Climbing Gym

The Climbing Gym is open!

Fall and spring semester hours

Monday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 12-10 p.m.

Break, finals and summer hours

Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 12-8 p.m.

Find a variety of bouldering and route climbing terrain for all skill levels in this 7,000+ square foot climbing gym. The Climbing Gym boasts top-rope and lead climbs as well as diverse terrain for bouldering. The teaching area has shock rock (real looking and featured rock texture) and will enables lead, anchor building, and multi-pitch clinics to take place in the climbing gym. Learn more about our climbing gym requirements.

Looking for facility space or room availability in the Rec?

Purchase your pass

Climbing gym pass: $30 per semester or $7.50 per day

Shoe rentals: $24 per semester or $2.50 per day

Semester pass requirements

Must be a Rec Center member.
Must be at least 12 years of age and accompanied by an adult if under 15.
Must be at least 15 years of age to become belay certified.

Climbing courses

Interested in learning how to climb or further develop your skills? Check out our class offerings

Climbing gym courses

Climbing Gym: Group Rentals

*Group rentals are only available to CU Boulder Student groups and Recreation Center Members.

Option 1: Group Climbing Gym Access

Includes 2 hours of climbing gym access, climbing shoes, and harnesses.
Staff will provide climbing gym orientation including bouldering and autobelay use.
Staff will not provide belaying or belay instruction.
Group members may toprope belay only if they have previously passed the toprope belay test in our climbing gym.
Staff may not be able to administer a toprope belay test at the start of your event.

Cost	$15/person
Group size	minimum 10, maximum 30.

Option 2: Staff Belayed Climbing Event

Includes 2 hours of climbing gym access, climbing shoes, and harnesses.
Staff will provide climbing gym orientation including bouldering and autobelay use.
Staff will provide toprope belaying at a ratio of 1 belayer to 5 participants.
Group members may toprope belay only if they have previously passed the toprope belay test in our climbing gym.
Staff may not be able to administer a toprope belay test at the start of your event.

Cost	$25/person
Group size	minimum 10, maximum 30.

Climbing Gym Group Rentals Availability:

June 1 - July 31
Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance

Cancellation Policy:

30 days written notice of cancellation: full refund
7 days written notice of cancellation: 80% refund
Less than 7 days notice: no refund
If CU Outdoor Pursuits cancels for any reason: full refund

Age Restrictions:

Participants must be 12 years of age to enter the gym.
Ages 12-14 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone at a ratio of 1 adult to 5 youth.
Ages 15-17 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone at a ratio of 1 adult to 10 youth.
Chaperones must stay nearby and engaged with their participants at all times.
Ages 15 and up can toprope belay if they have previously passed the toprope belay test in our climbing gym.
Everyone must sign a waiver, and everyone under the age of 18 must have a parent/legal guardian sign a waiver. Waivers are available electronically and can be signed in advance.

Free Climbing Events

Contact Outdoor Pursuits

Location

Outdoor Pursuits Offices, Student Recreation Center

Contact

303-492-6080
cuop@colorado.edu

Outdoor Pursuits Desk and Climbing Gym Hours