Climbing Club
Traditional Climb
Harrison Barr leading a traditional climb on a club trip to Arkansas
Climbing Club
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The University of Guelph Climbing Club (UGCC) is the perfect place for anyone who wants to advance their rock climbing. We have dedicated club hours for indoor climbing at the Athletics Center climbing wall and host weekly outdoor climbs! We welcome all climbers at any experience level - challenge yourself and come climb!
Our Mission Statement
UGCC aims to ensure that climbers can advance their skills and become part of a thriving community. UGCC hopes its passion for climbing can continue to inspire current and future climbers to explore the vertical (and occasionally horizontal) movement across rock, indoors and out. UGCC is the perfect place for anyone hoping to advance their rock climbing and welcomes climbers of all skill levels.
About the club
UGCC has been a club on campus since the 1990s. Historically, UGCC has always climbed indoors during the fall and winter semesters, with the occasional outdoor trip during Christmas break or reading week. As of the Summer 2022 semester, UGCC has transitioned to outdoor climbing! The club hosts outdoor events at local conservation areas, such as Rattlesnake Point and Mount Nemo in the Halton conservation area, as well as occasional day trips to further destinations like The Swamp in Collingwood. Additionally, UGCC has begun hosting the occasional training course to introduce proper skills and techniques for new climbers or climbers transitioning from indoor to outdoor climbing!
Executive Team (2025-2026)
- Erin Monnett (President & Treasurer)
- Emma Jenkins (Vice President)
- Matt Newman (Vice President)
- Jenna Rowbotham (Chief Safety Officer)
- Chengxuan Zhang (Gear Official)
Fee's
Fall 2024 OR Winter 2025: $25/semester
Fall 2024 AND Winter 2025: $40/academic year
Practice time
Fall/Winter (2023/2024) Indoor Climbing Hours are Tuesday 9:00pm-11:00pm and Wednesday 10am-12am beginning on September 26th.
Outdoor Climbing:
Weekly Outdoor Climbing on Thursday evenings (weather permitting)
Camp and Climb Trips throughout the year, stay tuned for announcements!
Social media/contact
If you have any questions about the UGCC, please reach out to us via email! To stay up-to-date with news, events and more, join our Facebook groups and follow us on Instagram! All current members are highly encouraged to join the Facebook groups as that is where our club information will be found.
- Instagram
- https://www.instagram.com/uogclimbingclub/
Links
- Check out this video of a previous club trip: https://youtu.be/KldwCtKh3B8
