Business Details
Premier Climbing and Fitness Center in Indiana
EPIC Climbing & Fitness has established itself as Indiana's premier climbing destination, offering the tallest walls in the state and 18,000 square feet of custom-built climbing surfaces. Our facility combines cutting-edge design with diverse climbing options, including bouldering, auto belays, top rope, and lead climbing, all supported by expert instruction and safety protocols. We cater to climbers of all skill levels, from beginners learning through our Intro to Climbing Package to advanced climbers refining techniques in specialized classes. Our youth programs foster physical development and social engagement through structured climbing clubs and summer camps, while our fitness offerings extend to yoga, strength training, and aerial silks.With a focus on community building, we provide memberships that grant full access to our facilities and host events like overnight climbing adventures and birthday parties. Our experienced team, including certified instructors and route setters, ensures a safe, inclusive environment where climbers can develop skills, build confidence, and enjoy a fun, active lifestyle.
Services
Bouldering
Auto Belay Climbing
Top Rope Climbing
Lead Climbing Instruction
Youth Climbing Club
Aerial Silks Classes
Yoga Fitness
Private Climbing Instruction
Birthday Parties
Summer Camps
Highlights and features
- We offer 18,000 square feet of custom-built climbing surfaces with varied textures and angles
- Our facility features the tallest climbing walls in the state of Indiana
- We provide structured youth climbing programs for ages 6-12 with certified instructors
- Our experienced staff includes certified climbing instructors and professional route setters
- We maintain a safe, inclusive environment with strict equipment and supervision standards
What people say
Amazing facility
Great staff
Fun for the whole family
Best gym
Varied routes
Services
Bouldering
Bouldering at EPIC offers rope-free climbing with 11 dedicated areas featuring varied angles and challenges. The facility provides ample padding to minimize injury risk while maintaining physical intensity. This climbing style develops fundamental techniques applicable to all climbing disciplines through dynamic movements and problem-solving.
Auto Belay Climbing
Auto Belay systems enable solo climbing on our tallest walls without requiring a human belayer. The automatic devices manage rope tension during ascent and control descent after reaching the top or falling. This option makes advanced climbing accessible to individuals without climbing partners.
Top Rope Climbing
Top Rope Climbing requires two-person teams using ropes, harnesses, and belay devices. EPIC provides instruction through Intro to Climbing classes covering essential skills like figure-8 knots and tube-style belay techniques. This traditional climbing method emphasizes teamwork and communication.
Lead Climbing Instruction
Lead Climbing Instruction develops advanced skills for experienced climbers. The two-session course covers risk management, equipment use, clipping techniques, and belay methods. Participants must demonstrate proficiency with tube-style or assisted-locking devices before accessing lead climbing routes.
Youth Climbing Club
Youth Climbing Club provides structured climbing programs for ages 6-12. The non-competitive environment combines roped climbing, bouldering, yoga, and climbing games to build physical skills and social connections. Certified instructors lead twice-weekly sessions focusing on progressive skill development.
People
Scott Bouldien
General Manager
Scott leads daily operations at EPIC Climbing & Fitness with extensive climbing industry experience. He oversees facility management, staff training, and customer experience while maintaining strong community connections through local climbing events.
Kirsty Hills
Youth Climbing Club Coach
Kirsty specializes in youth climbing instruction, developing programs that combine physical development with social engagement. She manages the Youth Climbing Club's curriculum and ensures safe, progressive skill acquisition for children aged 6-12.
Michael
Strength Coach
Michael leads fitness programming at EPIC, designing strength training sessions that complement climbing performance. His classes focus on building foundational strength and climbing-specific physical development for both youth and adult participants.
James
Lead Climbing Coach
James specializes in advanced climbing instruction, particularly lead climbing techniques. He conducts certification courses and ensures climbers meet safety requirements while developing proficiency with various belay devices.
Samantha S.
Yoga Instructor
Samantha teaches yoga classes specifically designed for climbers, focusing on flexibility, recovery, and movement patterns that enhance climbing performance. Her sessions integrate traditional yoga practices with climbing-specific fitness needs.
Questions
What does the Intro to Climbing Package include?
The Intro to Climbing Package teaches basic climbing skills including harness fitting, knot tying, and belaying techniques. It includes a 2-week facility pass for practice sessions.
What climbing options are available for solo climbers?
Auto Belay systems allow solo climbers to access our tallest walls without needing a partner. The automatic devices manage rope tension and control descent automatically.
Are there climbing programs for children?
Our Youth Climbing Club offers structured programs for ages 6-12 with certified instructors. Sessions focus on skill development through roped climbing, bouldering, and climbing games.
What are the facility operating hours?
We operate Monday-Friday 10am-10pm, Saturday 10am-8pm, and Sunday 10am-6pm. Holiday hours may vary and are posted on our social media channels.
Do you offer rental equipment for climbers?
We provide climbing shoes, harnesses, and chalk bags for rent. A complete rental package is available at a discounted rate for first-time visitors.
What membership options are available?
We offer monthly memberships for adults, students, seniors, and children. Family memberships are available with customized pricing. All memberships include full facility access.
