Tragos Boulder & Outdoor

Bouldering and outdoor gear

Tragos Boulder & Outdoor combines a bouldering gym with an outdoor-gear shop on Lizbon Caddesi in Ata Mahallesi, Çankaya. The climbing is bouldering above deep matting, on angled walls set with colourful holds and large volumes, and the gym plans to add roped sport-climbing areas later. You don't need to book a day visit, and friends are welcome to come along and watch.

Good to know

• Day entry is cheaper for students and on weekdays before 14:00, and ten-visit passes and one- and three-month memberships are available.
• Climbing shoes and chalk can be hired at the gym.
• There are changing rooms and showers.
• The shop sells mountaineering, climbing and camping gear, and also trades online.

Lessons and courses

First-timers can start with a one-hour intro lesson, with shoes and chalk included. Four-week courses, with two one-hour sessions a week, run at beginner and advanced levels for adults and children: beginners' classes for children are for ages 5 to 10, and advanced ones for ages 7 to 12 and up. Courses can be taken in groups of four to six or privately for one or two people, and include unlimited use of the gym for the month. Intro lessons and courses are best booked in advance.

The team also runs outdoor rock-climbing courses and family camps, and has hosted a flash bouldering competition and climbing film nights at the gym.