CLIMBING WALL INFORMATION
Sunday - Thursday: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friday - Sunday: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Outdoor Center climbing wall was constructed in July of 2002 by ABEE, Inc. The 2,000 square feet of climbing space is located in gymnasium 1 of the HPER building (Second Floor). The wall is made of red rock climbing panels, providing the ultimate "real look" in rock wall structures. The wall design includes: Full vertical length chimney, roof overhang, negative and positive pitches. A total of 13 belay stations keeps climbers of all levels challenged and entertained.
Only individuals with a valid UA student I.D., HPER members, or vaild guest pass may use the Climbing Wall at no cost and must show valid I.D. prior to each use. All climbers, regardless of ability, must successfully complete the orientation clinic or skills check to belay others. If you want to try climbing and do not have time for an orientation clinic, our friendly staff will assist you. Orientation clinic and skills check is valid for one academic calander year. All climbing wall instruction is created for indoor climbing only.
Children ages 5-14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Participants ages 15-17 that are not a UA student must be accompanied by an adult HPER member. Climbers must be at least 17 years of age to belay.
Climbing Equipment
All climbing equipment, including harnesses, belay devices and climbing shoes, are available for check-out at the Wall at no additional cost. All equipment is for use on the Climbing Wall only. Climbers are welcome to use their personal harness and shoes if approved by the Climbing Wall Supervisor on duty. Note: chalk is not provided or allowed on wall.
Orientation Clinics
This clinic is for new climbers or climbers that want to brush up on skills. Clinic focus on the fundamentals of indoor climbing including equipment use, belay mechanics, climbing commands, knot tying and a skills check. Clinic is valid for one year. Clinics are offered during normal operational hours and is free to current students, members and guests with a valid pass.
This is designed for experience indoor climbers with working knowledge of the fundamentals of climbing. Participants must demonstrate proper equipment use, belay procedures, commands, and knot tying. Skills check sheet must be successfully completed or participant must enroll in an orientation clinic. Skills check is valid for one year. Skill checks are offered during normal operational hours and is free to current students, members and guests with a vaild pass.
Kids Klimb (Ages 5-16)
Kids Klimb is a time for all the little climbers to have fun on the wall. Kids can now climb during normal operational hours! All equipment & instruction is provided. Parent or Guardian must be a student or HPER member). A Climbing Wall Waiver is required for each child prior to the climb and must be signed by a parent or gardian, who must be a current UA student or HPER member. Kids may now climb at no additional charge.
Fused Program
This program is a fun and challenging way to bring your department or organization together through games and teambuilding activities. There are a variety of program options to get your group fused together! Please call Jennifer Hazelrigs at 575-6834 today!
