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
| Monthly Membership | Single | Family | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|
| UWRF Student (8+ credits) | FREE | $48 | FREE |
| UWRF Faculty/Staff, Emeriti, or Student (7 or fewer credits) | $24 | $48 | $8 |
| Community Member | $40* | $80* | $10 |
Rates include sales tax. One parking pass available with recurring community membership. UWRF faculty/staff may purchase a parking pass through the Parking Office on campus. Family memberships are defined as a spouse/domestic partner and children (unmarried, living at home and are 22 years of age or less) of the individual who purchases the initial membership. To purchase a membership, visit the Member Services desk.
*Discounts available for senior citizens (62+), veterans and UWRF alumni.
*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
Yes. However, for safety and liability reasons, it must be pre-approved by FOA staff.
Yes! We have climbing shoes, harnesses and manual belay devices available to borrow at no additional cost.
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.
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!
