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August 2019
Global Climbing Day
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…
Find out more »October 2019
Ascending and Rappelling Class
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!
Find out more »Self Rescue Class
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.
Find out more »November 2019
Intro to Lead Climbing (Level 1)
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…
Find out more »Intro to Lead Climbing (Level 1)
*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…
Find out more »Lead Climbing (Level 2)
*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…
Find out more »December 2019
*Climb with Gary Golding, Naked and Afraid TV Personality!
* 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…
Find out more »February 2020
Membership Class
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.
Find out more »Ladies’ Morning Climb
Ladies, come spend the morning climbing with other bad@ss lady climbers within the sport. All experience levels welcome. $10 Day Passes.
Find out more »February Break
Get some extra time in the A.I.R. with our February break extended hours! February 17th-February 21st, 10am-10pm
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