Climbing is risky.
A plain-language summary of the risks of indoor climbing. It doesn’t replace the waiver you sign before climbing.
Updated Sep 1, 2026
Emergency on the wall? Staff are trained in first aid and CPR. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911.
The short version
Climbing, bouldering and training on climbing equipment can cause injuries, including serious ones, even when everyone does everything right. By climbing at Crux you accept those inherent risks.
Inherent risks include
Falling onto padded flooring, other climbers or the wall
Holds that spin or break, and swinging on a rope
Errors in belaying, tying in or using auto belays
Strains, sprains, finger and shoulder injuries from overuse
Being hit by a falling climber or dropped equipment
Your part
Take the orientation, climb within your ability, check your knot and your partner every time, keep the fall zone clear and tell staff about anything that looks broken or unsafe.
Minors
A parent or guardian signs the waiver for climbers under 18 and is responsible for supervising climbers under 14 unless they are in a Crux class or program.
The waiver
Every climber signs the Crux release and waiver once a year. It is the binding document; this page is only a summary. Ask the front desk for a copy any time.
About figures on this site
Statistics, flash rates, reviews and route data on this website are sample content for a demo gym and are shown for illustration.