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Division of Academic and Student Affairs 
Wellness and Recreation

Climbing Center

Clinics
Custom Programming
Tuffy’s Top Rope Throwdown

The Climbing Center consists of two types of indoor climbing: roped climbing and bouldering. The roped climbing walls range from 35 to 48 feet high, while the open bouldering wall is 10 feet. Bouldering is available for drop-in use any time the Wellness and Recreation Center and Carmichael Gym is open, while roped climbing has set hours where staff are on-site.

First-time climbers at the Climbing Center must sign an acknowledgment of risk and policies form (users under 18 years of age must have a parent or guardian’s signature) during your visit. Please bring your Wolfpack One Card for each visit.

  • Wear climbing or athletic shoes.
  • Climbing above shoulder height requires a top rope belay.
  • Equipment will be provided, including ropes, harnesses, belay devices and shoes. Users may use their own chalk balls, harness, shoes and hardware.
  • Loose chalk or personal ropes are not allowed.

Clinics

Learn to Climb

This clinic is for participants new to climbing looking to learn about movements and techniques, or to improve their skills.

  • Cost: $15 (students) | $20 (Wellness and Recreation members)
  • Friday, Feb. 7 | 9 – 11 a.m.
  • Friday, March 7 | Noon – 2 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 19 | 3 – 5 p.m.
  • Learn to Climb clinics are limited to six (6) participants per clinic.
    • Registering for a clinic in advance through the MyWellRec Portal or in-person at Member Services is recommended. All clinic registration will close 15-minutes prior to the start of the clinic.
  • Participants should meet at the Climbing Center at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the clinic to allow time for check-in and equipment setup.
  • Program charges are non-refundable unless canceled by the department.
Register

Learn to Belay

This clinic is beginner-friendly for participants interested in learning how to belay safely and earn their belay card following a skills test.

  • Cost: $20 (students) | $25 (Wellness and Recreation members)
  • Thursday, Jan. 9 | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Jan. 17 | Noon – 2 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Jan. 21 | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Feb. 5 | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Feb. 14 | Noon – 2 p.m.
  • Thursday, Feb. 20 | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, March 4 | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
  • Friday, March 21 | Noon – 2 p.m.
  • Friday, March 28 | Noon – 2 p.m.
  • Wednesday, April 2 | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, April 10 | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
  • Friday, April 18 | Noon – 2 p.m.
  • Registering for a clinic in advance through the MyWellRec Portal or in-person at Member Services is recommended. All clinic registration will close 15-minutes prior to the start of the clinic.
  • Participants should meet at the Climbing Center at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the clinic to allow time for check-in and equipment setup.
  • Program charges are non-refundable unless canceled by the department.
Register

Learn to Lead Climb

This clinic is designed for top-rope climbers looking to further their skills. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of belay systems, lead climbing equipment, safety procedures and skills that will transfer to outdoor climbing. 

  • Cost: $25 (students) | $35 (Wellness and Recreation members)
  • Saturday, Jan. 25 | 1 – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Feb. 22 | 1 – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, March 29 | 1 – 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 12 | 1 – 5 p.m.
  • Clinic prerequisites:
    • Users must have a current NC State top-rope belay certification.
    • Users must be able to comfortably top-rope climb a 5.10 rated-route at the Climbing Center. 
  • Registering for a clinic in advance through the MyWellRec Portal or in-person at Member Services is recommended. All clinic registration will close 15-minutes prior to the start of the clinic.
  • Participants should meet at the Climbing Center at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the clinic to allow time for check-in and equipment setup.
  • Program charges are non-refundable unless canceled by the department.
Register

Tuffy’s Top Rope Throwdown

Join us for our annual top rope competition for a chance to win prizes! Beginner, intermediate and advanced climbers welcome and will be split into different categories.

  • Date: April 6, 2025
  • Time: Noon – 4 p.m.
  • Cost: $25 (students) | $35 (members)

Check-in will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a mandatory rules meeting at 11:45 a.m. The awards ceremony and prize giveaway will start at 5pm. We will have beginner, intermediate and advanced categories.

Register

Contact

For questions about the Climbing Center, please contact: wellrec-outdoor@ncsu.edu.