Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre Bouldering Wall

Bouldering in Hinton

The Town of Hinton's bouldering wall is in the Dr. Duncan Murray Recreation Centre on Switzer Drive, alongside its pool, arenas and indoor courts. The 12 ft wall wraps around three walls of a converted court, with angled panels and volumes above a floor of crash mats, and the problems are tagged with V grades. For endurance work there's a Treadwall, a climbing wall set at 12 degrees that moves as you climb for a full-body workout. The Town sets new problems from time to time.

Visiting

• Regular climbing hours are 09:00 to 21:00 every day, though the wall sometimes closes for programmes or events, so check with the front desk.
• Climbing is included in the centre's general admission, which also covers the pool, arenas and courts.
• Every climber needs a signed waiver, which you can download and fill in before you arrive. Children under 14 must be directly supervised by an adult, with one adult for up to four children.
• Wear indoor shoes or socks rather than bare feet. Climbing shoes can be hired for $4 a pair and chalk bags for $2; loose chalk isn't allowed, but chalk balls are.
• Don't climb on top of the wall, fall feet first onto the mats and use a spotter.