A.I.R. is one of the Capital District's premier rock climbing gyms
Photos by Brad wenskoski, Dennis O'Leary, and our loyal members!
With its convenient location just off Central Avenue near Westgate Plaza, Albany's Indoor Rockgym has been helping climbers of all levels hone their skills since 1995. The gym's features were developed based on decades of outdoor climbing experience and offer a variety of technique-building opportunities. A.I.R. also has the nation's only indoor caving system, complete with half a mile of tunnels and a 60 foot indoor zipline!
Important A.I.R. Age Policy:
Please note that any child under the age of 10 years old must be accompanied by an adult in a ONE TO ONE ratio at all times while in our facility.
(this includes any children sitting in our waiting areas)
Parents are required to be the young child's belay partner while child is climbing and also accompany them into the caves.
This is a policy we have to STRICTLY ENFORCE to ensure safety of both the children and our other gym guests. Please note that if the proper one to one ratio is not met, that child will be unable to participate.
New Winter Climbing Classes!
Maintain a membership to our gym (a $48* value) to gain access to winter classes every Thursday Night starting at 7:00pm now through April.
Climbers will gain access to an hour and a half long class consisting of structured climbing challenges, team building games and exercises, and technical training in the use of climbing equipment including: belaying, repelling, lead climbing, top-rope anchor building and more. See below for more details!
Phone
518-459-ROCK(7625)
airrockgym@gmail.com
LOCATION
4C Vatrano Road
Albany, NY 12205
Regular Hours (Sept 4th-MEMORIAL DAY)
Monday - Friday
3PM - 10PM
Saturday/Sunday
Noon - 9PM
School Week-Long Recess Breaks
10am-10pm (Monday-Friday)
Call to schedule your own hours when you have groups of 20 or more!
Continuous attendance to the class will not be necessary. The skills learned can be adapted to the attendees interests as well. The membership purchased will have all of the same perks as a normal membership: admission to the gym during normal hours with full access to the caves and climbing walls.
*Memberships don't include the rental of shoes and a harness which will be needed for the class. Harnesses and shoes can of course be rented from the gym, or purchased at retailers like REI and EMS.
CLIMBING
• Over hangs
• Floor-to-ceiling cracks
• Trackable ceiling climbs
• Taped routes for beginners to advanced climbers
CAVES
The Nations only indoor cave system!
• Shadowy Depths
• Multiple Cave Openings
• Large Periscope
• Stalactite pod
CAVE FEATURES
• Lexan Slide & Bridge
• Cargo Net
• Mirror Room
• 60' Zip Line
• Submarine Room
Pricing
MEMBERSHIP Opportunities
1 Month (Individual): $48.00
3 Month (Individual): $125.00
1 Month (2 Person Family): $90.00
1 Month (3 Person Family): $130.00
Membership Perks
No charge to freeze a membership for up to 3 weeks. A $5.00 charge will incur each month for any membership freeze 4 weeks or longer.
Member Referral Program
Bring in 2 clients who purchase a membership and receive 1/2 off your next membership of equal value.
Bring in 1 client who purchases a membership and receive $5.00 off your next membership.
Regular Admission:
Daypass: $12.00
Harness + Shoe Rental: $6.50
DISCOUNTS (*does not include equipment rental fee)
College and Military Discount: $10 pass
Womens Night: $10 pass (Wednesdays 6-10pm)
Early Bird: $8 pass, weekdays (3-5pm regular hours, excludes vacations and holidays)
Family Fun Day: (Sunday 12pm-4pm) Kids are half price on admission with a paying adult.
A.I.R. Age Policy:
Any child under the age of 10 MUST be accompanied by an adult/guardian in a ONE TO ONE child to parent ratio at all times while in our facility (including waiting areas) as part of our safety requirements. If the proper ratio is not met, the child will be unable to participate. The accompanying adult will not be charged if only present in helping to belay a child. Please call us to clarify any questions regarding this policy.
WE ACCEPT CASH, CHECKS & ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS
Admission for individuals is by full-day pass, and permits access to both the cave and the climbing walls. Equipment rental is likewise full-day, but is only necessary for climbing (not for caving). Basically, you pay one price up front and you can climb 'till we close. If you want, you can leave, get lunch, whatever, and come back; re-entrance is free for the rest of the day (for individuals only).
Please note that discounts are available both for groups and for purchasing passes in bulk (i.e. with punchcards or memberships). All prices include tax where applicable. Also, all membership offers and punchcards pertain to admission cost only, and not to equipment rental. Punchcards never expire and are transferable. Memberships are non-transferable.
Groups
PARTIES AND GROUP EVENTS
Includes 3 hours of rock climbing and caving. Shoes and harness rentals included. *Participants under the age of 10 must still adhere to the "one to one ratio" of parent to child.* Participants under 18 years old must have a waiver form filled out and signed by THEIR parent or guardian.
*Please note that a $50 non-refundable deposit is recommended to hold the date and time (which will be deducted from the final group cost). Parties can reschedule with no additional fees. GROUP RATES DO NOT APPLY TO THOSE BOOKING BIRTHDAY PARTIES IN OUR PARTY ROOM. FULL PRICE OF $18.50/pp IS CHARGED REGARDLESS OF GROUP SIZE.
1-6 PARTICIPANTS
Admission: $12.00 (each)
Eqpmt. Rental: $6.50 (each)
Total: $18.50 (each)
7-12 PARTICIPANTS
Admission: $11.00 (each)
Eqpmt. Rental: $6.50 (each)
Total: $17.50 (each)
13+ PARTICIPANTS
Admission: $10.00 (each)
Eqpmt. Rental: $6.50 (each)
Total: $16.50 (each)
Book Your Next birthday/event in our new party room!
A private space to set up and host your group which includes your own personal entrance to the caves!
Group rates do not apply. $18.50/pp. Call/email for more details.
TO ALL GROUPS: Please note that it is pertinent for all members of your group to be present before we can get you started. Be here by your start time! Punctuality is key!
*Please be aware that our gym operates as a training facility in that anyone new to climbing is required to LEARN how to climb and participate safely under our standard policies and procedures set in place. If after our introduction to the facility rules and climbing lesson demonstration, a participant is unable to uphold to our safety standards we reserve the right to ask the participant to sit out from participating in any activities and/or leave the premises if deemed necessary with partial/no refunds depending on the situation.
We hope that all our visitors understand this policy is to ensure the safety of all our guests.
SCHOOL PROGRAMS/OTHER GROUPS
Think outside the box when it comes to your next class outing and consider us as your next off-site gym class!
WE CAN EVEN WORK AROUND YOUR SCHOOL/BUSINESS DAY! Call to schedule outside of our normal business hours and have the gym to yourselves for a full day of activity.
ALL NIGHT CLIMB
Tired of going to the indoor rock gym when its to busy to climb your favorite routes? Can't find time during the day to get all of your friends together to climb? Then reserve a night to stay at the gym all night long!
*Must have 10 or more participants to reserve. Groups under 18 years of age requires adult supervision.
Cost: $34.00 per person
Hours: 8pm-8am
*Please be aware that our gym operates as a training facility in that anyone new to climbing is required to LEARN how to climb and participate safely under our standard policies and procedures set in place. If after our introduction to the facility rules and climbing lesson demonstration, a participant is unable to uphold to our safety standards we reserve the right to ask the participant to sit out from participating in any activities and/or leave the premises if deemed necessary with partial/no refunds depending on the situation.
We hope that all our visitors understand this policy is to ensure the safety of all our guests.
TEAM BUILDING ACTIVITIES
Want a great way to challenge your co-workers, friends, teammates, or club members? Try a team building activity. Done during our off hours which allows for a private setting, participants can work together to solve problems through climbing, caving and other activities. Programs are designed to involve everyone at one's comfort level to maximize full participation. Each problem builds upon the prior problem, culminating into a mental and physical challenge like no other.
*Ask about our discounts on team building activities for educational programs or groups (colleges, universities, high schools, etc).
4 hour session: $55.00 per person with a minimum of 15 participants.
Reservations: $100.00 deposit is required.
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 10am-2pm & Saturday 8am-12pm.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Learn to climb:
Want a 1-on-1 instruction to enhance climbing skills? Work on technique, rappelling, anchoring, or sport climbing. Tell us the skill you want to work on or acquire and we can show you how to get there. Tailored to all levels of climbers, from beginning to advanced. Make a reservation as an individual or small group!
Each session runs for about 1 hour
$45.00: equipment included
OUTDOOR EXCURSIONS
Throughout the Spring, Summer and Fall, join us for a day out on the "rocks". Outing dates for 2018 will be posted soon and sign ups will be required! All participants must provide their own transportation to the climbing sites.
A.I.R.
4C Vatrano Rd
Albany, NY 12205
(518) 459-7625
Contact Us
All new guests must fill out a waiver before being eligible to participate.
***Anyone under the age of 18 must have their own parent/legal guardian sign on their behalf.***
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