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

This is a free event - please RSVP on TritonConnect! 

Date: Friday, August 29 & Friday, February 6
Time: 12 PM - 2 PM
Location:  UMSL Campus Recreation and Wellness Center, Climbing Wall

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

Come try your hands (and feet) at our crate stacking challenge!! While being harnessed to our 2-story tall climbing wall, see how many milk crates you can stack and climb! All skill levels welcome to try and test out your abilities. Bring your friends and have a little competition!

If you stack the most crates in the evening you will receive an intramural championship t-shirt! Participating also will allow you to get the chance to be part of our Climbing Wall Crate Stacking Hall of Fame.

Crate Stacking will happen on:
- September 18
- October 16
- November 13
- February 19
- March 19
- April 16
from 5 PM - 8 PM
at the Recreation and Wellness Center's Climbing Wall

These are free events - please RSVP on TritonConnect!

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

Join us for our Annual Ugly Sweater Climb: Birthday Edition! There will be free snacks, holiday tunes, and themed activities and giveaways!

This is a free event - please RSVP on TritonConnect!

Date: Thursday, Dec. 4
Time: 4 PM - 8 PM
Location: UMSL Campus Recreation & Wellness Center, Climbing Wall

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

Stay tuned for more info to come in Spring 2026!

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

Stay tuned for more info on our Belay Certification Day happening March 6, 2026!

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