Climbing Wall
Our Indoor Climbing Wall is located at the Student Recreation Center (SRC) on the left side of the entrance. It stands 50 feet tall and includes bouldering and 10 top rope routes. Routes are set for all climbing abilities, from beginner to advanced. Climbing shoes, harnesses, and belay devices are provided free of charge. If you're new to climbing, ask a Climbing Wall Operator for an orientation! We're always excited to help and we can't wait to meet you.
Outdoor Programs Staff is available to give belays for those looking to climb on our Ropes. Belaying is the act of securing the rope for the climber as they navigate vertical space.
Outdoor Programs offers clinics at the climbing wall to teach fundamental skills for new climbers to learn more about understanding the systems related to rope climbing. We currently offer three clinics at our climbing wall.
Non-UREC members may register for these courses by contacting Jacob Norris at [email protected]. Guests must be sponsored by a current UREC member who is also attending the same clinic. Guests must also purchase a Guest Pass the day of the clinic. Guest Passes may be purchased at the front desk of the Student Recreation Center with a current UREC member acting as a sponsor.
Join us for an "Intro to Climbing" style clinic. This clinic will focus on learning the basic safety systems related to Top Rope Climbing, including proper harness fitting and anatomy, tying the fig. 8 Follow Through Knot, and Top Rope Belaying with a Petzl GriGri Belay Device.
No experience is required for this clinic and all equipment is provided.
This advanced clinic is designed to equip climbers with the skills necessary to lead climb and belay at the Student Recreation Center. We will discuss the differences between climbing in a Top Rope and Lead Climbing setting, including proper rope management, lead belaying techniques, and lead falling practice.
All climbers will begin with a Mock Lead Climbing setup to facilitate a controlled learning environment. As participants show that they are ready, we will transition to an actual Lead Climbing setup and practice catching and taking lead falls.
All participants must hold a current Top Rope Belay Pass.
Join Outdoor Programs as we explore basic technical rescue systems found in Rock Climbing. While this clinic is designed for anyone who has an understanding of belay systems, those curious about exploring Outdoor Climbing will find this clinic especially helpful.
All participants must hold a current Top Rope Belay Pass!
The Outdoor Program climbing wall at the Student Recreation Center now offers adaptive climbing! This means that anyone can experience the joys and benefits of climbing with our range of accommodations, regardless of ability level. Our staff are trained to facilitate adaptive climbing at any time the wall is open. Drop by during our hours and ask a staff member about adaptive climbing opportunities.
Interested in bringing your group to the Climbing Wall? We are happy to host! We can provide staffing, equipment, and instruction to make your group's experience memorable. We offer two types of reservations: Open Climb and Instructional.
In an Open Climb reservation, we will open the wall specifically for your group and provide all the necessary equipment for your team, including Climbing Harnesses and Shoes. (2 Hour Timeframe)
In an Open Climb reservation, we will open the wall specifically for your group and provide all the necessary equipment for your team, including Climbing Harnesses and Shoes. (2 Hour Timeframe)
In an Instructional reservation, we will staff our wall with our high quality instructors and take your group through a clinic designed to prepare them to Top Rope climb and belay on their own, under supervision. This is designed as a learning experience in a dynamic environment, with many possible takeaways beyond simply Climbing (Group Cohesion & Dynamics, Trust, Communication, Collaboration, etc.).
We are also able to instruct on higher technical skills beyond Top Rope, if the group as a whole is prepared for the higher instruction and meets the prerequisites required to succeed in that environment (lead climbing, rappelling, anchor cleaning, etc.). (3 Hour Timeframe)
| If interested in reserving the Climbing Wall for your group, please contact Jacob Norris, Coordinator for Outdoor Programs at [email protected] or 828-262-8411.