THE CU INDOOR CLIMBING GYM

Mandatory Prerequisites to use the Climbing Gym and Bouldering wall

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A. Climbing Gym Intro Class (2.5 hours)
Teaches the beginning climber what they need to know to safely climb indoors, including: safety, signals, knots, belaying, spotting, and movement. You will need to demonstrate competence in these skills to successfully complete this class.

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B. Drop-In Climbing Gym Skills Check (Approximately 30 min)
This class is the same as above except no scheduled time is necessary. You can simply visit the wall during open hours and a wall monitor can run you through the class. Note that the wall monitor reserves the right to decline a drop-in class. In the past, this was often the case. It is recommended that you sign up for one of the above scheduled classes.

You must complete one of the above classes to use the gym.

ABOVE CLASS FEE IS $35.00

LOGISTICS

How to register for classes:
Go to the cashier located in the Rec. Center main lobby with your payment and CU ID. Questions? Please call the OP office during hours of operation (303-492-6080) or drop by the Outdoor Program office room 176.

Class refund policy:
Refunds must be requested 7 days in advance of your scheduled class. No transfers following the refund deadline. Failure to attend your scheduled class will result in forfeit of your class fee.

Hours of operation:
Wall hours are subject to change to accommodate expressed needs of the climbing community and special programs. Changes in hours will be posted at the climbing wall.

Closures
The Rock wall is scheduled around the academic calendar. This means we are closed during all holiday breaks. In addition we are not open during the finals.

How to reserve a climbing time:
Reservations are made for 1.5 hour time periods. You may not make back to back reservations. Phone in reservations may be made 24 hours to three days in advance by stopping by or calling the reservation/west entrance desk at 303-492-6764. "Same-day" reservations are on a first come first serve space available basis at the Climbing Gym. Note: if you are more than 10 minutes late for your reserved climbing time we reserve the right to forfeit your climbing time.

Equipment:
You can use our harness, locking biner, and belay device for free. Climbing shoes are available for $2.00 a day.

Annual Safety Checks:
Due to the challenge of creating a safe climbing environment, you are required to demonstrate an adequate skill level ANNUALLY in order to have access to the climbing gym.
Climbing Gym Annual Skills Check is $35.

Please note that this skills check is good for twelve months following the date of completion.

Eligibility to Access the Climbing Gym: You must be a current member of the Recreation Center and be a minimum of seventeen years of age. Sorry, but guests are not eligible to climb. Parents: Please ask how your child can climb.

Partners:
In our efforts to serve as many students as possible and manage safety, we suggest that you climb in the gym with a partner.

Group Climbing:
Group climbing instruction and recreation is available. If your group is interested in reserving the wall please call or stop by the Outdoor Program Office to reserve a time. Prices are dependent on group size and needs. Groups must be affiliated with the university. Please allow two weeks for reservations, which are dependent upon availability, staffing, and programming restrictions.