In accordance with both the City of Calgary Bylaw 65M2021 and Alberta’s Restriction Exemption Program (REP) all patrons age 12 and up are required to show either proof of double vaccination against COVID-19 (2nd dose at least 14 days prior), or a negative test result completed within 72 hours in order to enter the facility. Please review what is considered a valid proof of negative test and ensure your test results are within these requirements.

Effective November 15th, 2021, only the QR code records available from Alberta COVID Records will be accepted to show your proof of vaccination.

If you are not a resident of Alberta and received your vaccine doses elsewhere, you may show whatever form of proof of vaccination is currently being accepted in your place of residence.  We will be updating our QR code scanning apps for each province as they become available.

Yes, we have required all staff to adhere to the same rules that apply to the rest of our community as outlined above.  In addition to this, we are administering weekly rapid COVID tests to our staff as an extra precaution.

Yes, masks are required to be worn by all patrons at all times while in the facility.

Yes, we are no longer taking reservations to climb and are back to operating on a drop-in system.  With this change, there are also no restrictions on the length of your visit.

Increase hygiene and sanitation protocols include the following:

• Patrons are asked to sanitize hands before entering Bolder
• Frequent hand washing is recommended
• Sanitization stations are located throughout the facility
• Liquid chalk (60% or higher) recommended and can be used as a sanitation aid
• Staff are frequently disinfecting high-touch surfaces around the facility except holds
• All food and drink must remain in cubbies (including water bottes)
• No personal items or food can be in climbing area, training area or mezzanine

Yes! Check out our Programs Page for a list of our current programs and clinics.

Yes, both rental shoes and chalk are now available. Rental shoes are still available at Bolder, and are disinfected after each use.  Chalk bags will be quarantined after use, and it is recommended to purchase your own individual chalk.

Yes, both the men’s and women’s washrooms and changerooms are still open.

Please ensure you remove your climbing shoes before entering the washrooms.

We have reintroduced our famous grilled cheese sandwiches and Simple Simon Pies to the menu!

You may bring your own food/drink into Bolder as well, however we ask that there is absolutely no food or drink (even water) in the main climbing area.

Feel free to use the tables at the front of the gym or in the mezzanine to consume any food or drinks, or enjoy the last of the warm weather outside on our new patio!

No.  We cannot properly sanitize the climbing holds without removing them from the wall.  The climbing industry is collectively not sanitizing climbing holds with the  supporting evidence of decreased risk of surface transmission in this environment.  Our focus is to keep patrons’ hands clean through hand washing, sanitizing, and education.

Yes, however we expect a ratio of 1:1 parent to child for any children under 14.

Teens (14+) are welcome and do not need direct adult supervision, but are expected to adhere to all guidelines within the facility to ensure everyone’s safety and minimize risk associated with COVID-19.