Are you a rock climbing enthusiast? We have bouldering, climbing training, family climbs, and more!
If you are a current gym member you can access the climbing wall for top rope climbing and bouldering at no extra cost.
Climbing Opportunities
Top Rope Climbing
What is it? Vertical climbing above the 10-foot bouldering line while tied to a safety harness. Top rope climbing can be done only during Top Rope Climbing hours with the assistance of a certified belayer. Inquire at the Fitness Center counter. Climbing gear provided.
Bouldering
What is it? Vertical and horizontal climbing beneath the 10-foot bouldering line. Bouldering can be done during regular Fitness Center hours. Inquire at the Fitness Center counter. Climbing gear provided.
Belay
What is it? A variety of techniques used to exert tension on the climbing rope being used to keep a climber safe from harm by preventing them from falling. Every top rope climber must have a certified belayer.
Belay Certification Course
Belay passes are available by taking a belay certification course from the Fitness Center for $25.This course teaches the safety and skills necessary to belay other climbers. Inquire at the Fitness Center counter. Course limited to four people per course. Day pass or current membership required, in addition to course fee. Option: enroll in for credit Rock Climbing class (PHED 155), see below.
Once you are belay certified you can assist other top rope climbers. Climbers often obtain belay passes together so they can provide belay assistance to each other.
Current Hours of Operation
Fitness Center
Bouldering permitted during Fitness Center hours.
Monday - Friday
6 am - 6 pm
Saturday and Sunday
Closed
Juice Bar
Monday - Friday
6 am - 6 pm
Saturday and Sunday
Closed
Myklebust Gym
Monday - Friday
11 am - 2 pm (when not being used by athletic teams)
Saturday and Sunday
Closed
Disclaimer
Climbers must prove competence at any time under Fitness Center Manager request, to
ensure necessary skills have not been lost over time. If climber proves incompetent,
Fitness Center Manager may revoke climbing privileges.