened during the COVID19 pandemic in 2020, this air condition carpeted gym is really cosy and comfortable without the crazy crowds like some of the other more popular climbing and bouldering gyms located more centrally, where you need to camp on their online pages to secure a slot.
We managed to visit this climbing gym in the far east with a few last minute walk in by our extended family who decided to join. The space is quite friendly for younger kids and toddlers too. There are nice soft white lining seats against the wall that the kids can chill there while their parents climb.
Some downsides though, the gym caters a bit more to top ropers as compared to boulderes, so there isnt a designated area for you to boulder and do exciting overhangs. Also, prepare for a bit of a nosy crowd of families and kids watching you if you climb on the part that is against the railings of the mall.
UpWall Climbing Gym | 1 Pasir Ris Close, E!Hub@Downtown East, #01-105, 519599
14. Boulder World
Paya lebar area just got more hip, coz a new gym called Boulder World has just opened right at Singpost Centre. Great location given that is located right at a big mrt station interchange crossing the circle line and east west line.
- Boulder World Singapore, SingPost Centre, Enrichment Zone, #01-205
- Boulder World Orchard, 290 Orchard Rd, #06-25/26 Paragon Shopping Centre, Singapore 238859
- Single Entry Price: $25
- Monthly Pass: $90
Address: 10, #01-205 Eunos Rd 8, SingPost Centre, Singapore 408600
15. Boulder Movement ( 4 Outlets)
CBD folks listen up, this bouldering gym will be just perfect to visit before work, lunch time or after work. Clean, fresh with air purifiers and towels even, it will be one of the fanciest gyms you will see in Singapore. So instead of working long shifts and work hours, hit the gym for a new workout and indoor fitness hobby.
Latest update is this 2020, boulder movement has opened their 2nd outlet over at Tai Seng MRT station. Super fresh outlet with a lovely living room vibe interior and brand new bouldering crash mats, this will be a great date spot for them north easterners.
- Boulder Movement Downtown | 6A Shenton Way #B1-03 OUE Downtown Gallery Singapore 068815
- Boulder Movement Tai Seng | 18 Tai Seng St, #01-09, S(539775)
- Boulder Movement Rochor | 2 Serangoon Road #02-12, Tekka Place Singapore 218227
- Boulder Movement Bugis | 201 Victoria St, #05 – 07, Singapore 188067
- Single Entry Price: $30
- Monthly Pass: $68 – 118
16. Verti Climb
Verticlimb Singapore is an indoor, air-conditioned rock climbing gym that provides young climbers a gamified experience with multiple stages of difficulty.
Built for beginners, the gym specialises in rock climbing for kids from the ages of 4 to 14. They help children overcome their fear of heights in a fun way while providing professional guidance at all times.
Founded by former national climber Nicholas Lee (Represented Singapore in the IFSC Bouldering World Cup from 2014 – 2016), Verticlimb endeavors to cultivate the passion for rock climbing for kids.
Verti Climb | Address: 200 Pandan Gardens Singapore 609336
17. Fit Bloc at Science Park
Westies, watch out! Little sneak, this gym location has a pool, sauna and even a co-working place facility linked to it.
- Fit Bloc Boulders Gym | 87 Science Park Dr, #03-02 The Oasis, Singapore 118260
- Fit Bloc Depot Heights | 108 Depot Rd, #02-01, Singapore 100108
- Single Entry Price: $28
- Monthly Pass: $80
18. Boys Town
Adventure Centre, 624 Upper Bukit Timah, Singapore 678212
15. BFF Climb
I found out about BFF over dinner with a boulderer recently, and I was amazed that they already had 2 outlets despite only opening in 2021.
One cool thing about BFF is beside the Boulder Zone, there is the Play zone which is the fun element of it. Kids of all ages can come over and get enthralled by all the little obstacle courses, AR Wall, foam pit and maze. If I were much younger, this would have been something that would strongly appeal to a toddler or kid in us. Another programme they offer is Camps, which sounds heaps of fun. Too bad it probably does not involve sleeping overnight on a portaledge on the wall.
So do swing by and check them out, there are 2 outlets in Singapore depending if you are more of an eastie or westie.
- BFF Bendemeer | CT Hub, 2 Kallang Avenue , #01-20 Singapore 339407
- BFF Bukit Timah | Link@896, 896 Dunearn Road, 02-01D Singapore 589472
- BFF Tampines OTH | Our Tampines Hub, 1 Tampines Walk, #02-81, Singapore 528523
- BFF Tampines OTH | Yo:HA Commercial @ Tampines, 6 Tampines Street 92 #03-06 Singapore 528893
- Single Entry Price : $27
- Monthly Pass: $108 – 141
16. Boulder Planet
For the north folks, finally here comes a gym that is situated near you. Boulder Planet is located at Sembawang shopping centre and has a fancy edgy space which is a mix of bouldering and social space.
I love that they are all about sustainability and they even have a policy of not advocating and distributing single-use plastic on their premise. FINALLY, a gym that takes this seriously. We have yet to pay them a visit yet but I do hope they also have recycling bins and they do encourage their users to do proper sorting. Singapore needs to buck up in terms of implementing more initiatives to make a more sustainable lifestyle.
So pardon the distraction, do check them out at Sembawang Shopping Centre at Basement 1.
- Boulder Planet | SEMBAWANG SHOPPING CENTRE, 604 SEMBAWANG ROAD, #B1- 22/23, 758459
- Boulder Planet Tai Seng | 601 MacPherson Rd, #02-07 Grantral Mall/Grantral Complex@Macpherson
- Single Entry Price : $30
- Monthly Pass: $110
17. Origin Boulder
Here’s another bouldering gym located smack in the heart of CBD – Origin Boulder.
Origin Boulder | Cross Street Exchange,#B1-117/118 ( near Telok Ayer & Chinatown MRT Station)
18. Boruda Climbing
Last but not least, we have another Bouldering Gym called Boruda Climbing. Its a concept gym that weaved in some Japanese inspired climbing set up for those who would love to know better the roots of the Japanese climbing scene. Located near West Coast highway, its a great location for westies or students who study in this area ( heaps of universities and polytechnics closer to this zone)
Boruda Climbing | 991A Alexandra Road, #02-06/07 (S)119969
19. Remaining Climbing Gyms
- Z-Vertigo Boulder Gym
- Boulder+ ( 2 outlets – Kallang and Boon Lay)
- Project SEND
- Climb@T3 Changi Airport
- Arête (By Upwall)
- My Little Climbing Room
- Ark Liv (2 outlets – Fusionpolis/ Downtown East)
- Ark Bloc
- Climba
- HomeTeamNS (Khatib)
< Honourable Mentions >
UPSIDE BOULDERS THE PROMENADE @ PELIKAT
Am proud to annouce that, there is now a new boulder gym within 10 minutes walk from my house! For north easterners who stay in Serangoon, Lorong Chuan, Kovan, Hougang, Sengkang etc, this will be THE GYM to visit. The Promenade @ Pelikat is a small little mall that just opened, and I really hope to visit this gym soon.
Address: 183 Jalan Pelikat #B1-98 (The Promenade@Pelikat) (708.67 mi)
Singapore 537643
We are saddened to announce that Upside Boulders Gym is no longer open
ONSIGHT CLIMBING GYM
One of the more popular climbing gyms in Singapore for lead climbing given their very nice overhang routes, this gym is located at Mountbatten and its a popular choice for people staying in the East, not to mention they have amazing food options nearby at Old Airport Road Food Centre for the ever famished climber after an intense workout.
On a sad note, we have to announce that Onsight Climbing Gym will only be operating until end of this year 2020 due to their current premise taken back to be reconverted to its previous usage as a badminton hall.
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65 Comments
Kong Xieheng
February 26, 2016 at 3:52 pmNice comprehensive roundup! Would Kinetics also qualify although it is more of a bouldering gym? My memory may fail me, but i do believe the pioneer/first climbing gym in Singapore may have been Climb Adventure at Keppel Tower ~ 2005. They subsequently moved to West Coast but sadly no longer in operation.
Lydiascapes
February 27, 2016 at 8:23 amThank you Xieheng for your note. Honoured to have a long timer rock climber in our midst, I do wish climb adventure was still around when I started climbing. It sure is a pity.
Jimmy
February 27, 2016 at 8:59 amNice write up, for your update there is one more climbing location @ pasir ris water venture. Cheers
Lydiascapes
March 4, 2016 at 8:24 amThanks for sharing Jimmy! Always good to know where are all the other climbing gym hideouts!
Arunabh
April 20, 2016 at 7:50 amI have been member for climb central for a month, quite good.
But am thinking of trying out insight too.
Great post btw
Lydia Yang
April 20, 2016 at 8:16 amGreat habit. Continue climbing! The gyms in Singapore are all generally very clean and well maintained.
Rachel
May 8, 2016 at 1:31 pmHi great post! Always wanted to go and pursue a sport that I would really enjoy and would keep me fit, maybe rockclimbing would be it! I am looking to get the sncs climbing level 1 certification are there any recommendations you would give?
Chris
May 11, 2016 at 12:41 amReally keen on learning to teach but need to probably ask the Instructors if it’s advisable for my hands (extremely sweaty palms) or if there’s a way around it. 🙂 do let me know more pls? 😀
Lydia Yang
May 11, 2016 at 2:43 amHi Chris!
Thanks for sharing your concerns, no worries sweaty palms is a common problem in climbing, even I have it. But that doesn’t stop us from climbing as there is ‘chalk’ that we can powder our hands with, just like the gymnast we see in the Olympics. Hope this helps?
Bryan
May 25, 2016 at 7:22 pmGreaT article about rock climbing in Singapore. I’ll be back in singapore for the summer,and I’m looking to get my SNCS level 1 cert.
I’ve climbed both top and lead in other countries, but what you would recommend to get the cert with the cheapest rate? (Through an organisation or private)
Thanks
Lydia Yang
June 8, 2016 at 6:31 pmHi Bryan!
Great question. Price depends on the instructor and how customised the class is. Usually it is cheaper when done with a private instructor, but important to make sure safety is a priority. If u need a recommendation, I can provide you one:) just let me know.
jiaxin
October 15, 2016 at 1:16 amHi Lydia, could you also recommend one to me? We are a group of 4 friends thinking of doing the level 1 course
Adora
June 8, 2016 at 3:31 pmBeen looking for a place to climb with my 7-year old. Found your post very useful, thanks!
Lydia Yang
June 8, 2016 at 6:25 pmNo problem Adora. Glad to be able to share:) If you would like recommendations for classes or other info, feel free to reach out and would be glad to share more tips.
Myra C
June 27, 2016 at 4:39 pmI am looking for an instructor – previously I have taken up level 1 climbing course but, it has been a while and I have mostly forgotten most of it, unfortunately. Hopefully you can help 🙂
Joe Lee
August 19, 2016 at 3:41 amHi
Intend to enroll for my 14 years old son. Did some climb at school with basic knowledge so I still think he shouldl be a beginner. I am looking for a place with instructor to train him. I think the one at kallang wave mall or one near race course Rd would be transport convinence as i am staying at Hougang area but still need professional advice from u. Thank you
Lydia Yang
August 22, 2016 at 2:51 pmhi Joe!
Thanks for dropping the note. Yes its great to start the kids young and build their agility. I would personally also suggest climb central as it is the gym that caters most to the younger ones:)
Hope that helps!;)
Denise
September 2, 2016 at 11:32 amI am interested in rock climbing but I don’t know how to start
Kym
September 21, 2016 at 3:36 pmHi, any recommendation for level 1 certification? I have not done rock climbing before but am very interested in pursuing this sport. Thanks.
Alexis
September 22, 2016 at 7:49 pmHave been very interested in rock climbing for years and have been looking for a buddy to go with. Unfortunately, non of my friends are interested in it. Found this post very helpful. Will be going for it myself really soon.
Lydiascapes
September 23, 2016 at 1:55 amHi Alexis,
yes you should start!: ) And in rock climbing, you will soon enough make some friends in the community. Join 1-2 of the facebook group chats/ meet up groups to find out their schedules.
But remember, to be able to belay someone, you need to be certified with a level 1 cert as well. Let me know if you need more information!
Adeline Ong
November 2, 2016 at 5:27 amHi Lydia, chanced upon your blog. Am looking for a gym to signup for a climbing course. Would you be able to recommend one?
Thanks
Kai
November 30, 2016 at 9:54 amFor your Level 1 course ( which teaches you the basics of top rope belaying) I would suggest that you sign up at Onsight. You can google Onsight climbing gym, they are based near Mountbatten station. They provide regular courses.
Sean
November 15, 2016 at 10:00 amLydia, can we climb solo? Or do I always need a buddy (as a belayer)? Coz I’d probably want to go alone most of the time (or rather, don’t really have climbing buddy). Thanks! 🙂
Lydiascapes
November 24, 2016 at 2:36 pmHi Sean! Ah..sport climbing usually requires a belayer. But take heart, there are now other options that one can go on their own – auto belay systems in gyms ( Climb central or climb asia has). Alternatively, you can pick up bouldering which one can go on your own.
Hope it helps!
Kai
November 30, 2016 at 9:51 amHey Sean,
There are 3 main types of climbing disciplines when it comes to a climbing gym:
1. Top rope – as the name suggests, there’s a rope attached to the top. This is the best way to start the sport, however you do require a belayer (most of the time), I say most of the time as there are auto-belay devices at Climb Centra and Climb Asia, that let you climb without a belayer, therefore, go alone. There are a lot of people that climb ad climbing is a great way to meet people too, so even if you wanna climb “solo” you will always make new friends to climb with eventually.
2. Bouldering – This type of climbing can be done solo, as there is no belayer required, its done on a lower wall with soft mats below them, the ‘routes’ are shorter and are generally called ‘problems’ as compared to a top rope route they are a bit more complex and powerful.
3. Lead climbing – The advanced form of climbing, requires a belayer, one would progress to this once they have climbed for a longer period of time.
Hope this info helped. Let me know if you have any more questions.
Kai (Lydia’s climbing friend)
Sean
November 30, 2016 at 9:58 amHey Kai, got it. Thanks, this is useful stuff.
Appreciate you taking the time to reply 🙂
Brian Chng
May 24, 2017 at 11:22 amHi there! Great info for starters but are there specific climbing gyms for bouldering and not just rock climbing!
Lydiascapes Travel
June 28, 2017 at 9:15 amHi Brian, have updated the list of available bouldering/ climbing gyms in this article 🙂 More bouldering gyms coming up this year well, will probably write another exclusive post on it soon.;) Stay tuned
Koh Tiong Wei Judah
March 1, 2017 at 1:38 amHi Lydia and Kai,
This thread is very useful. I am very keen to commit to the sports but similar to Sean, I am likely going solo. So would you advise that I do my level 1 with Climb Central/Climb Asia which has the auto belay system, before I manage to make new friends in the sport?
Or are you aware if there are any pairing services to pair up solo climbers so they can support each other for the sport?
Thank you!
Lydiascapes Travel
June 28, 2017 at 9:13 amHi Judah..sorry for the late response.
yes for starters you can always enroll for a level 1 climbing course and make new friends from there. If you need a recommendation, you can also do it with a private instructor who conducts certifications, contact 96250587 quoting #lydiascapes for a special discounted rate.
matt 1609
June 19, 2017 at 3:45 pmHi looking for like a climbing coach to start with the sncs level 1 course. Do you know of anyone or any place to get the course?? pls reply asap thanks:)
email: [email protected]
Lydiascapes Travel
June 28, 2017 at 9:19 amHi Matt! Dropped you an email on who to contact. Rmbr to quote #lydiascapes to get a discounted rate.
Thank you
kiki
September 1, 2017 at 3:46 pmMay i also hv the coach’s contact pls – i will definitely quote #lydiascapes 🙂 [email protected]
Lydiascapes Travel
October 17, 2017 at 9:49 pmHi Kiki! Please contact trainer at 96250587 and quote #lydiascapes to get a special rate for the course!:)
Nurul Ain
August 28, 2017 at 9:06 pmHi, I would like to learn this activities as a hobby. But i don’t know where should i start and how. Would you be able to recommend me some places good for beginners like me.
Lydiascapes Travel
October 17, 2017 at 9:51 pmHey Nurul! This list of awesome gyms – some have auto belays and some have bouldering as well, good to start off with those. Once u love it enough and are ready for more, go for your certification. If you need a trainer to recommend, contact 6250587 and quote #lydiascapes to get a special rate for the belay certification course!:)
Teo Wei Shan
November 7, 2017 at 4:09 pmHi.
i would love to learn this as a hobby.
i would like to pursue rock climbing solo mainly focus on bouldering.
As not much of my friends are interested.
However i’m not sure where to start. Went to Gorilla climbing Gym and most of the people are from national team so i felt abit uncomfortable.
Any recommendation of places and class/courses for beginners like myself?
Would love to dedicate once a week!
Thanks!(:
Lydiascapes Travel
November 7, 2017 at 6:31 pmHi Wei Shan..Are you interested in bouldering only or to move on to top rope/ lead climbing? If it is the latter, you can start of learning the basics and getting a level 1 certification with a good private instructor. If you are keen, drop me an email at [email protected] and i will see if I can recommend you someone at a discounted rate.
Kiki
February 4, 2019 at 10:25 pmHi there.
I’m Kiki. I’m interested in learning rock climbing. Please help link me up to the instructor of rock climbing.
Thanks.
Kiki.
Chris
February 20, 2019 at 6:52 pmHi Lydia,
Just chanced upon your blog… very nice list of climbing places. I happen to have visited Boulder+ at Aperia Mall which is a bouldering gym…. quite bright and spacious because there’s direct sun light into the fully air conditioned space. Seems to be open for a few months already.
Lydia Yang
February 22, 2019 at 4:49 pmAh yes you are right Chris, indeed they ought to be added to the list! thanks for sharing and am glad you are bouldering hard!;) Keep it up!
Chris
February 22, 2019 at 8:56 pmHope to see you around. Don’t think I’ve seen you before even though Singapore climbing community is not big 🙂
Lydia Yang
February 25, 2019 at 5:18 pmHi Chris,
Yes indeed you are right, thats coz I am hardly around as I am out of Singapore most of the time. But I am back for 3 weeks and am climbing at the gyms currently:D Hope to see you around too!
May Ramos
March 18, 2019 at 10:20 pmThank you for the comprehensive list Lydia – great summary! Saw a couple of comments on climbing solo as their other friends are not interested. I faced the same pain point as well but got introduced to a social platform BrocnBells.com, where people actually connect over healthy activities like climbing. I’ve since met a couple of workout buddies and now I have a steady crew to boulder with! Would highly recommend if any of you prefer to go with someone to try climbing, especially if you are new to the sport, which can be alittle intimidating.
Michele
June 15, 2019 at 10:57 amWhat a great article. I’m interested in taking up a course on rock climbing. I have done a few climbs with friends but am at a beginners level. If you could recommend a school or instructor that would be great
Lydia Yang
June 16, 2019 at 3:12 pmHi Michele!:D
Happy to hear you are picking up this hobby. Rock climbing is a great workout and plenty of fun.
To get a special rate for a course with a private instructor I have recommended many, you can quote #LYDIASCAPES and contact Derek at 96250587.
I’ll drop him a note too that you will reach out to him;)
I wish you all the best in the climbing!!
Christyn Tan
June 21, 2019 at 7:03 amHi there, fantastic information you have there. Could you link me up with some recommended trainers? Much appreciated!!
Lydia Yang
June 22, 2019 at 12:32 pmHi Christyn,
Glad you enjoyed the article!
Yes definitely have some instructors to recommend, you can contact Derek at 9625 0587. Remember to quote #LYDIASCAPES and he will advise you the rate he can provide you.
I will sound out to him as well;)
Keep me posted how your climbing progress is!
Siti aisah
September 2, 2019 at 1:24 pmI am interested to join rock climbing
Have climb before during school days as a cca
Could you link me up to some recommended trainers
Thank you !
Lydia Yang
September 3, 2019 at 10:47 amHi Siti! Welcome back to climbing!
Sure thing, will drop you an email on some potential trainers:DD
Do check your mailbox!
Carmen
November 13, 2019 at 10:09 pmNever done climbing , like to try it but do not want to be the center of exhibit
Lydia Yang
November 14, 2019 at 12:31 pmHeys Carmen, totally know what you mean.
I believe you are referring to some of the gyms that are in the middle of a shopping mall. If you feel a bit uncomfortable with that concept for now, there are plenty of gyms that has a lot more privacy, where you climb in an enclosed space and do not need to worry much. I hope you give it a try some day and tell me how’s your experience!
Evelyn Chow
October 14, 2020 at 3:40 pmHi Lydia,
I’m looking for a gym that would be suitable for my 13-year old daughter and me – we are all novices. We live in the East. Any suggestions?
Thank you!
Evelyn
Lydia Yang
February 1, 2021 at 11:04 pmHi Evelyn, there are plenty of incredible gyms to check out, and a lot of them are in the East. It depends if you want to experience it on your own without any instructor, or if you want to take up a course. Let me know which you are keen on and I can recommend you from there!:D
Ng Wee Teck
December 23, 2020 at 12:53 pmHello Lydia, I live near to Dairy Farm and would like to start rock/wall climbing with my daughter who is 8yo. Would you be able to recommend an instructor or you think we should go to Science center to wall climb as a start? You can email me back please. Thank you for the wonderful info on this blog!
Rgds,
Wee Teck
Lydia Yang
February 1, 2021 at 10:53 pmRock climbing is honestly such a fun bonding activity especially with your kids. I hope you have already started the process of contacting the instructor I recommended 🙂
Alice S.
January 7, 2021 at 8:55 pmHey Lydia,
Am totally new to rock climbing and would like your recommendations on a good place/instructor to kick start my first step. Am in my early 50s , any concerns here? 🙂
Thank you!
Lydia Yang
February 1, 2021 at 10:50 pmHi Alice, climbing is an absolutely fun sport and I have friends in their 40s and 50s still climbing. Even my dad loves it!;D
I can recommend you an instructor..dropped you an email, do look out for it!
Siao-Jing Jessica Lim
February 14, 2021 at 11:37 pmHi Lydia,
I’d like to get started on rock climbing too. Happy to get level 1 cert and then maybe get introduced to some people and get really into it! Any idea how to start?
Lydia Yang
August 19, 2021 at 7:07 amHeys Jessica,
Are you keen to take on a course or certification?
If yes, drop me an email at [email protected] and I can recommend you a good private instructor. Cheers.
Aaishah
July 23, 2021 at 5:36 pmHi Lydia, I`m a beginner and i tried the kids climbing in the playground and i loved it. I would love to pursue this sport so can you recommend me where should i take this level 1 cert as im living in the west area you see. if its in the snow city there, sure but is it the most recommended? and which gym should I sign up for if im interested in various kinds of climbing? however im a total noob though. As now there is phase 2 fall back again, is there anything i must take note of? I really appreciate your blog and please do guide me. Thanks!
Lydia Yang
August 18, 2021 at 7:20 amHi Aaisah,
So thrilled to hear you want to pursue climbing more and getting the level 1 cert. Yes, I can recommend some options to you. Do drop me a personal note at [email protected] and I will share more information:)
Cheers!