Rock Climbing

Sport in which participants climb up or across natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. The goal is to reach the summit of a formation or the endpoint of a predefined route without falling. Rock climbing competitions have objectives of completing the route in the quickest possible time or the farthest along an ever increasingly harder route. Rock climbing needs the use of hands to support the climber's weight as well as to provide balance.

Rock climbing is a physically and mentally demanding sport, one that often tests a climber's strength, endurance, agility and balance along with his mental control. It can be a dangerous sport and knowledge of proper climbing techniques and usage of specialized climbing equipment is crucial for the safe completion of routes. Because of the wide range and variety of rock formations around the world, rock climbing has been separated into several different styles and sub-disciplines that are described below. While not an Olympic event, rock climbing is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as a sport.

Rock and wall climbing enthusiasts can climb to their heart’s content at the Sabah Indoor Climbing Centre in Likas, which located outside Kota Kinabalu city. The Sabah Indoor Climbing Centre features a variety of walls to with grades catering for total beginner and the more advanced climber. The climbing walls were built according to British Mountaineering Council standards, with UIAA standards ropes, harnesses and climbing hardware, ensuring your safety whilst rock climbing in Kota Kinabalu’s most exciting exercise center.

Sabah Indoor Climbing Centre (SICC) Opening Times:

Saturday, Sunday and School Holidays:

1000 – 2200 (last entry at 2030)

Tuesday – Friday:

1630 – 2200 (last entry at 2030)

Closed on Monday, but groups can book anytime.

Payment:

One time membership fee: RM5

Adults: RM 14 (unlimited climbing, includes equipment)

Under 18: RM12 (unlimited climbing, includes equipment)

Equipment: harness, shoes, chalk-bag, etc.

There’s also a kiosk that sells refreshments, Wi-fi, and seats to just sit and

chill.