COVID Slots
We have a mix of climbing time slots and drop in to manage capacity at Crag X.
Why?
To manage the number of people in the gym at any one time.
To fairly share climbing time.
To comply with Public Health directives.
How?
Online booking slots can be booked for up to 3 climbers at a time.
A limited number of drop-in spaces are available but we recommend booking to secure your spot.
When appropriate, we will transition away from booked slots towards our old drop-in model.
Things we are trying to avoid, and what we plan do to about it.
Crowding as one block ends and another block begins.
Buy punches here to make your entry touchless. We are doing touchless transactions at the gym.
Staggered arrival. Leave your home at the start of your climbing session. That way everyone will arrive at a slightly different time and we can avoid crowds every hour on the hour. Climbing sessions are long enough that you shouldn’t have to worry about arriving right at the start to have enough time to climb. If you haven’t arrived by last hour of your session, we will give your spot to a drop-in climber. See how it works here.
Staggered departure. Try not to stay right to the very end of your session block. Have a good session and leave the building. The closer we get to a natural flow while respecting capacity limits the quicker we can leave behind the booking system.
Climbers wanting to book, but spots are not available.
Drop-In Climbing. There are limited drop in spaces available check our counter here. We can’t guarantee the spots will still be there when you get to the gym, and if it is close to a session start time, we may have to keep you on hold until the booked climbers get to the gym.
Share. Maybe climb a shorter session and free up a drop in slot for someone?
Belay tests requiring us to come closer than 2m. CV19 says “Not anymore!”
Belay tests will be strictly pass/fail. We can’t come close to you to make any adjustments or adaptations. We are really sorry about this. Belay test is on a GRIGRI.
Please arrange to have a partner from your bubble available to climb for your belay test. We can’t just grab anyone from the gym anymore!
Things you can do to get ready for climbing:
Get yourself a face-covering. Masks required everyday.
Make sure your waiver is up to date. Not sure? Fill out one here.
Thinking about bringing a youth to climb? Read up on our child policy before you arrive.
The app is faster, but you can always book here at the website. Download the RGPro Connect app (Apple or Google Play) if you want to make the booking practice faster in future.
Check yourself before you wreck yourself. Please don’t come to the gym if:
You have any symptoms of CV19.
You have travelled outside of BC in the last 10 days.
If 1 or 2 apply to any member of your household.