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, see our staffed hours below to have a staff 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 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.
| 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 30+ routes perfect for everyone from total beginners to the most advanced climbers. All bouldering routes are open to climbers anytime the facility is open, however, the wall is not always supervised. Boulder at your own risk!
Bouldering
The climbing wall is open to bouldering (unroped climbing up to a height of 13 feet) anytime the facility is open.
- When the climbing wall is not staffed, patrons can check out climbing shoes free of charge at the Reynolds Gym lobby desk
- During staffed hours at the climbing wall 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!
Club Climbing meets every Tuesday and Thursday from 7-9pm. The team offers funding for climbing competitions across the region, and even hosts an annual competition at the WFU climbing wall. Visit their page on The Link for more information.