Vertical Climbing Wall

UVM Climbing Club is the arm of the OC community devoted to climbing and fighting gravity while on rock and ice.  Trad climbing, bouldering, ice climbing and sport climbing disciplines are all represented here! There are 2 indoor climbing resources available to all UVM students: A 1,000 sq. ft. indoor climbing wall located in the Gucciardi Sports and Recreation Center and the bouldering hallway located in the basement of Patrick Gym. For more contact the OC.

UVM Indoor Climbing Wall:  Fall 2002
Hours are Sunday-Thursday from 5pm-10pm
Prices:  WE ACCEPT CAT SCRATCH!!!!!!!!!
$5 for a one time belay test.
$3 for a per session climbing fee.
$3 for a 3 climb test-to-see (manager/monitor belayed).
$25 for a 10-session punch card
$45 for a one-semester climbing pass, $80 for the year
-Harnesses will be rented at a cost of $1 per session
-Climbing shoes will be rented for $2 per session.
-Helmets will be provided free of charge at climber's discretion.

All are welcome and encouraged to climb at the UVM Vertical climbing wall.
Our facility caters to all levels - first timers and beginners to
experienced dudes looking to train and pull down hard.  Our knowledgeable,
experienced and fully trained staff can teach anyone to belay and teach
basic principals of moving in the vertical plane.  We generally have about
20 routes set from 5.5 to 5.12, and many in the 5.7 to 5.10 range,
distributed over 850 square feet.  Test yourself on vertical, over
hanging terrain, arêtes, laybacks, and other features - sorry, no cracks.



The UVM Wall is located in the lobby of the new Gucciardi Fitness/Rec
Sports Center at the south end of the gym, in with the tracks and the
weight rooms).  Stop by any time to learn about climbing  - if you have no
clue what climbing involves and want to learn the basics, we can help.  If
you are looking for a new crag or a wicked route in the northeast, we can
often help too.  If you want to get pumped before dinner, that's us too.

The Horizontal Climbing Wall is located in the basement of Patrick Gym.
  This area is designed so that belaying and ropes are not necessary.  It is open during all open building hours (M-F: 7am-11pm, Sat: 1-8pm, Sun: 1-10pm).

Any questions or inquiries regarding groups or special programs, please
contact our advisor, John Abbott (Dept. of Student Life) at 656-2060, or
jdabbott@zoo.uvm.edu