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REI—Bloomington Pinnacle

  • Hours
  • Monday: Closed (Pre-arranged Groups)
  • Tuesday: Closed (Pre-arranged Groups)
  • Wednesday: Closed (for Climbing class) - Class begins at 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (estimated) - Sign-up on waiting list
  • Friday: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (estimated) - Sign-up on waiting list
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (estimated) - Sign-up on waiting list
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (estimated) - Sign-up on waiting list
  • Rules and Fees
  • All climbers must complete and turn in an REI release of liability form prior to climbing. Minors (18 and under) must have this form signed by their legal guardian. (Notes, phone calls or altered REI forms are not acceptable.) Download the liability waiver. PDF (44k)
  • REI members and immediate family members climb the pinnacle once each day for free. For non-members climbing is $10 for each climber.
  • Pinnacle Rules
  • Pinnacle climbs are first come first served. A wait-list may be generated during busy times. The Pinnacle will be closed when the wait-time extends to 1 hour before store closing.
  • Children under the age of 10 must have their legal guardian present in the Pinnacle area during their climb. Minumum height for climbing is 42 inches.
  • Unless climbing, please remain on the paved pathway. Please remain quiet in this area so belayers and climbers can communicate with each other. Cameras are permitted.
  • Only REI-certified employees are permitted to belay, or to adjust ropes, belay device anchors, hand/footholds, and climbing routes.
  • REI supplies chalk, bags, shoes and harnesses for all climbers. Personal equipment may be used only with the approval of REI-certified staff.
  • REI is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
  • All climbers, observers and other guests must act responsibly. Legal guardians must monitor their children in the Pinnacle area.
REI Bloomington Climbing Pinnacle

All climbers must complete the REI Release Of Liability waiver prior to climbing. Minors 18 and under must have this form signed by their legal guardian. (Notes, phone calls or altered REI forms are not acceptable.) Download the liability waiver. PDF (44k)

Closing times vary due to daily demand and the number of waiting climbers on the list.

Cimbers signed up on the waiting list must remain in the store or risk losing their place on the list.

The wait to climb the Pinnacle varies from 30 minutes to 4 hours.

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