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What age can participate at Siloville?
Ages: 4 y/o and up. This really depends on the child. We had a 2 y/o climb to the top-65 ft twice in an infant harness once.
Climbing: For small children, we can try the child on the toddler wall and see if there is interest and ability before we harness them up. We will also work with your child. Example: they only climb about 8 ft. so we will have them climb several times to see if they get braver and climb higher. We would consider this 1 climb even though they climbed several times.
Zip line rides: This would depend on physical size. If we feel the child is too small to ride, we can offer for the parent to ride with the child as a tandem.
Low ropes course: There will be some obstacles that a small size child will be unable to do. As we show the children each obstacle, watch as we demonstrate how to adapt for a smaller sized child or on some obstacles, we will advise the parents to supervise. Usually we won’t be available to stay and play with children in the obstacle course.
What to wear:
Gym shoes are recommended. Flip flops and sandals don’t work well. Clothing that the person can be active while wearing.
Never climbed before:
No experience needed. We will tell you everything you need to know. Just come on over and have fun.
Texas heat:
We typically open at 2 pm because the climbing area is in direct sunlight until about that time. Covered picnic area for shade. The silos are difficult to cool and heat. The temperature inside was what the temperature outside was yesterday. So we try not to use the inside during the summer.
Drinks and food:
Drinks and food are permitted. And drinks are highly recommended as it’s usually hot. We have water and Gatorade for purchase.
Birthday parties:
There is an covered picnic area for cake and other festivities.
Ages: 4 y/o and up. This really depends on the child. We had a 2 y/o climb to the top-65 ft twice in an infant harness once.
Climbing: For small children, we can try the child on the toddler wall and see if there is interest and ability before we harness them up. We will also work with your child. Example: they only climb about 8 ft. so we will have them climb several times to see if they get braver and climb higher. We would consider this 1 climb even though they climbed several times.
Zip line rides: This would depend on physical size. If we feel the child is too small to ride, we can offer for the parent to ride with the child as a tandem.
Low ropes course: There will be some obstacles that a small size child will be unable to do. As we show the children each obstacle, watch as we demonstrate how to adapt for a smaller sized child or on some obstacles, we will advise the parents to supervise. Usually we won’t be available to stay and play with children in the obstacle course.
What to wear:
Gym shoes are recommended. Flip flops and sandals don’t work well. Clothing that the person can be active while wearing.
Never climbed before:
No experience needed. We will tell you everything you need to know. Just come on over and have fun.
Texas heat:
We typically open at 2 pm because the climbing area is in direct sunlight until about that time. Covered picnic area for shade. The silos are difficult to cool and heat. The temperature inside was what the temperature outside was yesterday. So we try not to use the inside during the summer.
Drinks and food:
Drinks and food are permitted. And drinks are highly recommended as it’s usually hot. We have water and Gatorade for purchase.
Birthday parties:
There is an covered picnic area for cake and other festivities.
Climbing information:
There are basically 3 types of climbing at Siloville.
Top rope - a climber in a harness which is attached to the rope, climbs the rock wall. The staff member or belayer keeps the climber safe by controlling the rope as the climber climbs. The rope is is already anchored at the top of the wall.
This is the most used method here.
Bouldering - a unroped climbing on shorter walls usually 13-16 ft high. (Ours is 13 ft high.) The climber isn’t depending on the ropes but on their own strength and problem-solving to navigate the short routes. With bouldering, every fall is a fall to the mats.
Lead (Sport) climbing - an intermediate-advanced skill in which the climber clips their rope into fixed points along the route as they ascend. The lead belayer manages to rope from the ground and catches the climber if they fall. This is available at Siloville.
Auto-belays ( Not available here) -mechanical method of climbing w/o a belayer.
Classes available:
1. We will teach you how to climb beyond the very basics (which is taught to anyone who comes in).
2. Belaying- the act of managing the rope to protect the climber.
3. Lead climbing
Top rope - a climber in a harness which is attached to the rope, climbs the rock wall. The staff member or belayer keeps the climber safe by controlling the rope as the climber climbs. The rope is is already anchored at the top of the wall.
This is the most used method here.
Bouldering - a unroped climbing on shorter walls usually 13-16 ft high. (Ours is 13 ft high.) The climber isn’t depending on the ropes but on their own strength and problem-solving to navigate the short routes. With bouldering, every fall is a fall to the mats.
Lead (Sport) climbing - an intermediate-advanced skill in which the climber clips their rope into fixed points along the route as they ascend. The lead belayer manages to rope from the ground and catches the climber if they fall. This is available at Siloville.
Auto-belays ( Not available here) -mechanical method of climbing w/o a belayer.
Classes available:
1. We will teach you how to climb beyond the very basics (which is taught to anyone who comes in).
2. Belaying- the act of managing the rope to protect the climber.
3. Lead climbing
