Climbing Center Hours
Fall 2022 Hours
Monday, August 22 – Wednesday, December 14
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 2 – 10 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 2 – 10 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 2 – 10 p.m. |
| Thursday | 2 – 10 p.m. |
| Friday | 2 – 9 p.m. |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | 3 – 7 p.m. |
Closures
- Sunday, September 4 – Monday, September 5
- Saturday, October 8 – Tuesday, October 11
- Wednesday, November 23 – Sunday, November 26
- Thursday, December 13 – Sunday, January 8
Bouldering Hours
Monday, August 22 – Saturday, December 17
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday – Thursday | 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. |
| Friday | 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Sunday | 9 a.m. – 11 p.m. |
Before you climb:
If you are a first-time climber with us, please sign the acknowledgment of risk and policies form (anyone under 18 years of age must have a parent’s signature) during your visit. Bring your Wolfpack One Card for each visit.
- Please wear climbing or athletic shoes.
- If you are climbing above shoulder height, a top rope belay is required.
- We provide equipment for your use:
- Ropes
- Harnesses
- Belay Devices
- Shoes
- You may use your chalk balls, harness, shoes and hardware.
- We do not allow loose chalk or personal ropes.
Fall 2022 Climbing Clinics:
Learn to Climb:
This clinic is perfect for participants that are new to climbing looking to learn more about movements and techniques or to improve their skills. Designed to meet students where they are at, instructors will provide climbers with an orientation to the world of climbing.
- Dates/times:
- Saturday, September 24, 2022 | 3 – 5 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 19, 2022 | 9 – 11 a.m.
- Cost: $10 (students) | $15 (Wellness and Recreation members)
- Climbing Basic clinics are limited to six (6) participants per clinic.
- It is recommended that you register for a clinic in advance through the MyWellRec Portal or in-person at member services, located in the lobby of the Wellness and Recreation Center. All clinic registration will close 15-minutes prior to the start of the clinic.
- Following registration, you will meet at the Climbing Center located on the first floor of the Wellness and Recreation Center at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the clinic. This will allow you to check-in with the Climbing Center staff and retrieve the equipment needed for the clinic.
- Program charges are non-refundable unless canceled by the department.
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.
- Dates/times:
- Wednesday, August 24, 2022 | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Thursday, September 1, 2022 | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 6, 2022 | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 14, 2022 | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Sunday, September 17, 2022 | 1 – 3 p.m.
- Wednesday, September 28, 2022 | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Sunday, October 1, 2022 | 1 – 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 4, 2022 | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, October 12, 2022 | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Thursday, October 20, 2022 | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Sunday, October 22, 2022 | 1 – 3 p.m.
- Tuesday, October 25, 2022 | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 2, 2022 | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Thursday, November 10, 2022 | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 15, 2022 | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, November 30, 2022 | 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.
- Cost: $15 (students) | $20 (Wellness and Recreation members)
- Please meet at the Climbing Center front desk located on the first floor of the Wellness and Recreation Center at least 15 minutes before your clinic starts, and check in with the Climbing Center staff.
- Program charges are non-refundable unless cancelled by department.
Learn to Lead Climb:
This clinic is designed for climbers who are comfortable with top-rope climbing and looking to further their skills. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of belay systems, climbing equipment used in lead climbing, safety procedures appropriate for lead climbing and skills that will transfer to outdoor climbing.
- Dates/times:
- Saturday, September 10, 2022 | 1 – 5 p.m.
- Saturday, October 15, 2022 | 1 – 5 p.m.
- Saturday, November 12, 2022 | 1 – 5 p.m.
- Saturday, December 3, 2022 | 1 – 5 p.m.
- Cost: $20 (students) | $30 (Wellness and Recreation members)
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.
Register for a clinic through the MyWellRec Portal or in-person at member services, located in the lobby of the Wellness and Recreation Center.
Group Programming
We offer custom programming for groups interested in reserving the wall. For more information, please complete the custom program form below.