Fresh Start Coached Sessions
Your First Climbing Session with a Coach
Fresh Start Class: This is your first time climbing, done properly.
This is a single coached starter session designed to get complete beginners comfortable on the wall fast, without committing to a multi-week course.
You’ll get a clear, friendly introduction to bouldering basics, including safety, how the gym works, and the key technique habits that make climbing feel easier right away.
The focus is immediate confidence and practical skills you can use the same day:
- simple footwork cues,
- body position,
- how to read a problem, and how to practise safely.
It’s the ideal “first step” before deciding whether you want ongoing coaching or the full Bouldering FUNdamentals Course.
Shoe hire is included, and after the coached session you’re welcome to keep climbing for the rest of the day to practise what you learned.
Who is this for?
- First-time climbers aged 8+
- Beginners who want a one-off guided intro before choosing a course
- Anyone who wants quick confidence and a structured start
What you’ll get:
- A one-session coached introduction (not a course)
- Safety basics + how bouldering works in the gym
- Technique foundations you can apply immediately (footwork, body position, simple tactics)
- Personal feedback from the coach during the session
- Shoe hire is included
- Climb for the rest of the day after the session
Price & Booking
- €17.50, including climbing shoe rentals
General Schedule: Sessions are available most days.
- Monday to Friday at 1630, 1745 and 1900,
- Saturday at 1200 and 1330
- Please check for slots and finalised schedule below.
Contact Front Desk if you have any issues or contact us using the form below.
Upcoming Fresh Start Sessions
Special offer: Buy 2 Get 1 Free
- Buy 2 Day Passes and get 1 EXTRA for FREE
- Available ONLY on your first visit
- Day Passes can be used within 30 days of your first visit
- Offer valid on a per person basis
- Can be used for Fresh Start sessions
Special offer 3 for 2
- First-time climbers aged 8+
- Beginners who want a one-off guided intro before choosing a course
- Anyone who wants quick confidence and a structured start
Get StartedThe Climbing
EXPERIENCE *
COME FIND
AND SOLVE
YOUR PROBLEM
COME FIND
AND SOLVE
YOUR PROBLEM
Bouldering is often called a “vertical puzzle”. And that’s exactly where the magic lies. When you step onto the mat, the outside world fades away. All that matters is the route in front of you: the sequence, the balance, the execution. You are completely present. In that intense focus, you find a powerful mental break. While you are solving that physical problem on the wall, you are also giving your mind the clear, the quiet space it needs.
It's a Full-Body Challenge
Climbing is a uniquely challenging sport that engages your body and your brain in equal measure. It builds strength, mobility, and coordination like nothing else. But more importantly, it sharpens your focus and resilience. Every climb is a fresh challenge, and every completed route is a small, hard-earned victory. You’ll leave feeling physically exhausted but mentally recharged.
Bouldering is for Everyone
You do not need to be strong or experienced to start bouldering. This sport is genuinely accessible and inclusive, welcoming everyone regardless of their current fitness level. Bouldering is fundamentally about coordination, balance, and learning smart movement, not raw power. Our low-height routes and thick padding create the perfect, safe environment for you to try your very first climb. We provide the friendly coaches and all the gear; you just need to show up ready to move and discover the thrill!
Find Your Crew
The best part of the climbing experience is the people. It’s an incredibly inclusive and supportive community. You’ll find strangers cheering you on, offering advice, and celebrating your success. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned veteran, you’ll find your team, your challenge, and your sense of belonging here at Crashpad.
Boost Your Mindset
Climbing is more than just a workout—it’s a mental reset. Each climb teaches patience, problem-solving, and perseverance. When you’re on the wall, the world narrows to a single focus: the next move. That sense of flow clears stress, sharpens your thinking, and builds confidence that carries into everyday life.
Join us!
Check out our accessible pricing
Learn the language: bouldering terms
Boulder Problem
The name for the climbing route itself. Your challenge is to 'solve the problem' from start to finish.
Send
Successfully climbing a route (or 'problem') from the start hold to the finish hold without falling.
Dyno
Short for 'dynamic move'. This is a fast, often spectacular movement where you jump or launch yourself to reach a distant hold.
Slab
A climbing surface that is less steep than vertical, or perhaps even gently sloping inward. It demands excellent balance and delicate footwork.
Flash
Sending a problem successfully on your very first attempt. A brilliant achievement!
Beta
Advice or information about how to climb a specific route. (e.g., "What's the beta on that green route?")
Crux
The single hardest or most challenging move on a particular boulder problem.
Spotting
Guiding a falling climber towards the crash mats with your hands, usually used for high or tricky moves.
Top Out
Successfully finishing a climb by moving over the top of the wall and standing on the upper platform
Footwork
How you use your feet to gain stability and purchase on the small, smooth holds. Crucial for progression!
Grading System
Boulderverse
Perfect for learning the basics and getting comfortable on the wall.
Fresh Start (4A - 4C)
Great for first-timers and anyone building confidence on the wall.
Level Up! (5A - 5C)
A natural next step — climb a little higher, try something new.
Climber Mode (6A - 6A+)
Start linking moves, reading problems, and feeling the flow.
Challenge Zone (6B - 6C+)
Where movement, strength, and creativity start to come together.
Proving Ground (6C - 7A+)
Expect powerful moves, tricky sequences, and satisfying sends.
Elite Path (7A+ - 7B+)
Powerful, technical climbs that reward experience and focus.
Project Dimension (7C+)
Big goals live here — test your limits, one try at a time.
READY TO CLIMB? DISCOVER BOULDERING NOW!
