Looking to try your hand at rock climbing? Outdoor Pursuits has you covered!
Our indoor climbing wall allows new and experienced climbers the chance to try their hand at either top rope climbing or bouldering. We provide climbing shoes, chalk bags, harnesses, and belay devices free of charge. For new climbers, our trained staff is at the wall from 12-10pm every weekday to assist you with learning the ropes (no pun intended).
Top Rope Climbing: Our top rope walls feature 10 roped climbing lanes where climbers can step into a harness and work their way up to a height of 25 feet while being belayed by Outdoor Pursuits’ trained staff. With a crack climb, a dihedral, and dozens of ever-changing routes, you’ll never get bored. Our top rope routes are open as follows:
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 3:00PM - 9:00PM |
| Friday | 3:00PM - 7:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 1:00PM |
| Sunday | 4:00PM - 8:00PM |
Bouldering: Our bouldering walls feature hundreds of handholds and dozens of fun routes perfect for everyone from total beginners to the most advanced climbers. When bouldering, climbers can climb without a harness up to a height of 13 feet before climbing back down or falling onto the padded surface below. All bouldering routes are open to climbers anytime the facility is open.
Bouldering
The climbing wall is open to bouldering (unroped climbing up to a height of 13 feet) anytime the facility is open (5:30 am – 12:00 pm).
- From 5:30 am – 12:00 pm and from 10:00 pm – 12:00 am, patrons can check out climbing shoes free of charge at the Reynolds Gym lobby desk
- During staffed hours at the climbing wall, or from 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm Monday through Friday, patrons can check out climbing shoes and a climbing harness from the climbing wall desk.
Top Rope Climbing
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Thursday | 3:00PM - 9:00PM |
| Friday | 3:00PM - 7:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 1:00PM |
| Sunday | 4:00PM - 8:00PM |
- All persons wishing to climb on the wall MUST complete a climbing wall access waiver prior to facility usage.
- Patrons are not allowed to belay themselves or other participants unless they have gone through the OP Belay Class and successfully passed the skill exam.
- Only approved equipment may be used at the climbing wall.
- Anyone wishing to use their own device (i.e. harness, carabiner, belay device) must have it inspected by a Climbing Wall staff member prior to use.
- No “Topping Out” on the bouldering walls.
- Patrons are not allowed to climb unroped above a height of 13 ft.
- No food or drink may is allowed on the padded flooring surface.
- Patrons may not “set” on the wall or fix loose holds. Climbing Wall staff members are the only people allowed to take down, put up, or tighten climbing wall holds.
Interested in learning more about climbing? Want to join an awesome community? Then come to Club Climbing!
During the 2022-2023 school year, Club Climbing meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 8-10pm, although you are welcome to leave early or stay late. The team participates in climbing competitions across the region, and even hosts an annual competition at the WFU climbing wall. Email nurki20@wfu.edu or visit their page on The Link for more information.