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Climbing Walls
Everyone is welcome to climb at the UMD climbing walls.
Equipment is provided and instructors are always on hand to
show you what to do. Beginners through advanced climbers are
welcome. See you at the Wall! Try ice climbing moves indoors on our simulated ice panels at the North Shore Wall. Stop by during our open climbing hours on weekdays 4-8 pm to swing an ice axe and get the feeling of real frozen waterfalls without the cold temps!
All climbers must have a signed waiver on file.
North Shore Wall
UMD’s newest climbing wall has a prominent place in the
Sports and Health Center. The North Shore Wall extends
through two stories and into a skylight. Features include top
rope climbing, lead-climbing routes, simulated ice climbing,
dry tooling routes, realistic hand cracks and flake systems, a
rappel ledge and a great bouldering area.
The Inland Wall
The Inland Wall, adjacent to the ice rink/tennis courts has
realistic cracks, flakes and ledge features. It also has a great
Bouldering Cave.
OPEN CLIMBING HOURS:
North Shore Wall
Monday- Friday 4 - 8pm
Saturday 3:00 – 5:45pm
Inland Wall
Open on demand
Climbing hours are held from September 14 - December 16. The Climbing Walls will be closed October 16-17, November 25-29 and Friday, December 4, 2009.
Note: There will be no Open Climbing Hours on Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17 due to an all staff training. Free bouldering will be available during those times.
PRICES
Prices include harnesses, ropes, belay devices, carabiners and
instruction. Climbing shoes are available for rent for $1 per pair.
Session Pass
$3 UMD Students/$10 Others
5-Punch Pass
$10 UMD Students/$30 Others
Semester Pass
$25 UMD Students/$75 Others
(Add $10/$20 to include shoe rental)
Annual Pass
$45 UMD Students/ $185 Others
(Add $20/40 to include shoe rental)
Climb for Free
Your first climbing session is FREE for UMD Students!
Bring your U Card to the RSOP Day Office to pick up your
climbing session pass.
Climbing Open House
FREE ICE CREAM and FREE CLIMBING! Stop down and visit
both of UMD’s climbing walls and climb for FREE. Enjoy an
ice cream treat on your way out. Check out the North Shore
Climbing Wall in the Sports and Health Center and the original
Inland Wall adjacent to the Ice Rink/Tennis Courts.
Wednesday, September 16 4 - 8 pm
Free Climbing Fridays
Friday, September 25 4 – 8pm
Friday, October 9 4 – 8pm
Friday, November 20 4 – 8pm
Just pick up your free climbing pass at the RSOP Welcome
Desk, head down to either the North Shore or the Inland walls
and an instructor will show you how to get started. No experience
is needed. Free pass for UMD Students Only.
Free Fitness Bouldering
Bouldering is climbing low enough to the ground that ropes
are not needed for safety. It’s a great way to cross train for any
sport and can enhance core strength, balance and coordination.
Plus it’s fun! Anyone with a facility or climbing pass is welcome
to boulder for free during Fitness Bouldering hours. Be sure to
keep your feet below the four-foot high mark.
Monday-Friday 6:30am - 4:00pm
Saturday 10:00am - 3:00pm
Sunday Noon - 8:00pm
Belaying at UMD
All new belayers must have a backup belayer. Upon passing the Belay Test, you are qualified to belay without a backup.
Lead Climbing at UMD
You must pass the Lead Test in order to lead climb and lead belay at the UMD Walls.
