Eligibility

The Clemson University Climbing Wall may be used by full time Clemson University students; part-time students who are members of Campus Recreation; faculty and staff who are members of Campus Recreation; community wellness members of Campus Recreation; and the spouses and dependents of the above who have individual memberships or who come under family memberships. The minimum age for use of the Climbing Wall is 8.

Requirements

Participants who are inexperienced in climbing must attend an Orientation Class, pass a safety check, develop and demonstrate basic climbing skills, and complete and submit a Registration form and a Release and Waiver of Liability/Informed Consent before being permitted to use the Climbing Wall (Exception: First time users may try out the wall- with a Climbing Wall attendant belaying- upon completion and submission of a Release and Waiver of Liability/Informed Consent). Experienced climbers may use the wall upon demonstration of proficient climbing and belay skills and completion of a Registration Form and a Release and Waiver of Liability/Informed Consent.
Please Note: Minors (Climbers under 18 years of age) must have the signature of a parent on all forms.

Operating Schedule

Fall and Spring Semester Schedule:

Monday-Thursday,:5:00pm-9:00pm
(Closed Wednesday)
Friday & Saturday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Sunday: 5:00pm-9:00 pm

Summer Hours:

Sunday - Thursday  5:30pm - 8:30pm

The Climbing Wall may be used only under staff supervision.

Fee Structure

Use of the Climbing Wall and and climbing gear during regular operating hours is free of charge.

Orientation Classes

Orientation Classes are scheduled during each 2-hour period the Climbing Wall is open. Sign up at the Climbing Wall desk during operating hours for the Climbing Wall or at the program desk on the second level of Fike Recreation Center on weekdays from 8:00 am-4:30 pm. Comments and suggestions from users of the Climbing Wall are always welcomed and may be directed to Robert Taylor at rtaylo4@clemson.edu

Group Use of the Climbing Wall

The Climbing Wall is available for reservation by University and community groups on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings.

For additional information, including reservation procedure and program fees, see the Group Reservation Request Form or contact Robert Taylor at 656-2353.