10 Indoor Climbing Tips for First-Timers

Your first time on the wall is exciting. A few simple tips will help you climb higher and have more fun right away.

Use your legs

Push with your legs rather than pulling with your arms to save energy.

Look for the next hold

Plan your route a move or two ahead.

Don't fear the lower

Trust the auto-belay — letting go and floating down is part of the fun.

Why families choose UP! in Ashburn

UP! Ultimate Adventure Park brings 36 themed climbing walls, a ropes course, ziplines, slides, a cargo net and an arcade together under one roof in Ashburn, VA — serving families across Loudoun County and Northern Virginia. It's a safe, clean, all-weather place to play, celebrate and stay active together. Explore all our attractions or get directions.