Eldorado Climbing Walls Catalog

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If you can dream it, we can build it.

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...we’re climbers. The passion, community and commitment to problem solving that motivates us to climb are the same qualities that inspired the launch of our company in 1994.

ExpertiseAs one of the oldest climbing wall companies

in the country, our experience and expertise

are second to none. After building a success-

ful climbing gym business with the Boulder

Rock Club in Boulder, Colorado, our owners

founded Eldorado Climbing Walls—now the

largest U.S.-owned climbing wall company.

With years of experience in both construction

and climbing gym operation, our designs,

innovation and commitment to the climb-

ing wall market have made Eldorado Climbing

Walls a visionary and leader in the industry.

We continue to work with the Boulder Rock

Club as part of our unique training and con-

sulting program, which gives future climbing

wall owners like you a proven business model

and an inside look at owning and operating a

climbing wall.

Blue Sky DesignOur design philosophy is “If you can dream it,

we can build it.” Because we’re experienced

in construction and climbing gym operation,

we understand the needs of both our clients

and their climbers. We work with you to cre-

ate a wall that is visually stunning, offers

exceptional climbing and complements the

architecture and traffic flow of your facility.

Turnkey SolutionsFrom start to finish, a climbing facility can be

a very complicated project. We don’t just sell

you the wall; we provide turnkey solutions

to help our clients through every step of the

process. From consulting and design, to fabri-

cation and installation, we use our experience

and expertise to deliver the most comprehen-

sive climbing wall systems in the industry.

At Eldorado Climbing Walls...

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Our creativity extends beyond our design and inspires our innovation. We focus on things that matter and develop new products to enhance performance, ensure safety and offer a wide range of options in our climbing wall systems.

Featured Projects:PAGE 4 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICAPAGE 8 COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITYPAGE 14 TRUE NORTH CLIMBING GYMPAGE 20 CAMPBELL COUNTY RECREATION CENTERPAGE 26 THE SOURCE CLIMBING CENTERPAGE 30 PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGEPAGE 36 TRIANGLE ROCK CLUBPAGE 42 TEXAS A&M - COMMERCEPAGE 46 WEST METRO FIRE RESCUE TRAINING CENTERPAGE 52 PRIVATE RESIDENCE

Other Information:PAGE 18 TRUBLUE™ AUTO BELAYSPAGE 24 MODULAR CLIMBING WALLSPAGE 40 FRANKLIN HANDHOLDSPAGE 50 INSPECTION AND REFURBISHINGPAGE 54 TRAVERSE CLIMBING WALLSPAGE 55 CLIMBING BOULDERSPAGE 56 OUR TEAMPAGE 58 OUR CLIENTS

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Boy Scouts of America Summit Bechtel ReserveGlen Jean, WV

A total of 60,000 square feet of rock climbing terrain, this is the world’s largest man-made outdoor rock climbing structure.

Part of the Boy Scouts of America’s extreme

sports village at the Summit Bechtel Reserve

in West Virginia, this climbing facility was

unveiled at the 2013 National Jamboree. The

climbing facility, which includes 70 TRUBLUE

Auto Belays, is divided into two areas: The

Rocks and Boulder Cove.

The Rocks climbing area is dedicated

specifically to the Scouts during the Jamboree.

The most unique element of this massive

climbing area is the “Leap of Faith,” where

participants leap into the air from a height of

32 feet and are safely lowered to the ground

by the TRUBLUE Auto Belay.

Other features of The Rocks include:

• Two rappelling towers with a total of 36 rappelling stations at a height of 32 feet (6 stations are dedicated “leap of faith” stations).

• Three climbing fins with 68 manual belay stations at heights from 21-30 feet.

• Two climbing fins with 33 TRUBLUE Auto Belay stations at heights from 25-35 feet.

• One 25-foot high climbing fin with 8 climbing stations (6 manual, 2 auto belay).

• Six freestanding boulders with over 50 stations and an average height of ten feet.

Online: www.eldowalls.com/boy-scouts-summit-bechtel-reserve

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Boulder Cove incorporates over

280 linear feet of rock climbing

walls ranging for 19’ to 36’ in

height. In this area, the Scouts

and their families can enjoy the

following features together:

• 12 TRUBLUE Auto Belay backed up rappel stations.

• 72’ linear foot rappel deck

• 25 TRUBLUE Auto Belay backed up climbing stations.

• Three distinct boulders averaging 13’ in height.

“We are honored to have been selected by the Boy Scouts of America to complete a project of this massive scope and size. The climbing facility at The Rocks and Boulder Cove truly showcase the amazing climbing wall design and climbing wall construction capabilities

of our team. We look forward to seeing this facility inspire a love of rock climbing in current and future generations of Scouts.”

JERAD WELL S, CEO OF ELDORADO CLIMBING WALL S

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“I appreciate the role Eldorado has and will continue to play in the climbing wall industry. Their focus on providing facilities that

answer the need of educationally driven facilities is indispensable. The Eldo team listened to our every request and had great insight as

to how each feature would impact the programs we offer.”

TODD GRIER, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR— OUTDOOR ADVENTURE, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSIT Y - COMMERCE

“Eldorado Climbing Walls has been a fantastic partner. From conception of the project, operational plans, construction with weather delays, to

climbing hold solutions, each phase has presented unique challenges. At every turn Eldorado’s crew has come to the table with solutions that have

kept the project on schedule. They are a committed group of professionals that I would highly recommend, and I hope we get to work together again!”

TOM WAGNER, HIGH ADVENTURE PROJECT MANAGER FOR TRINIT YWORK S

PRODUCT USED: SHOTROCK

All climbing terrain is constructed from Eldorado’s SHOTRock product and entirely hand-sculpted to mimic the local rock styles and climbing features of the New River Gorge. This facility incorporates

seventy TRUBLUE Auto Belays, which allow the Scouts to meet their throughput objectives for 40,000 Scouts in attendance at the Jamboree. Find out more about TRUBLUE Auto Belays on page 18.

WORLD’S LARGEST

OUTDOOR CLIMBING STRUCTURE

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Colorado State UniversityFort Collins, CO

The climbing wall at the Colorado State University Student Recreation Center is a great case study for any university considering a climbing wall facility.

With 3,323 square feet of indoor climbing

surface, the facility consists of a 40 foot

PerformanceRock free standing tower and 55

linear feet of High Performance bouldering.

This wall meets the needs of all user groups,

from the students to the administration to the

facility management.

The wall is run by student-employees, and

the climbing club is very active on campus.

The CSU climbing wall is an excellent example

of how design and programming can come

together to make a climbing wall a hub of

social activity on campus.

Online: www.eldowalls.com/csu

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PRODUCT USED: PERFORMANCEROCK – HIGH PERFORMANCE™ AND REALROCK™

Our PerformanceRock product was the perfect choice for the needs of this facility. Combining our High Performance and REALRock systems, this climbing wall unites the operational goals of the indoor climbing program with the aesthetic desires of the campus administration. In fact, PerformanceRock is becoming so

popular with universities that we are thinking about calling it “U Rock!”

The climbing wall is the architectural centerpiece of the CSU Student Recreation Center. The highly aesthetic REALRock portion of the tower can be seen through the glass façade of the building’s entrance. Made of

glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC), REALRock looks and feels like natural rock.

As experienced wall operators know, the key to keeping climbers enthusiastic is creative and ever-changing routes. The remainder of the tower and the entire bouldering area are made of our High Performance

system, which allows for a beautiful and functional “blank canvas” for the student routesetters.

“The experience of working with Eldorado was fantastic because they allowed us to come in with a vision of what we wanted the space to be and

the activity we wanted to see, and they were able to build in the components that allow us to have a very active wall.”

JEFF HUSKEY, ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF C AMPUS RECREATION, COLORADO STATE UNIVERSIT Y

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“We are focused on the large object in the room. We work hard to make sure it says the right things visually and functionally, and is graceful in its scale.”

— John McGowan PRESIDENT, ELDORADO CLIMBING WALL S

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“We are focused on the large object in the room. We work hard to make sure it says the right things visually and functionally, and is graceful in its scale.”

— John McGowan PRESIDENT, ELDORADO CLIMBING WALL S

IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, WE CAN BUILD IT.

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True North Climbing GymToronto, Canada

With over 14,000 square feet of climb-ing terrain, including the largest fully-suspended artificial stalactite in North America and a huge top-out bouldering area, True North Climbing is a state-of-the-art rock climbing facility.

Built in what used to be an airplane hangar,

the gym features ceilings of up to 36 feet,

with abundant natural light coming in from

windows in the high space.

The look and feel of the space uses the build-

ing’s original purpose as inspiration. The han-

gar was the site of de Havilland’s production of

Mosquito bombers in the early 1940s. Eldo was

inspired by the look of these planes and used

that to drive the design of the shapes of the

walls, as well as the color scheme.

Online: www.eldowalls.com/true-north

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“When Eldo suggested hanging a stalactite from

the high ceiling of our space, I got very excited.

It’s a very unique and cool feature that adds dramatic visual appeal as you enter the space, while being a perfectly

functional climbing surface. Seeing it actually

built is amazing.”

JOHN GROSS — OWNER, TRUE NORTH CLIMBING

PRODUCT USED: HIGH PERFORMANCE

Known as the “routesetter’s canvas,” our High Performance climbing wall system is the product of choice for state-of-the-art climbing gyms.

Experienced climbing wall operators know the key to keeping their climbers enthusiastic is creative and ever-changing routes. High Performance walls are thoughtfully designed to highlight this aspect of operation. They provide a beautiful and functional “blank canvas” that can accommodate features like arches, overhangs, cracks and pinnacles or simply sweeping expanses that showcase your routes.

High Performance climbing wall systems are made of a thick, cementitious texture applied over sheets of interlocking OSB, a proven method of climbing wall construction. Supported by a steel framing system, the walls are extremely durable and can withstand a high volume of use. A t-nut density of at least 2 per square foot and planar surfaces allow you to place more and bigger holds, allowing for the ultimate flexibility in route setting.

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The TRUBLUE uses a self-regulating magnetic braking system and is engineered to meet the strictest safety standards of all auto belays.

Modular and compact, TRUBLUE auto belays are easy to install, move and maintain. Plus, TRUBLUE accommodates the widest range of climber weights of all auto belay systems. This makes it ideal for climbing walls used by both children and adults.

TRUBLUE™ Auto BelayUsing a TRUBLUE auto belay in your climbing wall fa-cility increases participation while driving down costs and risk. Auto belays benefit all levels of climbers, from the novice getting a feel for the movement to the elite climber focusing on conditioning and training.

ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY• Reliability with no sacrificial wear parts

• Smooth descent with minimal variation in descent rate of a child and an adult

SAFETY• Extensive safety testing

• No clutch bearing, eliminating a key point of failure present in other auto belay designs

FLEXIBILITY• Simple to install and easy to move to accommodate group

programming

• Accommodates a wide range of climber weights from 22 – 330 lbs (10 to 150 kg)

MINIMAL MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS AND COSTS• Webbing-based system will not damage walls and feels

natural when climbing

• Reduced webbing wear with unique delivery nozzle and field- replaceable webbing kit

• Lower maintenance and servicing costs

Online: www.autobelay.com

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IDEAL FOR:

Universities/Colleges Family Entertainment Centers

Climbing Gyms Fitness Facilities

Amusement Parks Schools

Resorts Recreation Centers

Camps Parks

Military

WHY USE AN AUTO BELAY?An auto belay is an automatic belay device that eliminates the need for a human belayer. TRUBLUE uses a patented self-regulating braking system, which is enabled by non-contacting magnetic braking technology. The auto belay takes up the slack as a climber ascends and controls the descent when the climber reaches the top or in the event of a fall. Incorporating auto belays into your facility helps you increase revenue while reducing costs and risks.

What you want in an auto belay Our auto belay Other auto belays

Self-regulating, non-contacting magnetic system TRU

False… other auto belays are based on brake pad or hydraulic systems. Brake pad systems have expensive wearing parts, while hydraulic systems have a potential for messy hydraulic fluid leaks and the need to re-pressurize.

Webbing based system TRU False… other auto belays are cable-based systems, which can damage climbing walls if the cable contacts the wall.

Low maintenance and servicing costs TRU

False… annual cable replacement is much more expensive than TRUBLUE’s field-replaceable webbing delivery nozzle system. Plus, site visit servicing for fixed auto belay systems can well exceed the cost of our annual offsite servicing.

Smooth descent TRU False… other auto belays are not self-regulating and the descent rate can vary according to climber weight

Longest range for the price TRUFalse… while you can buy an auto belay with a range longer than TRUBLUE’s 41 feet, expect to pay a substantial premium for that extra range!

All auto belays are not created equal.

WITH THE TRUBLUE AUTO BELAY YOU WILL:• Increase programming while decreasing staff costs

• Attract single climbers

• Reduce barriers to entry for new climbers

• Provide your members with a unique endurance training tool

• Minimize your facility risk

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Campbell County Recreation Center

Gillette, WY

At a circumference of 74 feet and a height of 42 feet, the climbing structure at the Campbell County

Recreation Center replicates Wyoming’s famous Devils Tower

National Monument.

Eldorado took on an extensive process

to understand the national monument’s

features, translating the unique terrain to

a scale that is both engaging as a climbing

structure and recognizable as a replica.

The result is a climbing tower that captures

the classic features and overall climbing

experience on Devils Tower.

Continuous less-than-vertical terrain with small“column” roofs and ledges (right side of tower as viewed from lobby).

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> High Performance side can be used for bouldering (below 12’), top roped climbing and lead climbing

> Climbing terrain designed to be all agesand all abilities accessible

General Notes:

> Climbing wall design and engineeringin accordance with Climbing Wall IndustriesGuide (C.W.I.G) standards

Online: www.eldowalls.com/devils-tower

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Continuous less-than-vertical terrain with small“column” roofs and ledges (right side of tower as viewed from lobby).

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1 Vertical terrain with slight less-than-vertical “roll-out”at base of tower. Terrain will have minimal “column”roofs and ledges.

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> High Performance side can be used for bouldering (below 12’), top roped climbing and lead climbing

> Climbing terrain designed to be all agesand all abilities accessible

General Notes:

> Climbing wall design and engineeringin accordance with Climbing Wall IndustriesGuide (C.W.I.G) standards

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“A big thank you to Eldorado for building such a great tower. The local climbers were impressed.”

RICK MANSUR — RECREATION SUPERINTENDENT, C AMPBELL COUNT Y PARK S AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

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PRODUCT USED: PERFORMANCEROCK – HIGH PERFORMANCE AND SHOTROCK™

Eldo designed this tower using our innovative PerformanceRock product. PerformanceRock provides facilities with the best of both worlds. A unique combination of our climbing gym-quality High Performance and our incredibly realistic SHOTRock

system, this unique PerformanceRock structure satisfies the needs of the climbers and the facility.

The façade of the tower is our hand-sculpted SHOTRock system, which can mimic the look of any rock found in nature. This custom replica of Devils Tower provides the recreation center with a dramatic focal point for anyone entering the facility.

On the other side of the tower, our High Performance system gives the Campbell County Recreation Center infinite possibilities in route setting, which keeps climbers engaged and eager to return.

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DURABLE, VERS ATILE AND AFFORDABLE

Modular Rock Climbing Walls and TowersThe freestanding Chameleon™ modular climbing tower and wall-mounted Gecko™ modular climbing wall provide affordable, highly featured climbing structures that are both fun to climb and easy to maintain.

The easy-to-assemble components can be expanded as demand for climbing grows, providing you with the ultimate flexibility. The realistic look and texture offer great climbing terrain and natural looking features, while the fiberglass panels make a light product that is easy to ship, install and move. The walls set up in modular sections and include comprehensive installation diagrams and instructions. Each modular wall comes with an operations manual and resource materials. Complete equipment and flooring packages are also available.

BENEFITS:• Lightweight fiberglass panels are easy to ship, install and set up

• Durable, lightweight panels ideal for interior or exterior installations

• 4’x7’ XL Flat Panel allows the system to expand into a variety of sizes and configurations

• Easy shipping, installation and handling. Components may be shipped anywhere in the world and re-used in any location

• Includes a high density of handhold fasteners for route setting flexibility

• Affordable—one of the best climbing wall values

• Flexible—add on as the demand for climbing grows

IDEAL FOR:• Playgrounds• Schools• Resorts

• Entertainment centers• Camps• Fitness facilities

Online: www.eldowalls.com/our-walls/modular

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The Source Climbing CenterVancouver, WA

Longtime climbing partners Hanz Kroesen and Michael Lary had a common goal of opening a climbing gym in

Vancouver, WA that would cater to and build upon their strong climbing community.

The Source Climbing Center, which opened on 11/11/11, is now

the premier indoor climbing facility in the Vancouver area. The

gym boasts 25 top rope anchors on walls up to 36’ tall and 2,300

square feet of lead climbing terrain with up to 40 lead routes, for

a total of 3,900 square feet of terrain. In addition, The Source

features 1,200 square feet of bouldering terrain with open 20 de-

gree faces and multi-faceted 45 degree overhangs in the advanced

area. The 800 square foot Kids mezzanine also features a 20 foot

tall instructional wall for classes and private events.

Online: www.eldowalls.com/ the-source-climbing-center/


Seamless and durable with the highest t-nut density in the industry, High Performance is the

product of choice for climbing gyms that want to deliver a high-end customer experience.

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“Eldo is efficient. We had our walls installed by a professional group of individuals. The quality is above par for the industry and seems to be holding up very well.

The Sales team made us feel heard, and our recommendations were

implemented inside the constraints of construction. All in all, our

experience was positive and Eldo helped us get our gym up and

running with very limited hassles”

GURUHANS “HANZ” KROESEN, CO-FOUNDER, THE SOURCE CLIMBING CENTER

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Pensacola Christian CollegePensacola, FL

At 60’ high, this REALRock climbing wall installation is both the tallest and the largest in any university environment.

Unique in its realism, this was an architecturally driven project where aes-

thetics were as important as performance. The client’s vision was to create a

massive indoor climbing environment indistinguishable from rock formations

found in nature. Through a highly collaborative design process, Eldo created a

setting that not only surpasses expectations, but overwhelms the senses.

To accommodate the customer’s needs, our REALRock™ wall system was used.

The scope of terrain dictated that we build a much larger GFRC mold library

than was commercially available in the architectural rock industry. By produc-

ing the REALRock molds and panels ourselves, we defined the true character of

the rock and introduced a new system that functions as well as it looks.

The outcome is a product that not only looks like rock found in nature,

but will climb as well in 5 years as it does the first day,

thanks to a good balance between natural and modular

handhold placements.

Online: www.eldowalls.com/pcc

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“We have had an outstanding relationship with Eldorado from day one of ground breaking through the present. Our installation was a challenge because it was part of a large

building project with many trades working at the same time. The installation team treated our project like it was their own wall. What they built for us is a 15,000 square foot wow

factor beyond anything we could have imagined.”

BILL PITT, DIRECTOR OF ANCILL ARY SERVICES, PENSACOL A CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

PRODUCT USED: REALROCK

Custom designed and built to suit your facility, REALRock walls allow for a wide variety of natural features including freestanding boulders, pinnacles, cracks, arêtes, archways, overhangs, dihedrals and

more. Our heavy, solid REALRock system truly looks, feels and climbs like natural rock.

A welded steel superstructure supports the Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) panels that seam-lessly blend into a monolithic rock face. The end result is a visually striking climbing wall offering

generous terrain in a variety of style and color options.

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IF YOU CAN DREAM IT, WE CAN BUILD IT.

“We’ve got the greatest arch in the world. The students think it is phenomenal.” — Theresa Rohde

CLIMBING WALL MANAGER, COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES STUDENT RECREATION CENTER

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Triangle Rock ClubMorrisville, NC

The Raleigh area’s premier indoor rock climbing gym.

Triangle Rock Club is a cutting edge

climbing facility dedicated to providing

instruction, programs and terrain for

beginners to world-class climbers in a safe,

professional and fun environment.

Owner Andrew Kratz worked with

Eldorado from the very early stages of this

project, attending our full day one-on-one

climbing gym start-up consulting program

in Boulder, CO.

Together, we designed over 9,000 square

feet of state-of-the-art climbing, plus a

14 feet high freestanding top-out boulder

with 3,000 square feet of bouldering.

Online: www.eldowalls.com/triangle

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“Phenomenal from start to finish. Their professionalism and work ethic was unparalleled. There’s nothing easy about building a climbing wall. They came in here every day and held a very high standard of operation. They held the Eldorado banner

quite well, and we were real happy with the final product they put out. I spent ten years in the Marine Corps in Force Recon and I’ve seen a good share of hard work and long days, and I tell you what… pound for pound, I’d have a tough time keeping up with some of the work days they logged down here. They put our walls up in a very

timely, professional fashion and were ahead of schedule.”

ANDREW KRATZ, OWNER, TRIANGLE ROCK CLUB


The choice of the best gyms in the country, our High Performance system allows for unlimited creativity and flexibility in route setting. Learn more on page 12.

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Franklin HandholdsFranklin Handholds, a division of Eldorado Climbing Walls, brings you the best climbing holds on the market.

What makes a great hold? Well, the shape to start. We currently have over 1,000 fantastic shapes in production, with new, tasty shapes being added to the lineup all the time. Beyond shape, the handhold must be friendly on the skin, aesthetic and most importantly—strong.

With this in mind, we set out to develop the ultimate hold mix. With an R&D effort that was reminiscent of the Manhattan Project, we came out with a urethane mix that embodied everything we hoped for: great aesthetics, excellent friction, vibrant color and incredible strength. To top it off, Franklin holds are environmentally friendly.

So put Franklin Handholds to the test. We will keep shaping, improving and pouring to give you the best line of grips anywhere. So reach up, grab a Franklin grip and start tuggin’.

We bring you the best climbing holds on the market. Take a look:

• Superior Mix: Our proprietary polyurethane mix allows for the best of both worlds – amazing strength yet lightweight with the friction and texture of polyester resin. The result? Less breakage, more vibrant color, longer life and better climbing.

• State-of-the-Art Production Facility: High-grade urethane and finishing manufacturing components means we can meet your order and delivery schedule while maintaining quality control and consistency.

• Line Variety: With over 1,000 shapes, including our Eldo Wall shapes, we have the shape, size and style hold to fit your wall and budget.

Online: www.franklinhandholds.com

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The legend continues... From the original shapes of Scott Franklin to our latest new school grips, we bring you the best holds out there.

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Texas A&M University – Commerce Recreation CenterCommerce, TX

Commonly referred to as “The Rock,” the climbing facility at Texas A&M University – Commerce is the focal point of the Morris Recreation Center and offers climbing for all levels of climbers.

The school’s Outdoor Adventure program

operates with an educational philosophy,

which required great attention to the nuances

of the facility and the climbing wall features.

The climbing area includes a 45’ tower and

over 80 linear feet of bouldering at 13 feet

high. The combination allows for maximum

programming opportunities by having a

versatile climbing wall design. The climbing

tower is equipped for top rope, lead climbing,

and auto belays to meet the long-term

programming needs of the university.

Online: www.eldowalls.com/texas-am-university-commerce/


A routesetter’s seamless canvas, High Performance is the ideal product for facilities with an educational philosophy and a wide range of climber skill levels.

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“I appreciate the role Eldorado has and will continue to play in the climbing wall industry. Their focus on providing facilities that

answer the need of educationally driven facilities is indispensable. The Eldo team listened to our every request and had great insight as

to how each feature would impact the programs we offer.”

TODD GRIER, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR— OUTDOOR ADVENTURE, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSIT Y - COMMERCE

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West Metro Fire Rescue Training CenterLakewood, CO

West Metro Fire Rescue provides fire and rescue services to 265,000 people and employs over 340 full-time firefighters.

Prior to building this wall, West Metro Fire

Rescue conducted offsite rescue training

for its firefighters. The onsite climbing wall

has allowed West Metro Fire to significantly

reduce training costs, while also providing

a recreational climbing opportunity for its

firefighters.

The 58 foot outdoor climbing wall includes a

climbable crack and rappelling ledge. Made

from custom hand-sculpted SHOTRock, the wall

provides training opportunities for advanced

climbing techniques, as well as gurney

hoisting and lowering. Firefighters also are

exposed to rescue pick training—rescuing a

climber in distress.

This unique climbing wall was featured on

the cover of Athletic Business magazine

(January 2011 issue).

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“The wall functions extremely well for what we need it to do, which is technical level rope training and evolutions. It has been a great asset and

a great adjunct to our training facility.”

—STEVE ASELTINE, DIVISION CHIEF OF TRAINING SAFET Y, WEST METRO FIRE RESCUE

PRODUCT USED: SHOTROCK

SHOTRock was the ideal option to meet the needs of West Metro Fire Rescue. Hand-sculpted and fully customizable, SHOTRock provides maximum flexibility in design and is ideal for outdoor applications.

This system allowed for a low profile, while offering the beauty and realism of natural rock.

For the West Metro Fire Rescue wall, our SHOTRock was sculpted and painted to mimic the granite rock found in the Flatirons outside Boulder—ideal for training firefighters for outdoor rescue in the area.

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Climbing Wall InspectionEldorado Climbing Walls suggests that you conduct a third party climbing wall inspection every three years. We can inspect any wall, regardless of manufacturer.

OUR CLIMBING WALL INSPECTION SERVICE INCLUDES:• Physical inspection of the climbing wall primary structure and

attachment points

• Physical inspection of belay bars, lead anchors, floor anchor systems

• Physical inspection of climbing wall substrates and handhold anchors

• Inspection of climbing wall surface

• On-site review of client’s risk management program and maintenance logs

• Evaluation of expansion and renovation possibilities

YOU WILL RECEIVE A WRITTEN REPORT DETAILING:• Structural evaluation

• Required and suggested repairs

• Required and/or suggested changes to operations, training and risk management program

Contact us today for a proposal to inspect your climbing wall.

Online: www.eldowalls.com/inspection

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Climbing Wall RefurbishingOur revolutionary pliable wall resurfacing system, EldoTex, can be applied over existing cementitious climbing wall surfaces to revitalize and renew your climbing wall.

With our climbing wall refurbishing service, we accentuate the best parts of your existing climbing wall structure and change any elements that are no longer working for you. The result is a wall that is even more beautiful and durable than ever.

IN ADDITION TO RESURFACING, ELDORADO’S WALL REFURBISHING SERVICE GIVES YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO:• Add new features: Update your wall and engage your climbers with new and

exciting features.

• Incorporate new design elements: Your wall was state of the art when it was built, but you may want to reframe sections of your wall to bring your climbers’ experience to a new level. Maybe you have a feature that is not highly used or limits your route setting potential. You can even add rock realistic terrain to your wall, improving aesthetics and providing showcase terrain.

• Fix damaged wall sections: Improve the appearance and performance of your wall by repairing any damaged climbing terrain.

• Increase your programming terrain: Include a rock realistic section for instructional classes and anchor building clinics to increase your programming ROI.

“We resurfaced our thirteen-year-old, heavily used walls with Eldorado Climbing Walls’

new texture. Not only did the texture allow us to restore the look of our walls, it also

encapsulates the aging texture and preserves the integrity of the walls. The new texture has a great feel and friction our members

are raving about. The process was easy, and we now know we will get at least another

thirteen years from these walls.”

KEVIN BAINS, OPERATIONS MANAGER AT THE BOULDER ROCK CLUB

Before

After

Online: www.eldowalls.com/wall-refurbishing

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Private ResidenceSilverthorn, CO

Who wouldn’t want their very own climbing wall?

At this private residence in the mountains of Colorado, we brought

home the experience of outdoor climbing. Using our hand-sculpted

SHOTRock product, we created a 27 feet high “L” configuration that

looks and climbs like real rock.

The centerpiece of an amazing home, this climbing wall spans the

entire elevation of the house and can be observed from many angles

on the central staircase. Two TRUBLUE auto belays allow for the

homeowners and their guests to use the wall at any time, whether

they have a belay partner or not.

Online: www.eldowalls.com/silverthorne

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This unique climbing wall was featured on an episode of HGTV’s Million Dollar Rooms.

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MAXIMIZE YOUR BUDGET AND YOUR SPA CE

Traverse PanelsSOLIDRock traverse panels are cast in highly detailed rock-realistic molds, and can be configured into traverse walls, bouldering walls, simple top rope walls or poolside walls.

SOLIDRock traverse panels are lightweight, waterproof, easy to install and have the highest density of handhold fasteners in the industry.

BENEFITS:• Glass fiber reinforced polymer (GFRP) panels

are lightweight for easy shipping and handling

• Simple and flexible designs based on 4’x4’ panel size

• Highest density of handhold fasteners in the industry

• Affordable and easy to install

• Most aesthetic traverse panel product available

IDEAL FOR:• Playgrounds• Schools• Resorts• Entertainment

centers

• Camps• Fitness facilities• Parks• Homes

Online: www.eldowalls.com/our-walls/traverse-walls/

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FREESTANDING BOULDERS FOR ANY SPA CE AND BUDGET

BouldersPlayground boulders provide a perfect avenue for improved coordination and balance, muscular development, social and cooperative play and most importantly, fun.

MEGAROCK™ BOULDEREldorado’s MEGARock Boulder is made of Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) cast in a large rock realistic mold. This climbing boulder is durable, weather resistant and feels just like natural rock. It is the largest precast boulder in the industry at approximately 11 feet tall, 9 feet long and 7 feet wide, meeting playground height standards and satisfying any skill level. With a variety of angles and a finger crack, our MEGARock Boulder is perfect for all abilities. Our MEGARock Boulder can be fitted with

T-Nuts to allow for the placement of modular handholds but is completely scalable without additional holds.

CHAMELEON™ FREESTANDING MODULAR BOULDEROur most economical option, Eldorado’s

Chameleon Boulders are highly featured,

modular and easy to assemble. The

fiberglass panels allow for easy shipping,

installation and handling. These boulders

are suitable for indoor and outdoor use,

expandable and have more handhold

fasteners than any other fiberglass

system for route setting flexibility. Our

Chameleon Boulder is easily moved, so

it’s perfect if you don’t have a permanent

location. Our standard Chameleon

Boulder is approximately 9½ feet tall

and has an average diameter of 8 feet.

The Chameleon Boulder is perfect for

playgrounds and school installations.

Pricing starts at around $15,000.

PLAYGROUND BOULDEROur playground boulders bring rock realistic climbing to any park, playground or backyard. Ranging in height from 3’ to 8’, these Glass Fiber Reinforced Concrete (GFRC) boulders are durable, aesthetic and fun.

CUSTOM BOULDEREldorado can also design a custom boulder to fit your needs. A custom boulder can be made to any size you would like, using any of our climbing wall systems. If you are interested in a collection of unique boulders or have a special size requirement, tell us about your project, and we will design something just for you.

IDEAL FOR:• Climbing gyms• Playgrounds• Parks• Backyards• Indoor or outdoor applications

Online: www.eldowalls.com/our-walls/boulders/

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You’re in good hands.A climbing wall can be a very complicated project. We are here to help you every step of the way.

SALES AND CUSTOMER SERVICEYour customer relationship kicks off with our Sales team. Experienced

climbers, our Sales team members consult with you to determine the

best products, general design and space allocation for your facility and

user group. We will also connect you with a variety of free resources,

including webinars, videos, project galleries and more, to educate

the stakeholders on the benefits and considerations of building

a climbing wall.

DESIGNOur Design team partners with you to create the climbing wall of

your dreams. Eldo designers are also climbers, so they understand

both the architectural needs of the facility and the performance

demands of the wall.

PROJECT MANAGEMENTOnce the design is completed, our Project Management team coordi-

nates with you to ensure that the project is completed on time, budget

and to specification. Throughout fabrication, installation and beyond,

our project managers act as your dedicated resource for your project.

FABRICATION AND INSTALLATIONFabrication takes place at our shops in Boulder, CO. Once complete, we

hit the road and arrive at your site for installation. Onsite, your dedi-

cated Job Leader directs the install team to ensure that installation is

completed in a professional and expeditious manner. Once the wall is

completed, our staff provides an on-site training session to familiarize

you with your wall.

ONGOING NEEDSYour relationship with Eldo doesn’t end with the installation of your

wall. We are here for any ongoing needs – from equipment and pro-

gramming, to training and inspection. Our team is available to you for

the life of your climbing wall.

Online: www.eldowalls.com/our-team

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If you can dream it, we can build it.Eldorado Climbing Walls offers climbing wall systems to meet any need. Our blue sky design will make your vision a reality.

Our clients include:

Camps

Family Entertainment Centers

Private Homes

Parks and Playgrounds

Amusement Parks

Churches, Hospitals, Museums and more!

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Go ahead... dream it!

Climbing Gyms

Recreation Centers

Military

Universities and Colleges

K-12 Schools

Fitness Facilities

Contact UsEvery project is unique. Contact us at

303-447-0512 or [email protected] to

begin turning your vision into a reality.

www.eldowalls.com

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