Climbing Merit Badge

Everything your scouts need to pass of their climbing merit badge

Momentum Climbing School offers personalized, hands-on instruction for Boy Scout Troops that enables scouts ages 12-18 to earn the Climbing Merit Badge. The instruction each scout receives satisfies all requirements for the merit badge including:
•40 ft rappels
•Knot Instruction
•Climbing Technique
•Care of Rope and Equipment
•Top Rope Climbing
•Belaying
•Bouldering
•Safety and Emergency Precautions
Each troop will receive two nights of instruction, two hours per night, for a total of up to five hours spent with our BSA certified merit badge counselor. Leaders should call ahead of time to schedule a troop outing, and to obtain waivers which must be signed by each scout's parent ahead of time.
PRICE: $30 per scout with a five-scout minimum.
Price covers all gym and equipment rental fees.
A merit badge counselor will contact you within 24 hours.

Climbing Merit Badge
Questions about our Climbing Merit Badge classes?
Call (801)448-1414; or email info@momentumclimbingschool.com.

Youth Teams

Helping your kids excel in the sport they love

Youth Climbing Teams. Our climbing teams are a fun alternative to traditional sports; other than that, the team structure is very much like you might find in other kids’ sports: regular practices, skills instruction by qualified coaches, age-appropriate physical training and goal tracking are all integral parts of our two teams. The first practice is always free for interested families who just want to check it out.

-Momentum Climbing Team: ages 11- 18. Our competitive team travels to gyms throughout the “Big Sky” region, competing in ABS (American Bouldering Series) and SCS (Sport Climbing Series) competitions. This team also takes a minimum of 4 outdoor trips each year. These multi-day trips are fun for the camping alone, but are also a great way for the kids to apply their climbing skills to real rock, while gaining an appreciation and respect for the outdoors. Parents and other family members are always welcome on these outings; often, the parents end up doing as much climbing as the kids! See our team blog at: www.momentumclimbingteam.com for photos. 9 and 10 year olds may join the Momentum Climbing Team after completing prerequisites in Base Camp, or by “testing out” based on prior climbing experience.

Climbing Team practices are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:30 to 6:30, with optional practices some Saturdays.

-Base Camp: ages 7-10.  Our non-competitive team is a great way for younger kids to experience the fun and excitement of rock climbing with others close to them in age and experience. Base Camp can be used as a way for inexperienced kids to prepare for the Momentum Climbing Team.

Base Camp practices are held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 to 6.

For more info on either team contact Team Manager Michelle Legg at 801-259-6456 or michelle@leggnet.com.

Competition Information

Show what you're made of

Please check back for more information regarding competitions at momentum.

Waiver

Everyone who enters the gym needs to have one

Coming in to climb?
• Save time and bring your signed waiver with you.
• Please note: ALL climbers under the age of 18
must have a waiver signed by either a parent,
or legal guardian.
NO ONE else can sign for minors.
DOWNLOAD THE PDF WAIVER FORM

Youth Teams

Nurture your child's passion for climbing

More information available soon!

Please call the gym at 801-990-6890 if you have any questions.

Summer Camps

A great way to keep kids engaged and active this summer

Kids Summer Weekly 5-Day Climbing Camps
Week-long camps (Monday-Friday)
June 7 - August 16
From 9 am - 1 pm
Ages 6-14
Kids learn how to rock climbing at Utah's biggest and best climbing gym 5-day weekly camps of fun, games and activities
Reptile show and pizza party on Friday
Call for registration at 801-990-6890
$175.00
(More than one kid or attending more than once? Receive a 10% discount)

Birthday Parties

Have a truly memorable birthday party

Momentum is updating our birthday program!
Please call the gym for details.
801-990-6890

**Click here for Momentum Birthday Invitations**

Top Rope


An ideal way to get your first climbing experience
Momentum has over 8,000 square feet of wall space dedicated to top-rope climbing. Top-rope climbing is an ideal way to get your first climbing experiences, and at Momentum we have routes suitable for kids ages 2 to 72. All routes are color coded and marked according to grade so you can start easy and work your way up to harder and harder climbs as your strength and experience grows. All the while you have the peace of knowing the rope is right there if you need it.

Bouldering

If you spend time bouldering, you won’t just get stronger, you’ll get better.

Momentum’s bouldering area is wide and open, with smooth walls, and steep angles including an old school 45-degree wall (think early 1990s woodie) and a huge curving, horizontal roof. Little Cottonwood Canyon aficionados can test themselves on a true slab as well. High tech foam and vinyl padding covers every inch of the floor area to make the landing as friendly as possible, but we still recommend a good spotter at all times. Routesetters Andy Knight and Kyle McFarland have a real talent for setting challenging, climber-appropriate movements; so if you spend any real time in this area you won’t just get stronger, you’ll get better!