Monday thru Friday
2:00pm - 10:30pm
Saturday and Sunday
12:00pm - 8:00pm
Opening early at 10:00am on weekends from
November - April
Mondays: College Night
college students 22 and under climb for $6.50; $3.00 additional for gear
Tuesdays: Ladies Night
ladies climb for half price
Wednesday: Scout Night
Boy & Girl Scouts climb for half price when you supply own belayer
Fridays: High School Night
high school students climb for $6.50 after 6:00pm; $3.00 additional for gear
Belay Class Plus
receive a free week of admission, when you take our Belay Class!
Every participant must sign a waiver. Download here
The New Jersey Rock Gym and Garden State Rocks are now offering outdoor trips through our Outdoor Excursions program. Classes and trips are open to individuals, families, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Church groups, etc. If you want to climb or venture outdoors, we'll get you there! We can also customize or create a trip for you. Just send us an email to gardenstaterocks@gmail.com or call us at (732)972-3003.
The head guide is Brian "Muffin" Dellett. He started climbing in 1992 while guiding for the Monmouth County Park System and has traveled and climbed in 17 states, Canada, and France. He holds a certification in Single Pitch Instruction through the American Mountain Guides Association, is a Wilderness First Responder, and a New York State certified guide.
Mountaineering-
We'll gear up and head to the summits of two Adirondack classics. Depending on conditions either snowshoes or crampons will be worn to navigate the winter terrain. The "Dacks" offer rocky summits above treeline after we exit the Alpine Zone. On top we'll have views into Vermont and the Champlain and Keene Valley.
Dates: December 11-13, 2009
January 22-24, 2010
Ice Climbing-
Experience the challenge of climbing a frozen waterfall. Learn the techniques and balance that will have you kicking effcient steps with your crampons and cruising up vertical water. Ice climbing has become very user friendly due to lighter axes and warmer clothing. Two beginner locations will be climbed for a great intro weekend.
Date: January 8-10, 2010
February 5-7, 2010
Dacks Combo-
Experience the Dacks on cross country skis at the Olympic venue Mt.Von Hoevenberg. We'll take a lesson and then cruise the beginner and intermediate trails. Ice Climbing is also on the menu for a full Adirondacks experience with great ice in beginner friendly locations and wild views up and down Cascade Pass.
Dates:February 26-28, 2010
All trips are $265.00. Hostel lodging, boots, crampons, snowshoes, skis, climbing equipment and Guides included. Participants should arrive 11pm Friday night. Transportation and food are not included.
Questions email outdoorex@gmail.com or Call (732)972-3003 to reserve
