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The Climbing Wall at the Campus Recreation Center offers an elevated experience with one of the tallest walls in the UNC system.  At just under 50 feet in height, the climbing wall has over 1,500 square feet of space to boulder, top-rope climb, and lead climb, with 7 rope lanes - 4 of which are equipped for sport lead climbing.

Climbing Belay Clinics
(offered Fall/Spring semesters)

Wednesdays: 6pm - 8pm

New to Climbing?  We offer belay clinics that orient and introduce novice climbers to the essential skills and basic gear necessart to get started safely at our wall, all at no extra cost.  Additionally, for those desiring that next growh edge, we offer lead climbing clinics a few times a semester, and look forward to offering unique workshops centered around the learning areas of our participants.

Lead Climbing Clinics
(offered Fall/Spring semesters)

Select Saturdays: 9am-1pm

Lead climbing and lead belaying are complex activities that require the anticipation of a number of factors not present in top-rope climbing.  A greater understanding of and ability to manage risk while using more complex belay methods and protection systems are some of the key skills that a lead climber most posses.  Those wanting to lead climb at the WCU climbing wall must demonstrate the ability to safely and comfortably lead climb at the 5.8 standard or higher as well as belay a lead climber with a GriGri. In order to complete a skill check off for lead climbing, one must have completed the Lead Climbing Clinic with Base Camp.  There are those exceptions for students with prior experience, to challenge the lead climbing test.  Students are required to setup an appointment with Outdoor Programs professional staff or Climbing Wall GC.

Kids Climbing Dates

Kids Climbing Night is offered up to two times a month, on Friday's from 5:00pm-7:00pm during the Fall and Spring semester. Kids can climb under the supervision of a parent or guardian. Please check in at the Campus Recreation Center (CRC) front desk when you arrive. The cost is $5.00 per child.

Policy Reminders

• All special programming to include, Kids Climb and any other special climbing wall group must adhere to the following age requirements – Minimum age to climb at the CRC wall is 4 years of age, unless otherwise approved by climbing wall staff.  All children 17 and under must be accompanied by a supervising adult at the wall.  Consent from parent/guardian is required for climbers under the age of 18.
• The minimum age for belaying is 12 years old.
  
  Check our program schedule for specific dates.