The Hangar Climbing Lounge

The Hangar Climbing Lounge

The Hangar is a bouldering-only gym on Sechelt Inlet Road in Sechelt, founded in 2017 with the backing of the Sunshine Coast climbing community. It has about 2,000 sq ft of wall above more than a foot of foam flooring, and one hold colour is stripped and reset every week. Problems are graded with coloured tags on the V scale, from VB up to V7 and harder; there are no top-outs, and a problem counts as sent with both hands on the final hold.

Drop-in climbers aged 5 and over can visit during public hours on Monday and Wednesday evenings and weekend afternoons. Members get round-the-clock access with their own door code, although members under 16 must be supervised by a parent outside public hours. Climbing shoes are compulsory and can be rented, along with chalk bags and bouldering pads.

Facilities

• A training corner with a pull-up bar, peg board, crimp board, weights, bands and yoga mats
• A self-serve, honour-system drinks and snacks bar, with a microwave and mini-fridge
• A large table for working, hanging out, chess and craft nights
• Chalk and merchandise for sale, and a bathroom with a mural inspired by a local bouldering spot

Programmes

• Kids' classes for ages 6 to 8 and 9 to 12 that follow the school term, and a youth team for advanced climbers
• Parent and Tot on Sunday mornings
• Summer camps and birthday parties