Looking to switch up your climbing routine? Join us for the following Special Events at the Climbing Center.

Get Ready for a Tropical Climbing Adventure! 🌴🧗‍♂️
Join us for the High Tide Hangout on April 7th at the climbing wall! We're bringing the beach vibes to the climbing wall with some exciting tropical-theme challenges, FREE food, and opportunities to learn more about the climbing community! 🍍🌊

Activities to Look Forward To:

  1. Palm Tree Perch 🌴
    Location: Climbing Rope
    Take your climbing skills to new heights and race to the top of the "palm tree!" We've transformed our climbing rope into a tropical challenge. How fast can you reach the top? Watch out for some palm leaves to make it feel like you're really climbing up a tree! 🌺🍃

  2. Jellyfish Dodge 🐙
    Location: Auto Belays
    It’s a climb and dodge game! Avoid the jellyfish (marked holds) as you make your way up the auto belays. Think you can dodge the sting? Be quick on your feet and watch out for those tricky jellyfish! 🐡

  3. Coconut Drop 🥥
    Location: Rainbow Route
    Ready for a challenge? Grab a coconut (or a golf ball) and try to climb to the top of the rainbow route without dropping it. If you make it all the way up, you’ll be entered to win a special giveaway! 🎁

Bonus Fun:

  • Free Food 🍕🍩: Stay fueled and enjoy some delicious snacks while you’re conquering the climbing challenges.

  • Lei Giveaway 🌸: Be one of the first 30 participants and get a free lei to really get into the tropical spirit!

  • Visitors: We’re excited to have Upper Limits and the Eastern Missouri Climbers Association with us at the event! Stop by their tables to learn more about local climbing opportunities, events, and how you can get more involved in the climbing community.


If you have any questions, please reach out to Carissa at cshort@umsl.edu

Come by the RWC Climbing Wall to participate in the Crate Stacking Challenge and see how tall your milk crate tower can become! 

Feb. 13: 5 PM - 8 PM
March 13: 5 PM - 8 PM
April 17: 5 PM - 8 PM

Join us at the Recreation and Wellness Center's Climbing Wall for our learn to climb event!  This will be a time for new and beginner climbers to come and get a sense of what the climbing wall is all about.  We will be teaching you about the wall and helping you take your first steps in climbing!  It will be a chance to learn, ask questions, and find your groove at the wall.

Stay tuned for more info!

Please reach out to Carissa at cshort@umsl.edu with any questions!

Stay tuned on more info for our next Everest Climbing Challenge!

If you are interested in learning more about becoming belay certified, please reach out to Carissa at cshort@umsl.edu for more info!

This is perfect for beginner climbers with little or no experience climbing. This clinic will introduce you to the wonderful world of climbing.

Check back for updated Climbing Clinic dates!

We are not offering climbing clinics at this time

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