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Climbing Wall

Our climbing wall is open for top rope climbing and bouldering, with routes for both beginners and advanced climbers. Current students and campus recreation members must make a reservation.

Climbing Wall Hours

Mon. - Fri. 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Bouldering: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Top Rope Climbing: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Lead Climbing: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

NOTE: The 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. time slot is normally reserved for special events or an additional hour of top rope climbing.

Email: outdoors@mailbox.sc.edu


Climb On – Book a Timeslot

How to Reserve a Climbing Wall Slot via DSE

  • Log in to DSE using your university credentials.
  • Navigate to the Climbing Wall Membership section.
  • "Purchase" the FREE Climbing Wall Pass.
  • Complete all required waivers.
  • After securing your membership, go to the "Space Reservations" page.
  • Select your preferred time slot for a 1-hour reservation.

During both processes, select the University login option. Use your network credentials to log in and complete your reservation.


Climbing Wall

Top Rope

Top rope climbing ensures support and safety, with a belayer managing the rope from below to catch any falls. 

Bouldering

Bouldering is when climbers rely on crash pads  below them, using their own strength and technique to navigate routes.

student climbing rock wall

Climbing Wall Clinics 

See DSE for Climbing Wall Clinics. 

Date Time Event Notes
Feb 4 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Ladies Night This event is a beginner-friendly special hour just for the ladies. Beginners welcome!
Feb 5 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Top Rope Belay Clinic  Learn to top-rope belay and tie a figure eight knot! No previous experienced required, but a general familiarity with climbing is beneficial.
Feb 6 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Bouldering Clinic  Join us in this clinic to learn about bouldering safety and footwork techniques.
Feb 13 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Movement 201  This clinic is tailored to intermediate climbers who are looking to learn climbing techniques to advance their skills.
Feb 18 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.  Top Rope Belay Clinic  Learn to top-rope belay and tie a figure eight knot! No previous experienced required, but a general familiarity with climbing is beneficial.
Feb 20 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Top Rope Belay Clinic  Learn to top-rope belay and tie a figure eight knot! No previous experienced required, but a general familiarity with climbing is beneficial.
Feb 26 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Top Rope Belay Clinic  Learn to top-rope belay and tie a figure eight knot! No previous experienced required, but a general familiarity with climbing is beneficial.
Mar 4 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  Ladies Night  This event is a beginner-friendly special hour just for the ladies. Beginners welcome!
Mar 5  4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Movement 201  This clinic is tailored to intermediate climbers who are looking to learn climbing techniques to advance their skills.
Mar 5 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Top Rope Belay Clinic  Learn to top-rope belay and tie a figure eight knot! No previous experienced required, but a general familiarity with climbing is beneficial.
Mar 6 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Bouldering Clinic  Join us in this clinic to learn about bouldering safety and footwork techniques.
Mar 19 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Movement 201  This clinic is tailored to intermediate climbers who are looking to learn climbing techniques to advance their skills.
Mar 20 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Top Rope Belay Clinic  Learn to top-rope belay and tie a figure eight knot! No previous experienced required, but a general familiarity with climbing is beneficial.
Mar 26 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Top Rope Belay Clinic  Learn to top-rope belay and tie a figure eight knot! No previous experienced required, but a general familiarity with climbing is beneficial.
Apr 1 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Top Rope Belay Clinic  Learn to top-rope belay and tie a figure eight knot! No previous experienced required, but a general familiarity with climbing is beneficial.
Apr 1 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  Ladies Night This event is a beginner-friendly special hour just for the ladies. Beginners welcome!
Apr 3 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Bouldering Clinic  Join us in this clinic to learn about bouldering safety and footwork techniques.
Apr 9 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Top Rope Belay Clinic  Learn to top-rope belay and tie a figure eight knot! No previous experienced required, but a general familiarity with climbing is beneficial.
Apr 10 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Movement 201  This clinic is tailored to intermediate climbers who are looking to learn climbing techniques to advance their skills.
Apr 17 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Top Rope Belay Clinic  Learn to top-rope belay and tie a figure eight knot! No previous experienced required, but a general familiarity with climbing is beneficial.
Apr 22 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Top Rope Belay Clinic  Learn to top-rope belay and tie a figure eight knot! No previous experienced required, but a general familiarity with climbing is beneficial.

 


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