North Wall Rock
Climbing Gym

Searching for a new activity, exercise, or recreation that's exhilarating & fun? One that challenges both mind & body? Then climbing is for you! In the past, climbing in the Midwest meant; long road trips to the Mountains. Today it means a short drive or train ride to Crystal Lake, IL. That's where North Wall, Indoor Rock Climbing Gym is located. North Wall is a friendly place that provides an excellent environment for the individual or group instruction. After your initial lesson at North Wall, you are welcome to come back anytime for more fun & adventure, you may even choose to purchase a Membership. So, if you're starting to feel like a gerbil on a treadmill with your usual workout, or if you just need a little fun & excitement come climb with us at North Wall.

Summer Activities at North Wall
Get a head start on Your Summer activities for 2008! North Wall’s Special Summer Activities for Adults, Families & Kids!  There really is something for everyone. Sessions fill up fast so sign up early. Summer Programs include the following:

Adult Continuing Education in the Vertical Direction
Looking for a great cross training program to compliment your current fitness regiment, or maybe you're just looking to shed a few extra pounds to get ready for the beach season. Rock climbing is a great low impact activity that is great for cross training and rehab.
Family Summer Climbing Courses
Although offered year round now's a great chance to include the whole family while getting some great exercise in the process.
Tiny Fingers, Tiny Toes Climbing for Preschoolers
Its never to early to start children in the good habits of regular exercise. Balance and fine motor skills development can be accelerated at an early age through climbing. All this cleverly disguised as fun! Registration for 2008 is open.
Rock Climbing Summer Camp
You may not be able to take your kids to the Alps this Summer but you could sign them up for North Wall's Summer Climbing Camp!

Besides the organized special summer activities there are always individual & custom group activities going on everyday at North Wall. Check out this site for more info.

                  

North Wall is not only the place to Climb but we also have a great selection of climbing equipment; Shoe, Harnesses, Ropes, Carabiners, Slings, Draws, Pro it’s all here! We also have a wide selection of hard to find Climbing & Mountaineering Books. “How to's" , Guide books and True story Climbing adventures!

After School Climbing Club
Everyone needs exercise! So why not exercise the fun way. Sign up for the After School Climbing Club! After School Climbing Club Camp meets once a week for 3 weeks. Starting in September of 2008 and will continue every 3 weeks thru April of 2009. You Can sign up for 1 to 20 Sessions . What a great way to have some fun & recreation during the school year. It's never to early to Sign up, just come on in or give us a call.(815) 356-6855. For more info just click on the blue After School Climbing Club title above.

"risky behavior"

Recent joint NIA & NASA studies have shown that not exercising is actually "risky behavior". The problem for many of us is that exercise has become drudgery and we find it difficult to take time to do it. To stay on a regular exercise program becomes easy when the exercise is fun. Climbing is fun & it occupies your mind with problem solving as your body gets a workout! Climbing is inherently laden with risks, however climbing in an indoor rock gym and following safe climbing rules makes climbing as safe or safer then going to a public swimming pool. So if you find yourself not staying on a regular exercise program because you just are tired of that old work-out. Try climbing, in the end it maybe less risky than lounging on the couch watching TV!

TEAM NEWS:

Competitions: North Wall's had a great Comp May 3rd 2008. Thanks for all those who dove in and helped out, making this Comp one of the best! It was an official USA Climbing Competition, For official results go to usaclimbing.org

North Wall Junior Climbing Team Fall 2008
North Wall Climbing Team has members invited to the National Championship every year, with individual team members winning numerous events. All serious climbers between ages of 8 and 18 are invited to try out. Practices are held 4 weekdays / month & 2 Saturday mornings / month, during the school year. The Team will attend USA CLIMBING sanctioned competitions and will be nationally ranked. If you are a highly motivated climber and have lofty goals, come try out for the Team.

As always a waiver is required for everyone who wishes to climb, and for all those under eighteen a parent signature is required.