Indoor climbing wall
Wall News:
RockTober!
October is RockTober at the climbing wall! Become a member of the vertical mile club by climbing 1 vertical mile in October! That's 176 laps, or 88 laps each if you team up.
Only 2 climbers per team!
Sign up in the RockTober binder at the climbing wall starting Oct. 1.
Kick off event at the wall Oct. 1 from 6-8pm.
Lead Night
Come lead climb at the SRC climbling wall on Friday from 5 - 8 pm!
Please note: this is not a lead climbing clinic, or learn how to lead climb class. You must pass an assesment in order to become certified to lead climb.
See the info on the Lead Clinic to learn how to lead climb at the SRC!
Lead Climbing Clinic
Learn the basics of lead climbing and belaying by taking this 2-day clinic. This clinic will assist climbers who want to participate in lead night, or want to further their skills as climbers.
Note: This clinic does not automatically allow one to climb during lead nights; everyone will need to pass the lead assessment on regular lead night offerings.
All climbers will need a current SRC Climbing Wall Certification and waiver on file. Climbers will need to demonstrate the ability to climb 5.7 competently and cleanly on top-rope. They will also need to demonstrate flawless belay technique.
Belaying and climbing the 5.7 route will need to take place during wall monitor hours and BEFORE the clinic. Available wall monitor hours: Monday & Friday 5:30-8pm and Tuesday-Thursday 4-6:30pm.
- In person
- Stop by Outdoor Adventures Office
- Over the phone
- Give us a call at 907-474-6027
- Online
- Click here: mynookrec
- Select: Outdoor Adventures - Instructional - Fall 2019
TruBlue Auto Belay Devices
Image courtesy of Headrush Technologies
We're excited to introduce three TruBlue Auto Belay Devices!
These devices will allow you to climb even if you can't find a belay partner, and are also great for training sessions.
Please note: An auto belay certification is required for use. If you already have a UAF climbing wall certification, all you need to do is set up a time with us and we will get you a new card that reflects the auto belay certification.
Safety Orientation Class
Required for ALL climbing wall partcipants. Boulderers too!
Orientation starts promptly. Late comers will be asked to sign up for a different class. The class is about an hour-and-a-half long.
But what if I just want to boulder?
You still need to take the safety orientation class!
You must register in advance as space is limited.
For Private certification contact Christian Mogensen at cgmogensen@alaska.edu.
Classes are offered in Fall and Spring semesters.
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Fall 2019: Monday and Friday at 4pm Tuesday - Thursday at 6:30pm |
Climb and auto belay certified: any age
Belay certified: minimum age 14 years old
| Group certification | $10/per person |
| Private certification | $20/ per person |
Reminder that climbing and belay certification cards expire after 1 year!
Re-certs are offered Tuesdays - Fridays from 4-6:30pm at the clmbing wall. No need to register! Re-certs are FREE.
Wall Monitors
Wall monitors are there to help belay, teach belay classes, answer any questions, and enforce rules.
We will be checking belay certification cards, so make sure you have a current card.
Re-certs are offered Tuesdays - Fridays from 4-6:30pm at the clmbing wall. No need to register! Re-certs are FREE.
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Fall 2019: Tuesday through Friday |
| 4-8 p.m. |
Don't worry, the wall will still be open outside the staffed hours.
Equipment Rental
Climbing Shoes
Climbing shoes are available at the SRC front desk.
| For indoor/outdoor UAF climbing walls | Free |
| Off Campus | $5 per day |
Harnesses
Climbing harnesses are available at the SRC front desk with a PolarExpress card and current UAF Climbing Wall Certification card.
Rental harnesses may only be used at the UAF climbing facilities.
All climbers MUST display a current belay certification card from the harness or chalk bag.
If you do not have a current belay certification you will be asked to leave the climbing wall, and register for a climbing wall safety orientation class, or schedule a re-certification.
Any continued violation will result in being banned from using the climbing wall.
Lead Climbing
Join us Fridays from 6-8pm at the SRC climbing wall for Lead Night!
In order to lead climb you must pass a lead climbing and belaying assessment. Ask the wall monitor to be checked off.
We will have two lead ropes and quickdraws for two teams available for use. You may bring your own lead gear, but this will be checked by the wall monitor to insure the equipment is safe to use.
See all Lead Night policies here.