Upcoming Events

Rock Wall Walk-In Day

Tuesday, September 3rd | 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM 

Have you been wanting to try rock climbing for the first time but feel intimidated or scared? Well, you no longer have to because we have an event just for you! During Rock Wall Walk-In Day there will be an abundance of beginner-friendly routes for newcomers to get a taste of climbing. Rock staff will be there to show you around and help you whenever you need. Bring a friend and come climb!

Women Rock

Wednesday, September 4th | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM 

Looking to meet new people on campus? Want to do something you've always been nervous about? Wish you could work with our with others in a group? Come to Women Rock! It's a fun and friendly bi-weekly community event where you'll get a chance to climb, hang out, and make friends with a rockin' group of ladies without judgment or fear! 

Belay Clinic

Thursday, September 5th | 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM 

Want to impress your friends and be the one helping them up the wall? Then come to The Rock during our Belay Clinic where you'll learn how to safely belay climbers! Once certified, you can belay any climber at the SRC! 

       

Climbing Experience 

Indoor rock climbing is one of the fastest growing sports worldwide. Rock climbing is an incredible experience that develops a stronger mind and body. Climbing can help with overcoming fear, building strength, and developing agility while allowing friendships to be built while spending time with other climbers. There are a lot of reasons to get involved, but to truly understand just how fun climbing can be, you must try it out yourself. So, whether you’re a beginner or and expert, grab a friend, and come on in.

Programs and Competitions

The Rock offers many different programs throughout the semester including Alta Project, Women Rock, and Belay and Lead clinics that will help teach you more advanced skills in climbing, and allow you to practice those skills at The Rock.

Competitions are held at The Rock once a month. Everyone is encouraged to compete regardless of skill level. For each competition, you could win a variety of prizes; such as jackets, gift cards, climbing gear, stickers, and much more.

It's not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.

Sir Edmund Hillary

Overview

The Rock has over 3,400 square ft. of textured climbing terrain including the Tower and the Bouldering Walls. The Tower is our 32 ft. - 35 ft. tall free-standing climbing wall and includes a climbable arch and an overhang structure. The Bouldering walls are three 13 ft. tall double-sided textured bouldering structures with 98 ft. of perimeter space with a built-in arch.

What is Bouldering?

Bouldering is a type of rock climbing that is done on short climbing walls or outdoors on boulders. The main difference between bouldering and rock climbing is that bouldering does not require the use of ropes or extra equipment. The Rock’s bouldering wall is surrounded by a padded flooring system to provide a softer landing zone. Bouldering can provide you with the opportunity to develop strength and climbing techniques while improving your skills for roped climbing.

• Always scope out the route/problem before climbing it because it can prevent you from losing your flash or from getting hurt, whichever is more important to you.
• Climb with a buddy, one is more likely to benefit from someone else being there whether it is getting help along the way, or just as a spotter/ belayer.