Have any of you been reading our blog long enough to remember Funtopia? This was one of our kids’ favorite things to do, and we were so sad when they closed. So when I found out the Clip ‘N Climb in South Jordan was opening and they are just like Funtopia, our boys were thrilled. We took our son and a few friends to visit this indoor climbing spot that is safe and fun for kids and families.
Clip ‘N Climb is exactly what its name says. You clip into the rope and then you climb. The rope has an auto belay system, so kids and adults are able to climb without the fear of falling. When you get to the top of the wall, or as far as you want to climb, you just push off and the rope will slowly lower you to the ground. It is quite amazing actually. The trickiest part is the clipping in. I took three 13 year olds, and they were able to mostly do it on their own. Younger kids might need more help. Luckily, there is a worker walking around to help as needed, and I was able to help the boys I had with me.
There are a huge variety of walls to climb in Clip ‘N Climb in South Jordan with many different types of hand and foot holds. They range in levels of difficulty, so you can choose the walls you would like to try based on your skill level. We recommend giving them all a try because it is fun to see how far you can go before you need to be lowered to the ground. A few of the walls have timers on them, so you can see how quickly you can climb. One wall is a face to face, see through wall, so that you can climb up at the same time as someone else. Our boys obviously used it as a race!
In the middle of the room is a climbing obstacle called Stairway to Heaven. This is a circle of padded poles for climbers to walk on. There are no handholds, and sometimes you are walking up, and sometimes down. This was a popular climbing spot for the teenagers. They loved staining on the top pole and jumping off.
The other main attraction in Clip ‘N Climb is the slide. You have to purchase an extra ticket to do this activity. In order to participate, you have to put on a jumpsuit and helmet. Then you grab hold of the bar as it pulls you to the top of the slide. When you reach the top, you let go and slide down. Only one of the boys made it all the way to the full 10 feet because your hands get slippery, and it’s hard to hold your full body weight the whole time, but all of them loved it! They said it was so fun and definitely adventurous.
Clip ‘N Climb also has a play area for ages 12 and under. It is an indoor playground, so there are tunnels and areas to climb, as well as a small slide. None of our kids were small enough to go in, but it would be a big hit with the younger crowd. So kids that are smaller can play in this area while their siblings and friends are climbing.
There are lots of tables for parents to watch or for birthday parties. They have a small snack shack with a few treats and drinks for purchase. You can easily spend a few hours here comfortably. My boys were super sweaty, so I definitely recommend bringing water bottles! Make sure to wear close-toed shoes for climbing, too. This is an awesome activity for after school fun, and is great in the winter when it is hard to play outside. We have 50 other ideas for indoor active adventures on this post.
For current hours and prices, visit the Clip ‘N Climb website.
