Climbing Wall
Welcome to the Appalachian State University Climbing Wall!
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Summer 2013 Climbing Wall Hours
Beginning Monday, May 20th and run through August, 1st
Monday - Thursdays: 12:00p-8:00p
Fridays: 12:00p-6:00p
Saturdays: 12:00p-6:00p
Sundays: 12:00p-8:00p
Climbing Wall Clinics
Beginner Climb Night
- TBD
- New to climbing? This is the perfect time to visit the climbing wall. You'll be surrounded by other beginners excited about learning to climb. The climbing wall staff will be available to teach any skills you'd like to learn. Come for this great evening of good vibes & fun times!
- Cost: FREE
- Registration: Not required, first come first serve
Ladies Night
- TBD
Join us for Ladies Night, every other month at the Climbing Wall. Ladies Night will be a fun and friendly environment for ladies of all climbing levels. Outdoor Programs will provide instructor for lady specific climbing skills. Students of all gender are welcome to this event.
- Cost: FREE
- Registration: Not required, first come first serve
Belay Workshop & Challenge
The Belay Workshops are an introduction to the proper use and care of climbing equipment: shoes, harnesses, helmets, ropes, carabiners, and belay device. Additionally you'll learn the basic belay skills to include: safely loading belay device, anchoring when needed, belay technique, catching a climber’s fall, and lowering climber and much more. Belay Certification Information
Lead Climbing Workshop & Challenge
Lead Workshops will teach you the basics of proper clipping techniques and avoiding basic clipping errors (i.e. back-clipping, z-clipping, back-stepping). Lead belay skills will include: loading belay device, evaluating pros/cons of anchoring, spotting, belay technique that maintains brake hand on rope, catching a climber’s fall, and lowering climber and much more. Lead Workshops are offered every other Wednesday (alternating with the Lead Climbing Challenges) that classes are in session from 10:00 to 11:30pm. Lead Certification Information
Finals on Finals Fundraiser Mini Climbing Competition & Bouldering Clinic - December 2012
Climbing Wall Policy Statement
Built by industry leader Entre Prises, the SRC Climbing Wall stands at 50 feet tall and offers 4000 square feet of climbing with a dedicated bouldering cave. Current students and registered faculty, staff and dependents can access the wall with no additional fees. We are open 7 days a week and welcome everyone from beginner to expert. Eight ropes give access to tons of top rope and lead routes. We offer belay workshops and lead certifications on a regular basis and we work hard to consistently update routes and problems. Take your workout to a whole new level at the SRC Climbing Wall.
Want to work at the climbing wall? Here's the application
***ALL postions for Summer and Fall 2013 are full. Check back in March for Spring 2014 openings.***
Interested in climbing at the wall, but are not a current ASU student, faculty or staff member? You may come to the climbing will with a current ASU student, faculty or staff member as their guest and pay a $5.00/day guest pass.
Have a question? (click here) or contact Katie Coley. coleyk@appstate.edu
