Indoor Rock Climbing

Climbing Wall - Group Bookings (12-18 people) 2 Hours

Looking to create some team spirit with your student group, team or organization? We’ve got you covered with our 2-hour Group Booking options.  Climbing Wall Group Bookings are open to everyone (you do not need to be a Climbing Wall Member or UofG student) and previous climbing experience is not required.  Your group will have exclusive use of the Climbing Wall as they enjoy socializing in a unique setting, all while supporting each other at the same time.  Through our Indoor Rock Climbing Orientation, trained Climbing Monitors will provide an introduction to climbing with a 1:6 staff ratio, ensuring each person gets to experience bouldering, top rope climbing and auto belays.  Climbing Monitors will be the belayers as they provide climbing tips and suggestions.  Includes: climbing shoes (sizing dependent) & harnesses.  

Fees

• Up to 12 Climbers - $158^+HST
• Up to 18 climbers - $225^+HST 

Fall 2023 Availability (Saturdays & Sundays) 

• Group Booking Timeslots: 10am-12pm, 12:30pm-2:30pm, 3pm-5pm (based on availability)
• If you are interested in a time that is not listed, please email Kevin Lindner at lindner@uoguelph.ca for availability (must be outside of Climbing Wall member hours)
• Organizers will be required to submit names of all climbers prior to the experience to ensure waivers are completed in advance
• To book your group time, select from the date options below to be directed to the booking page 

Open Climbing Wall Protocols

We have created a set of safety protocols that are in accordance with the University of Guelph and conform to other climbing gym policies & procedures located in the surrounding area.  

• All users will enter through the Larry Pearson entrance
• Everyone must check-in at Client Services upon arrival
• Prior to climbing top rope with a belayer, individuals must pass the belay test.  Climbing Wall Monitors can assist with belaying on top rope during Newcomer hours   

Climbing Wall Guidelines

Athletics is committed to providing a safe, inviting experience for the University of Guelph community. Please assist us by adhering to the following guidelines:

• Try not to touch your face when climbing or without sanitizing/cleaning first and practice proper respiratory etiquette
• Sanitize hands when entering & exiting the indoor climbing wall location
• Sanitize between climbs, if possible.  We encourage sanitizing between climbs as we cannot sanitize the rope and rock holds
• To help keep the air and climbing area as clean as possible, please use liquid chalk or chalk socks/balls (we prefer no loose chalk) 
• When climbing top rope, you must have at least one climbing route between yourself and any other climbers on the wall 

Equipment Rental

• Climbing shoes & harnesses are available for free and will be cleaned and quarantined after each usage