Lock-In FAQs
When do you do Lock-ins, and how do I know if a date is available?
We schedule Lock-ins on Friday or Saturdays (or on school holidays) starting at or after 8pm. Check our online EVENT CALENDAR for availability.
How much do Lock-ins cost?
The cost per participant is $32 for 12 hours private access, program direction, safety equipment, and climbing shoes.
Lock-ins cost a minimum of $640 (a minimum of 20 participants).
Participants who take the belay class, but do not participate in any climbing activities pay just $15 for the lesson.
Adult supervisors who do not participate in the class or any activities do NOT pay any access fee. We welcome their assistance throughout the night!
What type of instruction is included?
All lock ins include instruction toward BSA merit badges, Girl Scout Patches, and Venturing Awards, if desired.
Great! We want to earn the BSA Climbing Merit Badge. How do we prepare?
If your scouts have studied the BSA Climbing Merit Badge Pamphlet, and completed the BSA Climbing Workbook, we can usually complete all of the requirements in one night. Here is a link to the BSA Climbing Merit Badge Requirements.
CLICK HERE for a pdf version of the BSA Climbing Merit Badge Workbook. Please, spend time as a Troop, or in Patrols, learning the material from the BSA Climbing Merit Badge Pamphlet. Use this Workbook in advance of your Lock-in to complete the answers to the following:
- #1: First Aid as related to Climbing Activities
- #2: Leave No Trace Principles and Outdoor Code
- #4: Classify the difficulty of climbs. Describe the types of climbing. Evaluate the safety of climbing locations.
- #6: Rope: Complete a, b, & d.
- #7: Knots: Explain the uses of the various climbing knots.
Remember to bring your Workbooks to the Lock-In for scoring and sign-off!
We would like something different than what you describe here. Is that possible?
Absolutely, yes! Groups with a specific goal or request for the night should speak to an Adrenaline Climbing manager upon reserving the lock in date. Instruction may also include leadership and teamwork training, may address fear, trust, responsibility, getting out of your comfort-zone, and much more.
Is there a requirement for adult supervision?
Groups with climbers 10 years old or younger will need to have at least one parent per 5 climbers to help belay throughout the night. Adrenaline Climbing will provide 1 coach for every 5 climbers for the first 3 hours of all lock-ins. At least one coach will supervise and provide further instruction throughout the entire night.
Is a deposit needed to secure a date?
See RESERVATION POLICIES for further deposit and cancellation details.
What equipment is needed?
None. We provide all climbing gear. Climbers should wear loose, comfortable clothing, and bring their own sleeping bags, pillows, cracker barrel, etc.
Is there an age limit?
No.
What's the maximum number of people allowed to attend?
130
What else do I need to know?
All climbers will need a LIABILITY WAIVER signed by their parent or legal guardian. We recommend parents complete and submit our Waiver online prior to arrival for your group event. It can also be completed on arrival.