Albany's Indoor Rockgym

Trivia Night!
2024-06-27 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Put your climbing knowledge to the test with our rock climbing-themed trivia night! Whether it be about the history of the sport, climbing terminology or technical aspects; we hope you come to rock it! Prizes awarded, including a 1 month membership!

Winter Break Hours
2023-12-24 12:00 - 2024-01-01 18:00
It may not feel like winter… but come enjoy the break with us regardless!!

DELAYED OPENING FOR SATURDAY 11/11
2023-11-11 12:00 - 14:00
Due to a private booking, AIR will be opening at 2pm on 11/11

Summer Climbing Clinic-Level 1
2025-08-11 09:00 - 2025-08-15 13:00
Take your summer adventure to new heights! Week long climbing clinics available for beginners to climbers of experience. Includes 4 days working on various aspects of climbing such as climbing techniques, belaying with various devices and a day trip to an outdoor climbing site! Multiple weeks listed to choose from. For more details on clinic levels, dates and pricing visit our program page at https://airrockgym.com/programs/summer-climbing-clinics/. For kids 10 yrs and up.
M-Th: 9am-1pm, Friday All-day outing (transportation provided with add-on fee).
*Evening clinics available for Adults!*

Winter Climbing Courses
2023-01-24 - 2023-03-14 | Albany’s Indoor Rockgym, 4C Vatrano Road, Albany, NY, 12205, United States
Sign up for one (or all) of our listed winter climbing courses; designed to get you prepared for the outdoor climbing season!

Winter Climbing Course Schedule:
1/24 & 2/28: Intro to lead climbing & use of anchor chains outside. This class will get you ready for climbing at Thacher Park!
1/31 & 2/14: General climbing skills and improvements. An excellent beginner’s course to immediately improve your climbing and confidence!
2/7 & 3/7: Intro to top rope anchor building & use of chains in outdoor lead climbing.
2/21: Intro to rope ascending, rappelling and aid climbing. These are skills needed in caving, technical tree climbing and big wall climbing.
3/14: Intro to advanced rescue techniques and belay escape. *Participants should be knowledgeable in lead climbing, anchor building, ascending and rappelling.*

Classes offered for teens-adults. Some basic climbing experience is required for some of the classes. Classes will be held every Tuesday evening from 6pm-*9pm. Cost is $45/class.
Sign up via email: airrockgym@gmail.com

* Class length may very depending on topic covered and number of guests registered. Guests are welcome to stay and practice at the end of every class.

February Break
2020-02-17 10:00 - 2020-02-21 22:00
Get some extra time in the A.I.R. with our February break extended hours!
February 17th-February 21st, 10am-10pm

Ladies' Morning Climb
2020-02-15 10:00 - 12:00
Ladies, come spend the morning climbing with other bad@ss lady climbers within the sport. All experience levels welcome. $10 Day Passes.

Membership Class
2020-02-11 18:00 - 2020-02-27 22:00
Come in Tuesday and Thursday evenings during the month of February to add a little bit extra to your climbing. Mini clinics/activities tailored to your climbing experience or come ask for help in working on an aspect of climbing of your choosing (lead climbing/belaying, anchor building, etc) .
Free for Members, $25/class for Non-Members.

*Climb with Gary Golding, Naked and Afraid TV Personality!
2019-12-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Albany’s Indoor Rockgym, 4C Vatrano Road, Albany, NY, 12205, United States
* Exclusive Event for Taconic CSD students.
What: An opportunity to climb and cave with Gary Golding!
When: Saturday, December 14th from 9am-Noon
Where: Our gym! Albany’s Indoor Rockgym. 4c Vatrano Rd in Albany, NY

(Price includes admission for both rock climbing and caving, as well as the renting of shoes and harnesses)

Please Note:
All visitors to our gym MUST fill out a waiver form in order to participate in any activity. A link to the waiver form can be found on our Policy/Waiver page. (Save time by doing it before coming in!)
Any participant under the age of 10 yrs old is REQUIRED to be paired with a parent/adult in a 1:1 ratio at all times in order to participate in the activities (parent does not get charged admission).

Lead Climbing (Level 2)
2019-11-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Albany’s Indoor Rockgym, 4C Vatrano Road, Albany, NY, 12205, United States
*For climbers who have experience in lead climbing or have taken our Intro to Lead Climbing class

Learn advanced lead climbing techniques that will leave you in good shape for beginning to lead climb outdoors. Students will also be taught the necessary skills and equipment requirements to multi-pitch climb in our gym.
Between the unique setup of our gym and the skills learned in this class, students will be able to traverse our walls, perform hanging belays and platform belays that will allow them to spend hours climbing the walls without touching the floor. This is an extremely unique opportunity that is not available in any other climbing gym in the area.
Come join us and start learning the skills to become a multifaceted and capable climber!
Gear Included.
**Sign up required. Call/Stop in. **

Intro to Lead Climbing (Level 1)
2019-11-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Albany’s Indoor Rockgym, 4C Vatrano Road, Albany, NY, 12205, United States
*Second listing of Intro class*
Learn the basics of lead climbing and lead belaying in the comforts of a gym setting. Learn to avoid hazards like back clipping and Z-clipping. Also learn how to communicate effectively with your partner and to climb and belay while out of sight of each other.
Our gym is uniquely designed to allow lead climbing on almost every surface of the gym including our expansive ceiling. With the skills learned in this class students will be able to climb from anywhere to anywhere in the gym, letting your creativity and personal motivation dictate your climbs independent of the top ropes and their anchors.
Gear Included.
**Sign Up Required. Call/Stop in.**

Intro to Lead Climbing (Level 1)
2019-11-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Albany’s Indoor Rockgym, 4C Vatrano Road, Albany, NY, 12205, United States
Learn the basics of lead climbing and lead belaying in the comforts of a gym setting. Learn to avoid hazards like back clipping and Z-clipping. Also learn how to communicate effectively with your partner and to climb and belay while out of sight of each other.
Our gym is uniquely designed to allow lead climbing on almost every surface of the gym including our expansive ceiling. With the skills learned in this class students will be able to climb from anywhere to anywhere in the gym, letting your creativity and personal motivation dictate your climbs independent of the top ropes and their anchors.
Gear Included.
**Sign Up Required. Call/Stop in.**

Self Rescue Class
2019-10-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Albany’s Indoor Rockgym, 4C Vatrano Road, Albany, NY, 12205, United States
Learn how to rescue yourself from the wall if you ever find yourself in a situation where your belayer has become unresponsive or a piece of equipment has failed.

Ascending and Rappelling Class
2019-10-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Albany’s Indoor Rockgym, 4C Vatrano Road, Albany, NY, 12205, United States
Learn how to ascend and rappel using a variety of techniques and gear. Practice ascending with something as simple and easy as a prusik knot or how to rappel with just a carabiner!

Global Climbing Day
2019-08-24 12:00 - 17:00 | Albany’s Indoor Rockgym, 4C Vatrano Road, Albany, NY, 12205, United States
Join us in a Global Celebration!
– Hosted by the awesome people of A.I.R. in association with The North Face.

“SOME PEOPLE BUILD WALLS,
OTHER PEOPLE CLIMB THEM.”

Global Climbing Day marks the culmination of The North Face’s Walls Are Meant For Climbing campaign, a global movement to bring people together through the power and community of climbing.

So Come do something rad with us and unite in our globally-spread love of rock climbing!
On August 24th we will be hosting one kick-a$$ day of events. From promotions to giveaways to the Emack and Bolio’s Ice Cream Truck on site for your sweet tooth convenience: Come get up in the A.I.R. and see why we are so in love with what we do.
-The cost for the event covers the discounted admission/Day Pass to A.I.R. and the listed workshops/giveaway challenges (TBA). Shoe & Harness rentals are FREE!
(Cost does not cover ice cream purchased from the Emack and Bolio’s truck)

“We see walls as a place to unite our community through the sport of climbing – a sport that requires trust and partnership. The purpose is to inspire us all to think more hopefully about the community we can build – as climbers, as outdoor enthusiasts, as believers in the good of humanity.
“Since 1966, we’ve seen walls not as obstacles but as opportunities. They are a chance to explore what we believe to be possible. They are a vertical proving ground for grit, perseverance, and determination.
Walls are meant for climbing.” –The North Face

Summer Climbing Clinic-Level 2
2019-08-05 - 2019-08-09 | Albany’s Indoor Rockgym, 4C Vatrano Road, Albany, NY, 12205, United States
Ready to take your climbing to the next level?
Our Level 2 climbing clinic proceeds Level 1 and really helps to solidify all the new knowledge and techniques learned.
Level 2 is where we really set up climbers to be independent in the handling of their own gear and equipment and feel confident in taking on a rock face with ease. Under our supervision climbers will be tasked with selecting climbs within their own skill range and setting up their own anchor points (to be checked by our instructors).
Level 2 is a full-week course that consists of 3 days in our gym and 2 outings to a rock climbing site (TBD).
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY: 9AM-1PM, THURSDAY AND FRIDAY: ALL DAY OUTINGS
For ages 10 and up/those who have already taken Level 1

Summer Climbing Clinic-Level 1
2019-07-22 - 2019-07-26 | Albany’s Indoor Rockgym, 4C Vatrano Road, Albany, NY, 12205, United States
Missed your chance in signing up for the first week of Level 1? Don’t sweat it!
This clinic is the same as the one held on July 8th-12th and is designed for absolute beginners/ climbers of little experience. Don’t miss your chance with our second offering of Level 1. Call/Email us to sign up for our week-long rock climbing clinic where we will show you the ropes and get rock climbing to be your new favorite outdoor activity.
Topics include: Basic climbing techniques • Climbing safety • Belay device lessons • Knot tying • Rappelling • Climbing/caving games • Plus a full-day outdoor climbing outing!
MONDAY-THURSDAY 9AM-1PM, FRIDAY: ALL DAY OUTING (Little Falls, NY)
Children must be 10 years and up. Adult Clinics available in the evenings.

Summer Climbing Clinic-Level 1
2019-07-08 - 2019-07-12 | Albany’s Indoor Rockgym, 4C Vatrano Road, Albany, NY, 12205, United States
Look no further, your next summer adventure is here!
Join us for a week-long rock climbing clinic where we will show you the ropes and get rock climbing to be your new favorite outdoor activity this summer. This clinic is designed for absolute beginners/climbers of minimal experience.
Topics include: Basic climbing techniques • Climbing safety • Belay device lessons • Knot tying • Rappelling • Climbing/caving games • Plus a full-day outdoor climbing outing!
MONDAY-THURSDAY: 9am-1pm, FRIDAY: ALL DAY OUTING
Children must be 10 years and up. Adult Clinics available in the evenings.
Call/Email us at airrockgym@gmail.com to sign up!
