Incredible Climbing Walls That Reach New Heights

Trampolines? Been there. Ride a bike down a steep hill? Done that. It’s clear your amateur adrenaline enthusiasts need more than the standard rush. To help you quench their thirst for thrills, we searched high and low for the coolest climbing walls we could find. From a quick DIY to a jaw-dropping outdoor design, flip through the slideshow to see 11 incredible climbing walls for kids.

The Ultimate DIY

For anyone who wants to build a wall on the fly, may we suggest checking out the brilliant setup over at Design for Mankind? Faced with an energetic three-year-old, Erin’s handy hubby whipped up a rock climbing wall without the actual “rocks,” and it was a smash hit. If you want to DIY your own version, Design for Mankind has the how-to.

photo: Erin Loechner via Design for Mankind

 

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Editor’s note: While we adore these walls, we want to stress that all climbing should be done under a supervision of an adult. Happy climbing!

Would you put in a climbing wall for your kids? Tell us in a Comment below!

—Gabby Cullen