Ready, set, climb! Inner Peaks Matthews offers a fun indoor space to enjoy, rain or shine. 
 

Located in Matthews, behind Target, Inner Peaks Matthews is a fun family indoor climbing gym. This is a great place to build confidence, overcome fears, and have lots of fun along the way.

As a first-timer, you must sign a waiver and listen to some brief instructions. Until you are trained to use rope for the first time, you can only use the auto-belay courses. There were about ten lines to climb, with varying levels of difficulty. This was enough for us as we climbed for about an hour and half as that's about all our arms could do. In the end your hands and arms might feel like jelly, but you played hard. We had such a great time and are ready to go back for more.

Inner Peaks has several activities available for kids. Along with the regular day pass climbing, kids can do summer camps, school break day camps, birthday parties, and join the Inner Peaks climbing team (for ages 7 - 17). This is an excellent way for kids to learn how to rock climb in a controlled environment. Participants are coached in small groups according to ability and can progress at their own pace. They teach everything from basic risk management techniques to advanced climbing techniques. 

Adult classes are offered as well. Whether you want to learn to climb or develop your skills, this is the place to come. They offer a variety of instruction from intro classes, gym-to-crag series, weight lifting series, and other clinics to enjoy. Some introductory courses include bouldering, top rope, climbing, indoor lead climbing, and advanced bouldering.

Want to rock climb regularly? Join as a member to get special rates. This allows access all month as many times as you want to climb, or use the gym facilities, plus free gear rentals, intro classes, free yoga, free guest pass, pro shop discounts, and instructional discounts. The member rate is a great deal. Sign up as an individual or a family. 

Inner Peaks is a great place to get some climbing in and have some family fun. Check them out for your next family adventure. They also have another location in the South End, which is slightly more young and kid-friendly.