Climbing Wall Clinics

The following dates and times apply to fall and spring semesters only.

Acquire the basic skills to start climbing safely on the wall. Covers equipment, knots, belaying and basic movement. Basics clinics are held during fall and spring semesters in the SRC.

Clinic Dates & Times

Monday | 6 p.m.
Tuesday | 6 p.m.
Thursday | 6 p.m.
Friday | 6 p.m.
Saturday | 11 a.m. & 5 p.m.
Sunday | 3 p.m.

Cost

U of I Students | $8 Non-students | $13 Cost includes shoes, harness and belay device.

Wednesdays at 6 p.m., cost is $8 and includes equipment.

Lead Climbing 
January 15, 22 and April 28

Strength Training for Climbers
February 5 and March 25

Anchors/Knots
February 19 and April 8

Climbing Movement
February 12 and April 1

Lead and Sport Climbing/Rappelling 
February 26 and April 15

Multi-Pitch Climbing 
March 11 and April 22

Ice Climbing 
January 29

Climbing Trip Planning 
May 6

No advanced sign up is necessary, just head to the Climbing Center for the topic that interests you. Please note space is limited.

Clinics and climbing for women by women. 

Wednesdays | 8-10 p.m.

Youth are defined as being under 18 years of age, all youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to enter and use the University of Idaho Climbing Center. The following dates and times apply to fall and spring semesters only.

Thursday & Friday | 3-6 p.m.
Saturday | 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday | 2-8 p.m.

And all open times during adjusted holiday schedules and university breaks 

Youth Open Climbing Rules & Fees

All participants must watch the U of I Climbing Center orientation video. Parents must also take and pass a onetime basics belay clinic or demonstrate skills proficiency. All participants must read and sign an assumption of risk and liability waiver (Climbing Center Release of Liability Form) at the Climbing Center. Youth 13 and under are not allowed to belay. Children 14 and older may belay if they complete the facility orientation and basics belay clinic while also accompanied by a parent or guardian who has also completed the training and orientation. Membership is non-refundable and non-transferable. 

• Youth and Parent Package | $8 per person, includes Facility Orientation and equipment
• Youth 1 Month | $45, available to participants 18 years and younger.
• Youth 4 Month | $150,  available to participants 18 years and younger.
• Youth 1 Year | $325, available to participants 18 years and younger.

Youth are defined as being under 18 years of age, all youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to enter and use the University of Idaho Climbing Center. Youth open climbing is available anytime during summer hours:

Monday through Friday | 3-8 p.m.
Saturday | 12-6 p.m.

Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian while using the Climbing Center. Children 13 years or younger are designated “Climber Only,” and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who has completed facility orientation. Children 14 and older may belay if they complete the facility orientation and basics belay clinic while also accompanied by a parent or guardian who has also completed the training and orientation.

Youth Open Climbing Rules & Fees
Participants must attend a (one-time) facility orientation and have a Climbing Center Release of Liability Form completed by parent or legal guardian.

• Youth and Parent Package | $8 each, includes facility orientation and equipment

Reserve the Climbing Center for your next special event. The minimum charge for an event is $80 (a ten participant minimum), and certain stipulations apply. If you would like more information or to schedule a group in the Climbing Center, contact the Outdoor Program office at 208-885-6810 or email Nathan Moody at nmoody@uidaho.edu