Climbing Wall
Climbing Wall
Whether you are new to climbing or you have been doing it for years, the CWU Climbing Wall offers clinics and classes that will suit your needs.
Our program offers one to two-day clinics on technical skills and movement technique for many levels of experience as well as quarter-long classes, which can be taken for college credit. Explore rock climbing at CWU.
The University Recreation Climbing Wall
The wall stands 50-feet at its highest point and offers climbers an excellent mental and physical workout
Academic Quarter Climbing Wall Hours
Spring Climbing Wall Hours will take place between March 31st - June 12th. Outside of these dates the Climbing Wall will be open for Bouldering Only, with hours matching the Recreation Center
| Open Bouldering | Tope Rope Hours | Family Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday: 12pm - 8pm | 12pm-3pm | 12pm-3pm |
| Monday-Friday: 6am - 10pm | 3-5pm & 6-9pm | N/A |
| Saturday: 12pm - 8pm | 12pm - 3pm | 12pm - 3pm |
*Hours will change for holidays according to facility operating hours. Visit the Recreation Center Facility Hours webpage to learn more.
Climbing Clinics
Check out this quarter's climbing clinic options! To sign up, visit the membership desk inside the Recreation Center.
| Top Rope Belay Clinics | Lead Climbing Clinics |
|---|---|
| April 15th | May 27th & 29th |
| 4-5pm | 3-5pm |
More Information
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Climbing Wall Access Pass
Climbing Wall Pass (open for community purchase)
Daily - $7
10 Punch Pass - $50
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Ropeless Rodeo - NC3 Bouldering Competition
Ropeless Rodeo is back for the CWU Climbing Wall's annual bouldering competition. This fun event is available to all experience levels, from beginners to the advanced, and will be a great opportunity to meet fellow climbers from the PNW participating in the NC3 - Northwest Collegiate Climbing Circuit.
This event is hosted by University Recreation & Adventure Programs. It will be hosted on January 25, 2024. It will be $45 to compete and sign ups open on January 6, 2025. Register at the Recreation Center Front desk.
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Contact
Logan Scully
400 E. University Way Ellensburg, WA, 98926-7448