Westbury, NY
THE GRAVITY VAULT WESTBURY
WE OFFER 2 TYPES OF ROCK CLIMBING FOR BEGINNERS:
1. Top Rope Climbing
Climbing with a Harness and Rope on our 45 foot top rope walls. To climb on our top rope walls, you must be belayed by someone with a Gravity Vault Belay Certification (see more info on Top Rope Belaying* below).
If no-one in your party has belaying experience, you can climb with one of our staff members. Call us at (516) 508-9663 or click "Book Online" in the menu above to make a reservation. Our most popular staff-led option is a Staff Belayed Climbing Session: an hour of fun top rope climbing for up to 4 people with an instructor. Do you have a group of 5 or more? Call us for group climbing options!
2. Bouldering
Climbing without ropes on our 16 foot bouldering walls. If you are looking to boulder, just come on in and purchase a Day Pass
1ST TIME CLIMBERS AND FAMILIES WITH KIDS
To climb our top-rope walls, call us! (516) 508-9663 or click "Book Online" on the menu above.
Just coming in to boulder? Come on in any time to purchase a day pass and shoe rental at the front desk; no reservation is required for bouldering.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Our recommended minimum age is 5. Children as young as 4 can top rope climb but MUST be belayed by a Gravity Vault Instructor. Reservations are highly recommended: call (516) 508-9663 or click "Book Online" on the menu above.
*TOP ROPE BELAYING
Climbers ages 14+ can belay unsupervised in the facility. If you already know how to tie a figure-8 follow through knot with a double overhand stopper knot and can belay with a Gri-Gri device, come in any time and purchase a day pass. Our front desk staff will conduct a belay test.
If you do not know how to belay but would like to learn, we will teach you everything you need to know! We run belay classes 4 times per week and also offer private classes. Call us at (516) 508-9663 or click "Book Online" on the menu above to sign-up for one of our classes.
AUTO BELAYS
Auto belays may only be used by climbers who have a Gravity Vault Belay Certification or who are clipped in by someone who is Gravity Vault Belay Certified.
LEAD CLIMBING
Climbers ages 16+ can lead climb in the facility. Please call in advance for lead test availability (516) 508-9663.
At a Glance
- Bouldering terrain: 160+ Boulder Problems, Boulder Cave, 40ft Long Slab Boulder Wall, Spray Wall
- Sport terrain: 100+ Top Rope Routes, Olympic Style Dedicated Lead Wall, 45ft High Top Rope Slab Wall, Stem Chimney, Keyhole Arch, Crack Climbing
- Dedicated Top Rope and Lead Class Area
- Rappel Tower
- 10m Speed Wall
- Auto Belays (must be top rope belay certified to use)
- Dedicated Training Area with Adjustable Kilter AND Tension 2 Boards, Spray wall, Campus Board & Hangboard Station
- Dedicated Fitness Room and Stretching Area with Full suite of Cardio and Strength Training Equipment
- Dedicated Kids Party Wall
- Dual kids speed wall
- Valo Augmented Reality Climbing Wall
- 2 Party/Function Rooms
- Locker Rooms with Showers
- Lounge Areas & Workspaces with Free WiFi