Ice Climbing & Dry Tool Routes

 Come check out Milwaukee’s only Indoor Ice Climbing Wall and Dry Tool Routes. If you need to get some swings in while waiting for the ice to form this is the place to come.

Bring you own tools and go for it, or rent tools from Riverwest Pro-Shop. All climbers & belayers are required to wear helmets while ice climbing or dry tooling


Looking to get outside to ice climb but don’t have gear? Then come check out our extensive selection of axes, crampons, boots & snowshoes for rent through RiverwestOutdoors.

2024 Dates GYM WILL BE CLOSED:

March 31 - Easter
May 27 - Memorial Day June 16 - Fathers Day July 04 - Independence Day September 01, 02 - Labor Day
November 23/24 - Thanksgiving / Native American Heritage Day December 28-29 - Christmas New Years Eve December 31 January 01, 2024

HOURS

Monday 5:00pm to 9:00 pm
Tuesday 5:00pm to 9:00 pm
Wednesday 5:00pm to 9:00 pm
Thursday 5:00pm to 9:00 pm
Friday 5:00pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday 9:30 am to 5:00 pm

MARK YOUR CALANDER FOR THESE SPECIAL EVENTS!

June 8 - National get Outdoors Day
December 14 - 4th Annual Indoor Dry Tool Competition


Any questions can be sent to: gymmanager@milwaukeeturners.org

Contact us

Phone: (414) 269-4616
Instagram: @turnersclimbing
gym@milwaukeeturners.org

Intro to Climbing Package

$125

9-Week Membership. Includes learn to belay class, gear rental during the course of membership, use of fitness & conditioning equipment. Classes are scheduled any time during our open hours. Please call the above number to schedule your appointment. 1.5-Hour Time Slot

Welcome to Turners climbing gym – be a rock star today! Indoor rock climbing facility located in the lower level of the historic Milwaukee Turner Hall building. We are the oldest rock gym in the state of Wisconsin and we are a dedicated teaching gym featuring instructors with a full range of climbing experience. Fill out a waiver before coming to save time.

The facility features:

  • 25′ top ropes, and lead climbing from 5.6 to 5.12 (dedicated lead areas featuring fixed draws)

  • 20′ long inverted lead climbing headwall

  • 2 dedicated bouldering areas

  • Weight room containing free weights, deadlifting, bench-press, squat rack, cable system

  • Ice climbing wall with foam panels/dry-tooling, plus rental equipment

  • Moon Board featuring online climbing problems

  • ‘Rage Cage’ training system of hanging holds, hangboards, and pull-up bars

  • 11 foot Treadwall

  • Campus wall

  • Locker rooms with showers, equipment rental/sales, and knowledgeable staff (classes and clinics are available).

  • Slackline

  • Check out the Pro Shop operated by Riverwest Outdoors!

Prices / Rates

All memberships include a discount on Riverwest Pro-Shop gear purchases during the length of your membership.

If you're already a member you can extend your membership and take advantage of these great deals.

Multiple Visits

  • 5 Punch Pass - $40

  • 10 Punch Pass - $80

Daily Visit

  • Day Pass - $10

  • Adult Day Pass or Clip & Go w / Gear - $20

  • Student Day Pass or Clip & Go w/ Gear - $17

Rentals

  • Harness - $4

  • Shoes - $4

  • Belay Device-$4

Memberships

  • Student

    • 1-month - $55, 3-month - $125, 6-month - $235, 1-year - $315 Student Semester $160

  • Individual

    • 1-month - $65, 3-month - $145, 6-month - $265, 1-year - $375

  • Family (Includes 2 people)

    • 1-month - $100, 3-month - $225, 6-month - $420, 1-year - $560

GROUP CLIMBING (BY APPOINTMENT)

We offer team building, and group classes for groups up to 20.

Group rates: Adults $260 for first 12 participants, $20 for each additional Participant

Youth $220 for first 12 participants, $15 for each additional Participant

Rates include all climbing gear and instruction

  • Climbing/Belaying lesson

  • Qualified staff-belayer on shift

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

You must complete a climbing waiver before climbing. Climbers under 18 must have the waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Click here for adult waiver, and click here for minor waiver.

  • You must be over the age 8 to climb

  • Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult

Interested in working with us?

Download an application and bring it to the climbing office or email it to: gymmanager@milwaukeeturners.org

Location

The Milwaukee Turners Climbing Gym at Turner Hall
1034 Vel R Phillips Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53203