Climbing Wall
Home to a thriving community of rock climbing enthusiasts, including the UWRF Rock Climbing Club, the UWRF climbing facility features an Eldorado Climbing Wall opened in 2017.
Climbing facility features include:
- Lead Climbing
- Auto-belay devices
- Dual density foam flooring
- Tall top-rope wall and bouldering wall with overhanging elements
- Enclosed climbing specific facility
- Membership packages for UWRF faculty, staff and the community
Climbing Wall Membership
| FOA Climbing Wall Membership | Day Pass | Monthly Single | Monthly Family |
|---|---|---|---|
| UWRF Student (8+ credits) | FREE | FREE | $50* |
| UWRF Student (enrolled in less than eight credits) UWRF Faculty, Staff or Emeriti | $10 | $25* | $50* |
| UWRF Alumni, Veteran or Senior Citizen (62+) | $10 | $44^ | $78^ |
| Community Member | $10 | $50^ | $90^ |
- All taxes and fees are included in the listed rate. Family memberships are defined as spouse/partner and children (unmarried, living at home and 22 years of age or younger) of the individual who purchased the membership.
- *UWRF student, faculty, staff and emeriti may purchase a parking permit for Pay Lot 3 (Ramer Field parking lot) from the UWRF Parking Office or pay hourly at the meter.
- ^Recurring monthly memberships for UWRF alumni, veteran, senior citizen and community include one parking permit (single) or two parking permits (family) for Pay 3 (Ramer Field parking lot).
*The Bouldering Wall will remain open during all Falcon Center Fitness Center hours with exception for academic classes, private reservations and climbing club practice. View facility hours at our Open Recreation page.
FOA uses the tall and bouldering wall to host annual climbing competitions for local and regional climbers. For more information about the climbing competitions hosted at UWRF, visit our Climbing Competition page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use my own equipment?
Yes. However, for safety and liability reasons, it must be pre-approved by FOA staff.
Is climbing equipment included?
Yes! We have climbing shoes, harnesses and manual belay devices available to borrow at no additional cost.
Can I use regular chalk?
Yes, although loose chalk is discouraged. All chalk must be contained in a bag or bucket.
While we do not lend chalk in our gym, we do have limited Friction Labs products available for purchase. We also carry OSO Supply Co. Chalk Bags.
How do I get belay certified?
All climbers wishing to belay must have prior climbing experience and successfully pass the Top-Rope Belaying Skills Test. The test must be completed before climbing, belaying or participating in any activity in the climbing gym on the day of the test. Taking the test after you have started climbing in the facility is not allowed.
The Top-Rope Belaying Skills Test requires a belayer to successfully demonstrate the following procedures:
- Properly put on a harness and tie in using the appropriate tie in loop(s) on the harness and a Figure Eight Follow-Through Knot.
- Set up as a belayer using a manual belay device properly.
- Preform safety checks and climbing commands.
- Effectively belay a climber.
Catch the climber in a fall and demonstrate the proper lowering technique.
If you need to learn these procedures or want a refresher, register online for a free Top-Rope Belay Clinic!
