Indoor Climbing Wall

Are you new to climbing? Are you an experienced climber? Either way, we've got the place for you to be.

Our friendly staff are passionate about climbing and ready to share their knowledge with you, regardless of your skill level. If you've ever wanted to try climbing, come see us! Or, if you climb as often as you drink water, come try out a new problem every week.

For questions or reservations, email outdooradventures@ung.edu or call 706-867-4431.

Climbing Wall Hours

Monday - Thursday:

3 - 6 p.m.

Friday:

Closed

Bouldering Hours:

Open during Recreation Center Hours

Bouldering Competition

Thursday, September 17 at 7 p.m.

Boulder Bash

Thursday, October 15 at 7 p.m.

Top Rope Competition

Thursday, November 12 at 7 p.m.

General Guidelines
Guests passes are eligible for Climbing Wall.

The University of North Georgia (UNG) climbing wall is available for use by members of the Recreation Center.

There is no additional charge for climbing.

Patrons may only climb when the wall is open and must sign-in with the climbing wall staff before they begin to climb.

All climbers must respect gear, ropes, and other climbers at all times.

Helmet use is recommended. Helmets are available at no charge.

Participants may choose to assume the risks associated with not wearing a helmet and have stated that this is understood with a signature on the Climbing Wall Use Agreement.

Climbers may have an unlimited number of attempts to climb, but must rotate with waiting patrons.

Climbers should not make contact with the windows, window sills, railing, or suspended lights.

Only the climbing wall staff and persons with current belay certifications from the UNG Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness may belay at the climbing wall.

The metal bolt hangers and metal equipment on the wall should never be used as a hold or touched.

All problems such as loose holds, rope problems, accidents, etc. should be reported to and handled by the climbing wall staff.

Only climbing wall staff and certified patrons may change holds, routes, or gear on the wall and boulder.

Refusal to follow the climbing wall guidelines or safety instruction of the climbing wall staff may result in being banned from usage of the climbing wall.

Attire
All climbers must wear a shirt and proper shoes while climbing/bouldering.

Not Permitted: Water shoes, any open-toed shoes, bare feet, street shoes, hiking boots, and military boots.

Only climbing shoes and athletic/tennis shoes are allowed on the wall.

All shirts should be tucked into harnesses.

Long hair should be tied back.

No necklaces, bracelets, or other jewelry that may get caught on the wall or in the belay devices may be worn in the climbing area. Rings are not permitted while on the wall.

Equipment
Harnesses, helmets, ropes, and all hardware are provided at the climbing wall.

No gear belonging to UNG should leave the climbing wall area.

Participants must use UNG hardware.

Only TBD style belay devices may be used to belay participants.

Personal climbing equipment is not allowed except for shoes, harnesses, and chalk bags.

All personal equipment is subject to inspection by the climbing wall staff.

Climbing wall staff may refuse to allow personal equipment for safety reasons.

Bouldering
When bouldering, no body parts besides hands are allowed on the top of the boulder.

Spotting is strongly recommended especially when feet are higher than hips.

Use of a crash pad is required when bouldering.

Indoor Climbing Wall

Climbing Wall Hours

Belay Clinic

Bouldering Competition

Boulder Bash

Top Rope Competition

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