Indoor Climbing Center

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Indoor Climbing Center Contact Information

Contact: Josh Norris at (541)737-4341 ...or... by e-mail at Josh.Norris@oregonstate.edu

Hours

M-F 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Sat 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Sun 1:00pm - 5:00pm

  • Bouldering: M,W,F 11:30am - 1:00pm
  • Family Climb: Sat, Sun 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Requirements to Climb

Certifications

  • Orientation and Belay Skills check - This is a class that lasts approximately one hour. This class will introduce participants to climbing and teach them how to become climbers at the Indoor Climbing Center. Classes begin at 5:15 and 6:45 every day of the week, and are at 2:15 and 3:45 on the weekends. Classes are limited to 6 participants so show up early (no more than 30 minutes early).
  • Lead Climb Certification - Climbers can be certified to lead climb in the gym, but must take a class. To get cost and time information about lead climbing ask at the Climbing Center or Rec Sports.
  • Equipment

  • Equipment - Equipment can be provided by the ICC or participants can bring their own. Harnesses and belay devices can be rented for free, and climbing shoes can be rented for one dollar. Chalk balls can be purchased for $4, but chalk bags are not sold or rented.

  • Prices

  • OSU Students and RecSports Members: Free with Valid OSU ID
  • Community Guests: $5
  • Children: $2

  • Special Features Include...

  • Access to Dixon Recreation Center
  • Three types of climbing surfaces (Crystal Plywood, Imprint and Freeform)
  • 37.5' to 42.5' Wall Height
  • Freeform Bouldering Cave
  • Wood Cave
  • Solo wall bouldering area
  • Hangboards
  • Universally Accessible Rappel Station
  • Cracks
  • ArĂȘtes
  • Overhangs

  • Special Events

  • Vert Fest - Oregon States indoor climbing competition. Features divisions for men, women, and children. Look for information beginning in late January.
  • El Cap Club - Get a partner and climb 3000 ft. in the climbing center. Upon completion, participants receive a sweet t-shirt. Winners also receive prizes.
  • 80's Climb Night - The first 80's climb night is Thursday May 18th. Dress up like the 80's and come climb. Begins at 4 p.m and ends at 10 p.m.

  • Official Homepage

  • Indoor Climbing Center