Forged for
the climb.
A veteran-owned indoor climbing gym being built for the Greater St. Cloud, Sauk Rapids, and Central Minnesota region. An 18,000 square foot facility with roughly 10,000 square feet of climbing wall — anticipated opening Fall 2027.
Roughly 10,000 square feet of climbing wall.
Summit Forge is being planned as an approximately 18,000 square foot climbing facility for Central Minnesota — about 6,000 square feet of rope climbing and 4,000 square feet of bouldering, with instruction, youth programming, retail, and event space alongside it.
Total facility
Climbing wall
Rope climbing
Bouldering
Rope height (target)
Bouldering height (target)
Rope climbing
Top rope and lead terrain with routes for a range of skill levels.
Bouldering
Shorter walls over padded flooring — no partner or certification required.
Auto-belay opportunities
Planned auto-belay access so new and solo climbers can climb without a partner.
Beginner to advanced routes
Route setting planned across the full range, from first climbs to hard projects.
Instruction areas
Spaces for classes, clinics, belay instruction, and coaching.
Youth programs
Structured youth climbing, camps, and skill development.
Climbing gear retail
A dedicated retail area for shoes, chalk, and climbing essentials.
Party & event space
Reserved space for birthday parties and group events.
Community areas
Welcoming space to gather before and after you climb.
Dimensions and wall heights are planning targets subject to final engineering. Summit Forge is not being built as a dedicated fitness center. The project is in development, designs and layout remain subject to change, and no exact opening date or street address has been finalized. Anticipated opening: Fall 2027.
Building a Climbing Community in Central Minnesota
Central Minnesota doesn't have an indoor climbing gym. For climbers in the Sauk Rapids–St. Cloud area, that means driving an hour or more to find a wall. We think this community deserves a place to climb close to home.
Summit Forge is being built to serve everyone — kids trying climbing for the first time, adults looking for a new way to stay fit, families wanting an activity they can share, and experienced climbers who want a local wall to train on.
As a veteran-owned business, we're also committed to creating programs that serve veterans and first responders — because it's part of who we are.
Coming Soon
Simple pricing, no surprises.
Memberships are built around ongoing climbing access and community participation. Prefer to drop in? Day passes and multi-visit passes are planned as well.
Individual
Ongoing climbing access for one adult
Family
Most popularUp to four people in one household
Student
Valid student ID
Veteran & First Responder
Our thanks for your service
Equipment rental is separate from day passes. A member rental add-on is planned at $20/month.
Planned opening prices, subject to final confirmation. Memberships are not on sale yet.
More than a climbing gym.
A climbing destination should give you a reason to come back. These are the signature experiences we are planning inside our existing facility — not a separate attraction.
The Forge
The Forge is the heart of Summit Forge — the climbing experience our whole brand is built around. Changing challenges, progressive routes, and personal milestones give climbers a reason to come back, track their progress, and push a little further each visit.
First Summit
Our premium introduction to climbing. First Summit is designed for people who have never touched a climbing wall: welcoming instruction, a clear safety orientation, and the confidence to reach your first summit — with the celebration that comes with it.
Forge Games
Planned climbing competitions, community challenges, leagues, and signature events. Forge Games is how we give climbers reasons to return regularly and a reason for people outside Central Minnesota to make the trip.
Something for Every Climber
Instruction, youth climbing, camps, and events — planned to meet you where you are and help you progress. Classes and instruction are planned from $39–$159, youth programs from $109–$249, and camps at $239 half-day and $349 full-day.
Youth Programs
Programs designed for kids and teens to build confidence and technique.
Adult Climbing
Open climbing for all skill levels, from first-timers to experienced climbers.
Beginner Instruction
Introductory classes covering safety, technique, and the basics of climbing.
Belay Classes
Learn to manage the rope for a climbing partner and get belay certified.
Technique Clinics
Focused sessions on footwork, body positioning, and route reading.
Birthday Parties
Active, fun celebrations on the climbing walls for kids and adults.
Group Events
Climbing experiences for scout troops, schools, and organizations.
Corporate Team Building
Team-building events that build trust and communication through climbing.
Built for the people who show up for each other.
Summit Forge is veteran-owned, and that shows up in the programming we are planning. These are intended programs — not a published schedule.
Veteran climbing nights
Regular climbing sessions built around the veteran community.
First responder & EMS events
Dedicated climbing nights for police, fire, EMS, and dispatch.
Youth & family climbing
Structured youth programming alongside family climb time.
Adaptive & inclusive climbing
Partnerships and resources for adaptive climbing as they become available.
Community climbing challenges
Shared goals that keep the community moving together.
Clinics & special events
Skill clinics, guest sessions, and community gatherings.
Planned programming. Specific dates, formats, and availability will be confirmed as staffing and operations are finalized.
The Project Is Moving Forward
Summit Forge is an active project in development. Here's a look at where things stand and what's ahead. We'll update this as milestones are reached.
Completed
Current
Future
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