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Current status We continue to evaluate our situation locally regarding COVID-19 and will make changes to our protocols as necessary. We fully expect our patrons to treat each other with respect and courtesy. These are our current operating protocols. • Masks are optional for fully vaccinated individuals. • Masks are still required for unvaccinated individuals… Continue Reading
Similar to most businesses, our costs increase annually, from operating expenses like ropes and climbing holds to wage increases, rent, and everyday facility maintenance.Rocks and Ropes and the BLOC climbing + fitness have a long and appreciable history of utilizing our revenue to continually improve the quality of the user experience for our members. It… Continue Reading
Hello Tucson climbers! Beginning on Monday, June 21st we will make protective face masks optional for all fully vaccinated individuals in our facilities. We know that many of you have been looking forward to this date, and we thank you for your patience as we have tried to navigate this as mindfully as possible. This… Continue Reading
We will be increasing our maximum occupancy at both locations starting on Monday, May 31st. In addition, we will be removing the 6pm closure and 6:30pm member session registration (at the BLOC ONLY) starting Monday, May 31st. We are still requiring protective face masks at all times. We trust that our customers can start an… Continue Reading
This past week the CDC released new guidance regarding the use of masks for vaccinated individuals and indoor spaces. Over the past year, our management team has used a number of resources to help us with operations planning in order to keep our indoor climbing facilities safe for our staff and patrons during the COVID-19… Continue Reading
Hello Tucson. We hope you are enjoying these lovely cool mornings, especially knowing that the Sonoran summer heat is coming! First, thank you to all of our members who gave feedback on our in-house survey several weeks back; it helped guide our discussion as the pandemic continues to influence how we approach daily operations. We… Continue Reading
We continue to be grateful for all of the support and encouraging feedback we have received over the past year. Balancing the need for a safe and comfortable indoor climbing environment with the obstacles posed by COVID19 has been challenging, but we are inspired by how our community has adapted to it all! While we… Continue Reading
You’ve probably heard a lot about pulleys, as rock climbers tend to put a tremendous amount of stress on these particular parts of our hands. Perhaps you’ve even injured and nursed your own A2 or A3 back from a strain or tear! Join us this Thursday evening for our second installment of Giving Climbers a… Continue Reading
Hi Tucson! After two months of operating under COVID19 protocols, we are happy to report that reopening 2.0 has gone smoothly. While many weeknight climbing sessions near our limited occupancy, there is plenty of room in each facility. We’re also grateful that the feedback we’ve received has been exceedingly positive. Thank you again to our… Continue Reading
We’re happy to share the good news that starting September 21st we will offer new memberships to customers needing a safety orientation (or refresher) by appointment only!! … Continue Reading