More than a decade after opening, Prime Climb continues to build on its core-base of seasoned climbing aficionados. You can rent gear if needed. Prime Climb does offer limited lessons for newbies. There are also private lessons. It runs specials and discounts, and hosts events, clinics and demonstrations.
Mountain Fun has been in the business of indoor climbing wall fun since 2001. Just off the Wilbur Cross Parkway, in Silversmith Park, Mountain Fun brings out smiles in everyone. It specializes in children's parties, along with church, park and rec groups, but adults and corporate groups are also welcome. It's a great team-building experience. Manager and owner Gary Lundin says indoor climbing is easy, instinctual and "a great way to build self-esteem."
Special rates and hours are available if you want to "test drive" indoor climbing. Rates for parties, groups and individuals can also be found on the website.
Stone Age Rock Gym is located on Adams Street in Manchester, down the street from the Buckland Hills Mall.
KevinWatts, owner of Stone Age Rock Gym since 1997, is a professional rock climbing instructor. He runs the facility on 100 percent clean energy and also hosts clean-ups at different rock climbing sites across Connecticut. The Stone Age Rock Gym instructors take groups to New Hampshire and Maine as well and offer instruction in all aspects of rock climbing.
Visit the gym's website for more information on instruction and outdoor guided tours.