Rock Climbing
Walls.
Purpose-built vertical challenges that invite people to climb higher, compete with friends and discover what they are capable of.
Find the route.
Reach the top.
Climbing walls turn a vertical surface into a physical and mental challenge that visitors can take on at their own pace.
A climbing wall uses manufactured grips, or holds, for the hands and feet to create different routes up a purpose-built or adapted structure. Routes can vary in difficulty, allowing beginners and more confident climbers to share the same attraction.
While climbing walls are commonly associated with indoor facilities, East Africa's climate creates exciting opportunities for outdoor climbing experiences as well. Existing stone structures can sometimes be adapted, or new structures can be created using timber, steel and other suitable materials.
The result can be both a recreational attraction and a personal challenge — encouraging concentration, movement, confidence and a little friendly competition on the journey to the top.
Different routes can offer progressive levels of difficulty.
Encourage balance, strength, coordination and problem-solving.
Give each climber a clear goal — make it to the top.
Look up.
Then start climbing.
What goes into
a climbing wall.
The wall itself is only part of the attraction. The structure, routes, intended users, operating environment and supporting systems all need to work together.
Location & Structure Assessment
We consider the available space, proposed wall height, surrounding environment and whether an existing structure can be adapted or a new structure should be created.
User & Difficulty Planning
The wall can be shaped around children, adults, beginners, experienced users or a combination of different ability levels.
Wall & Route Design
Wall geometry and hold placement can create different routes, movement patterns and levels of challenge across the same structure.
Engineering & Construction
Depending on the site and concept, the climbing structure can use timber, steel, existing masonry or other appropriate construction systems.
Equipment & Staff Preparation
The attraction needs appropriate operating procedures, equipment and trained staff suited to the type and height of climbing experience being offered.
Inspection & Maintenance
Routine checks of the structure, holds, equipment and operating environment help support reliable long-term use.
Indoors.
Or under the sky.
Climbing walls are flexible enough to work in enclosed recreation facilities, outdoor adventure destinations and everything in between.
Outdoor Walls
Make climbing part of the wider landscape and outdoor adventure environment.
Indoor Walls
Create controlled climbing experiences within gyms, schools and recreation facilities.
Existing Structures
Where appropriate, existing stone or structural surfaces can become part of the experience.
Purpose-Built Walls
Start from scratch and shape the structure specifically around the desired climbing experience.
Adventure at
your own pace.
Unlike an attraction where every visitor follows exactly the same experience, a climbing wall can offer many different challenges on one structure.
Route difficulty, height and climbing style can be varied to keep the experience interesting while giving visitors clear opportunities to progress.
One wall.
Many possibilities.
Climbing walls can operate as standalone recreational attractions or form part of a larger adventure destination.
Adventure Parks
Add vertical challenge alongside ziplines, rope courses and other attractions.
Resorts & Lodges
Give guests another activity without requiring a large development footprint.
Schools
Create opportunities for recreation, confidence and physical challenge.
Recreation Centres
Introduce climbing as a distinctive activity within an existing facility.
Keep the challenge
going.
Climbing walls work particularly well alongside aerial challenges, family recreation and complete adventure park developments.
Give people something
worth climbing.
Whether you have an existing structure, an outdoor site or a completely new idea, Ziplord can help explore the climbing experience that best fits your space and audience.