Climbing in Salem

Gym meetups, clinics, alpine outings, and Hyalite ice.

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Open Bouldering

The Rock Boxx Climbing Gym

Open daily · Mon–Sat 9am–10pm, Sun 10am–6pm

The Rock Boxx, 3895 Cascadia Canyon Ave SE, Salem

Beginner-friendlyCost varies

Salem’s indoor bouldering gym — drop-in bouldering plus classes for new climbers.

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Intro to Bouldering 101

The Rock Boxx Climbing Gym

Tuesdays, 6:00–7:00pm

The Rock Boxx, 3895 Cascadia Canyon Ave SE, Salem

Beginner-friendlyCost varies

First-timer class — safety, terminology, grades and technique. Free for members, $25 otherwise; shoes and chalk included. Register before 5pm on the day.

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Women’s Climbing Basics

The Rock Boxx Climbing Gym

1st & 3rd Wednesday monthly, 6:00–7:00pm

The Rock Boxx, 3895 Cascadia Canyon Ave SE, Salem

Beginner-friendlyCost varies

Personalized instruction focused on technique, power and training, in a women’s group setting; beginners welcome. Free for members, $25 otherwise. Register before 5pm on the day.

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Climb School

Chemeketans

Seasonal mountaineering course, then club climbs

Salem classroom sessions + Cascades field days

Beginner-friendlyPaidShoulder season

Intro to rock & basic mountaineering; graduates join year-round club climbs.