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 |
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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
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Wall Hours
5pm-10pm daily
During the school year
Call for hours during and summer, holidays and breaks! |
