Learn about Climbing

It’s Saturday morning and rather than rolling over in disgust at the sight of an alarm clock, several students across campus are migrating to a place where climbing has replaced cell phones as the opiate of the masses and food comes in the form of energy drinks. More of the story...

Climbing & Bouldering Wall

 

The Climbing Wall, built by Nicros, Inc., consists of two 28’ and four 40’ belay bars to accommodate multiple users. The WestCoast Wall offers varied terrain and features that provide a full spectrum of climbing experiences. The “naturals” in the wall actually let the climber use the wall to climb instead of simply using standard climbing holds. To vary the texture, difficulty, and diversity of the routes, our holds come from numerous manufacturing companies and routes are changed as often as possible.

The Bouldering Wall is an expertly carved surface that enables climbers to feel as if they are climbing on natural rock. The climbing and bouldering wall areas total approximately 2,000 square feet of challenging and exciting climbing.

What is Bouldering?
Bouldering is an excellent way to improve one’s climbing strength and technique. This style of climbing has become increasingly popular around the world and is an excellent way to warm up and stretch before climbing.  Bouldering does not involve the use of ropes and therefore requires the climber to traverse from side to side instead of up the wall vertically.This side-to-side movement allows the climber to improve balance as well as finesse. Since ropes are not used, equipment is not necessary – although climbing shoes and chalk will make for a considerable improvement in performance, not to mention enjoyment! Everyone is welcome!

Climbing Equipment

Climbers may bring their own harness, shoes and chalk bag. These items are also available to rent at the Climbing Wall Desk.

Climbing Equipment Rental Costs
	Single Use	5-Punch	10-Punch	20-Punch
Package	$6	$28	$50	$80
Harness	$3	$14	$25	$35
Shoes	$3	$14	$25	$35
Chalk	$1	$4	$7	$12

Items available for purchase:
  * Metolius Super Chalk, Zen Lizzard X Chalk - $5.00
    (4oz bag)
  * The Climbing Wall staff can perform special orders for
    members on shoes, harnesses and other equipment.

Rules & Regs

 Rental Info
Use the climbing wall for parties, team-building or just a group outing.

 Program Info
Belay clinic, testing information, Intro to Climbing & Saturday Family Climbing.

Glossary
Impress your friends - learn all of the fun details about our Climbing Wall! 

Photos 

"Climbing challenges you both mentally and physically. Somehow it calms you and pumps you all at once." - Jacob

Words heard most often when interviewing a climber:

1. Gnarly
2. Aggressive
3. Technical
4. Extremely
5. Yes
6. Insert random 
    expletive of choice

Things you are least likely to see at UC’s Climbing Wall:

1. A hacky sack
2. Button-down shirts
3. Anything associated
    with pleasant smells.

Views expressed by Jenni Waldrop, Climbing Wall Lead.