Climbing and Bouldering Wall
A mountain of fun awaits you at our 45-foot Indoor Climbing Wall! Experience the sensation of outdoor climbing under the unique, natural lighting conditions of our air-conditioned solar dome. Climbers of all ability levels can challenge themselves at one of sixteen climbing stations with more than 4,300 square feet of vertical terrain. Our full-service facility provides bouldering, top-rope, lead climbing, indoor climbing lessons and team building opportunities along with group programs. Let the professional staff at the wall introduce you to the thrill of climbing while you improve strength, balance, and coordination.
Harnesses, climbing shoes, belay devices and chalk bags are available for rental. Helmets are available at no charge. A short introductory class and or skills check is required each new semester.
Climbing Policies
| FREE CLIMB | May 12, June 16, July 14 |
- All climbers, regardless of ability, must pass a skills test. Climbers with little or no experience must take the Intro. to Climbing class. Skills tests are valid until Aug. 12 with the purchase of a climbing wall pass.
- Approved guests of members are only eligible to purchase an Intro to Climbing class or skill test, and a one-time climb or day pass and may climb only when accompanied by their UNT member/sponsor at check in & purchase and during all climbing activity.
- Members and guests must be at least 16 years of age to use the wall.
- All climbers must sign a UNT Indoor Climbing Facility Participant Waiver. Patrons under 18 must have the form signed by a parent or guardian.
- All climbers must use UIAA approved equipment.
- Patrons wishing to use a personal climbing harness must have their harness checked by staff prior to each use. Only personal harnesses, shoes and chalk bags may be used.
- Shoes are mandatory. Helmets are required unless a helmet waiver has been signed.
- No cell phones, food or drink inside the climbing area at any time.
- You must be a currently enrolled student or member of the Rec. Center to purchase a Climbing Wall pass. Guests of Rec. Center members may use the Wall by purchasing a Rec. Center guest fee and a Climbing Wall Day Pass.
- In case of emergency contact the Rec. Center staff.
Climbing Passes
| Climbing Wall Passes | ||
|---|---|---|
| without equipment | with equipment | |
| Summer Semester | $25 | $35 |
| 20X Pass | $20 | $30 |
| 10X Pass | $15 | $25 |
| Day Pass | $5 | $7 |
| 1X Pass | $3 | $5 |
All climbers, regardless of ability, must pass a skills test each semester.
Passes valid May 11-August 8, 2008
Climbing Classes
Outdoor Pursuits offers several climbing classes to teach beginners and advanced climbers alike. Stop by the climbing wall for more information on the following classes:
| Climbing Wall Classes | |
|---|---|
| Skills Check* | $5 (30 min) |
| Intro to Climbing† | $10 (2 hrs) |
| Intro to Lead Climbing | $10 (2 hrs) |
* Skills check valid until one year after climbing pass is purchased.
† Each climber, regardless of ability, must pass a skills check. Climbers with littler or no climbing experience must take the Intro to Climbing class.
All climbers may rent UNT climbing equipment. Patrons may use their own harness, shoes and chalk bag if each piece of equipment passes inspection by climbing wall staff.