REC Climbing Wall

Climb On!
@ the REC Climbing Wall

The sport of rock climbing is a great alternative to traditional exercise, it develops strength, improves endurance and increases self confidence! Whether you are a beginner or experienced climber, UW-L’s Climbing Wall has something for you! This state of the art facility simulates a variety of rock formations and utilizes hundreds of moveable hand and foot holds to provide participants a fun mental and physical challenge. 

The climbing wall is located in the Recreational Eagle Center and all essential climbing gear is available to UW-L Students at no charge (includes: harnesses, belay devices, climbing ropes and shoes). 


BELAY TRAINING CLASSES

It is recommended that before you can climb at the REC's Climbing Wall you must first learn how to safely participate in the sport.

Sunday's and Wednesday's 6-7pm
Cost: $5

Sign up in advance by contacting the climbing wall

785-5205
HOURS OF OPERATION
Fall and Spring Semester
5 p.m. - 10 p.m. daily

Summer Session
M-Thursday
6 p.m. - 8 p.m.


GUEST POLICY

UW-L students can sponsor guests to enter and use the Recreational Eagle Center.  Additional fees are required to use the climbing wall.

GUEST FEES:
non-student building fees:  $5
climbing wall fee:  $3
equipment rental fee:  $2

Improve your climbing skills at one of our clinics

LEAD CLIMBING

Sunday, October 19

Although it's pretty impossible to get bored of top roping and bouldering, if you want to try something different and a little more adrenaline-inducing, sign up for the lead clinic! learn what all those carabiners are doing hanging up on the wall, and how people typically climb outside.  Lead by Becky and Greg or Rob and Charlie
Climbing TECHNIQUE

Thursday, November 13

Ever see climbers contorting their bodies into ridiculous positions and wondered how that is possibly supposed to make it easier?  Learn how to make the most out of the holds you use, and not waste energy on holds and moves that are quite doable!  Because seriously, all you need is a few technique tips and you'll be sending everything better than a monkey.  Lead by Ashley and Rob
LEAD CLIMBING
Sunday, November 23

Although it's pretty impossible to get bored of top roping and bouldering, if you want to try something different and a little more adrenaline-inducing, sign up for the lead clinic! learn what all those carabiners are doing hanging up on the wall, and how people typically climb outside. 


Each clinic cost $2    Register at the REC 

 



 
climbing wall photo
Wall Hours
5pm-10pm daily
During the school year

Call for hours during and summer, holidays and breaks!