Boulders offers many different price options for first timers, members, and occasional users. We also run nightly specials during the week that offer discounted rates! See below for all of our pricing options.
Day Use
The plans below are available any day during our open hours. Groups over 6 require reservations!
- Clip In: Full day pass for harnessed climbing. Short safety course included. For first-timers. $16
- Day Pass: Full day pass for bouldering or advanced top roping. MUST BE BELAY CERTIFIED! $12
- 10 Punch Pass: 10 clip-in style passes - never expires $110
- Kids Rate: Day pass and harness for children 6 years old and under $6
Week Night Specials - 6-10pm
- Monday: Women's Night - All females pay only $10 for a clip in! $10
- Tuesday: College Night - Display college ID to get a clip in for only $10! $10
- Wednesday: Hoofers Night - Madison Hoofers get in for $10 (if they don't have membership already) $10
- Thursday: Newcomers to the gym get 50% off on Thursdays! $8
- Friday: Kids Night! Kids 7-16 pay only $10 for a clip in! Limit 2 children/adult $10
Rentals
Listed below are our costs for daily gear rental.
- Harness: One-size fits all harness, available for children as well. $4
- Climbing Shoes: Specialized climbing shoes, available in full and half sizes. $4
- Chalk Bag: Climbing chalk to help keep hands dry. $2
- Belay Device: ATC/GriGri for top-rope belaying. $2
Membership Options
Become a member at Boulders! Memberships include:
- Unlimited access to the gym during our open hours.
- 15% off classes, programs, gear rental and items in the Pro Shop.
- Discounted rates for occasional yoga sessions and special clinics.
- Automatic withdrawal every month on your credit or debit card.
- No commitments! Cancel anytime, freeze anytime (for a monthly fee of $6).
Types of Memberships
- Two Week Trial: Give us a try for two weeks (includes all rentals). $30
- Individual Membership: Membership for one. $25 startup + $39 monthly
- Family Membership: Membership for your family (up to 4 members). $25 startup + $59 monthly
- Hoofers Membership: Membership for one, must be a Hoofers member. $25 startup + $35 monthly
- Kids Climbing Team: Membership, rentals and instruction for youth climbing team. $25 startup + $69 monthly * Please ask us about a family team membership!
Birthday Parties
Let Boulders host your party! Parties include:
- Fifteen to twenty minutes of basic instruction by a certified instructor.
- Belay training for climbers 12 years and over and their adult chaperones.
- Climbing and, upon request, climbing-related party games.
For parties with children under 12 years of age, we recommend bringing 1 adult chaperone for every three climbers.
Party Package Details
- $16 per climber
- 1½ hours of gym time
- Free rental of harnesses
- Half hour in the party room included. OR use the total 2 hours for climbing!
Party Room
If you plan to use the party room, we provide paper goods, set-up and clean-up. We do not provide food, but we do have a special deal ("Boulders Birthday Buster"!) with Madison's best pizza: Glass Nickel for $23.79:
- Two large pizzas with one topping each
- Two liters of soda
Reservations
Please book your party 2-3 weeks in advance. A minimum deposit of 50% is required in order to guarantee your reservation. Deposits are non-refundable but are transferable to another day in case you need to reschedule.
- Friday: 4:00pm to 6:00pm. After 6:30pm on Fridays is Kid's Night and we cannot facilitate parties after that time.
- Saturday: 10:00am to 8:00pm.
- Sunday: 10:00am to 8:00pm.
Remember: Youth waivers are required to be signed by the parents of the climbers before the climbing begins. Waivers can be signed by a legal guardian at the gym either before or on the day of the event. Our waivers also have a birthday party invitation with the download! Use this on one side of a piece of paper and the waiver on the other to send out to your participants!
Groups/Field Trips
Boulders welcomes scheduled groups and field trips! These include:
- Fifteen to twenty minutes of basic instruction by a certified instructor.
- Belay training for climbers 12 years and over and their adult chaperones (if applicable).
- Climbing and, upon request, climbing-related games and demonstrations.
For groups with children under 12 years of age, we recommend bringing 1 adult chaperone for every three climbers.
Group Package Details:
- $16 per climber during hours
- $12 per climber before/after hours - $150 minimum
- Includes harnesses
Reservations
Please book your group 2-3 weeks in advance. A minimum deposit of 50% is required in order to guarantee your reservation. Deposits are non-refundable but are transferable to another day in case you need to reschedule. Times available to schedule are listed below:
- Mon-Thurs: 12:00pm to 10:00pm.
- Friday: 12:00pm to 6:00pm. After 6:30pm on Fridays is Kid's Night and we cannot facilitate parties after that time.
- Saturday: 10:00am to 8:00pm.
- Sunday: 10:00am to 8:00pm.
- Before or after hours any day
Classes/Instruction
For a list of classes and their prices, please visit our Programs page.


