The Climbing Wall at the Student Recreation Center offers a variety of activities such as competitions and classes, plus free equipment checkout for Rec Center members. Routes and boulder problems are set on a weekly basis so there is always something new to climb! Never climbed before? Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are here to help orient you to the wall and climbing in a way that is inviting, safe, and fun!
Our facility offers 55 linear feet of bouldering space, two free-standing towers for roped climbing, a pool climbing wall, and an outdoor boulder. The wall design is a mixture of high-performance and realistic rock texture to achieve a variety of climbing styles and challenges for all-ability levels.
View the Climbing Wall hours here.
Don’t own your own climbing gear? No problem! You can check out the following items for free any time the climbing wall is open:
– Climbing Shoes
– Harnesses
– Belay Devices
– Lead Ropes
– Dry Ice Tools
– Chalk Bags
Top Rope Belay Lessons are available every Monday – Wednesday from 5pm-8pm during the academic year. Please register for time slot ahead of time! Register for lessons here: https://purchases.csurec.colostate.edu/Program/GetProducts?classification=6e289849-5e64-4053-b4f2-56703de299ee
Lead Climbing Classes are available most Sundays during the academic year. View and register for classes here: https://purchases.csurec.colostate.edu/Program/GetProducts?classification=6e289849-5e64-4053-b4f2-56703de299ee
Already know how to belay? Drop in Monday – Wednesday from 5pm-8pm and complete a top rope or lead climbing check with one of our knowledgeable staff members!
Beyond belay classes, the Climbing Wall offers other classes and opportunities for members to take part in! Other classes and events we host are:
– Learn to Climb
– Learn to Climb: Heel Hook and Toe Hook
– Intro to Route Setting
– She Climbs Series
– Out at the Wall
– Climbing Competitions
View all program information and registration here: https://purchases.csurec.colostate.edu/Program/GetProducts?classification=cf6f03a7-db8e-40cc-a901-fc8491c215c4
Virtual Climbing Resources!
Here is a list of free online climbing resources that our patrons can engage with while being unable to utilize our climbing wall. We have evaluated all these resources in accordance with our own expertise and find them to be valuable to developing your climbing knowledge, skills, and awareness. Each of these sources aligns with our values of community and inclusion. If you have any questions, additions, or concerns about the resources on this list, please contact the Assistant Director of Outdoor Programs at Logan.Hoile@colostate.edu or (970) 491-0964.
Gear
Basic Knots
There are a variety of other knots and hitches we use in the climbing and outdoor recreation. Check out one of our favorite easy resources for learning knots: Animated Knots by Grog
American Alpine Club – Universal Belay Standard
For questions or concerns or for disability-related accommodations, contact the Climbing Wall/ Outdoor Programs Coordinator at Logan.Hoile@colostate.edu or (970) 491-7305.
