What is “The A”?
The A is a project undertaken with some of the best and most dedicated climbers in the midwest to equip them with a home when they needed it the most. It is this initial objective that we keep at the forefront of everything we do. Our gym is about 30 feet wide and 13 feet tall. It is a single spray wall, a bench to sit on, some speakers, and a subwoofer.
The A is a “private facility”. What does that mean?
This means that we do not host regular open hours and do not provide the option to for non-members to climb unless they come in as the guest of a member.
Why a private facility?
The privacy of our facility allows our members to engage with climbing in an environment that has considerably less variables and distractions than a typical commercial climbing facility. Additionally, our members are able to develop a greater sense of ownership and community. We believe that these factors are hugely important to the outcome of taking on deeply ambitious personal goals.
Do you guys have Top Rope or Sport Climbing at The A?
No.
Do I have to be super-strong and ‘good at climbing’ to find a home at the A?
The A tends to attract a specific mindset of climber, regardless of skill.
How do I become a member?
Head to our Membership page and send in an application. One of us will be in touch shortly to walk you through the on-boarding process.
I am curious about membership, but need to know more, how can I do this?
Use the form in our Contact page to ask your questions and we’ll reply as soon as possible. If you are interested in stopping by to check it out, include a few good times for you to do so and we’ll coordinate a walkthrough.