Climbing Wall

The Climbing Wall will be closed for the semester on April 25.  

Spring 2013 Hours 

Summer 2013 Hours 

Policies

• The climbing wall is open to all students and Carmichael Complex Members with a valid Wolfpack One Card.
• Guest Pass users are not allowed to use the climbing wall.
• You must sign an Acknowledgement of Risk and Policies form in order to climb, boulder or belay (anyone under 18 years of age must have a parent’s signature).
• You must check in when you arrive and present your Wolfpack One Card and your belay card before climbing.
• Climbing in bare feet is not allowed, climbing shoes or athletic shoes are acceptable.
• Wearing footwear while at the climbing wall is not required, but strongly encouraged.
• Helmets must be worn while climbing. It is recommended that those belaying and bouldering also wear helmets.
• All climbing above shoulder height must be protected by a top rope belay.
• Rock Wall staff are not allowed to belay climbers or spot boulders, They are there to monitor safety, issue equipment, perform safety assessments, and assist users.
• Climbing, belaying or bouldering while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is not allowed
• Please follow all policies and adhere to all staff recommendations. Policy violations will result in the loss of climbing privileges as well as possible disciplinary action.

Equipment 

• All equipment including ropes, harnesses, helmets, belay devices, anchors and shoes is provided free of charge.
• You may use your own harness, shoes, helmet and hardware, however, you assume all liability resulting from its use.
• Personal ropes are not allowed.
• Eco balls are permissible for use on the climbing wall. Gymnastics chalk and climbing chalk are not allowed.  

Belaying

• In order to belay at the Rock Wall, you must pass Outdoor Adventures Safety Skills Assessment.
• Rock Wall supervisors will perform Safety Skills Assessments daily as time allows.
• You can learn how to belay by attending an Outdoor Adventures belay clinic.

Belay Clinics

Belay Clinics are 2-hour classes that teach the basics of rock climbing including catching a climber during a fall and lowering them safely. These clinics cost $10.

Belay Clinic Schedule

Belay Clinic Curriculum:

• Harness use
• Climbing knots
• Tying into a harness
• Setting up the belay device
• Belaying technique
• Safety checks
• Commands used in belaying and climbing
• Catching a fall
• Lowering a climber

Safety Skills Assessments is not part of the Belay Clinic.

Belay Clinic Registration

• You must register at the Outdoor Adventures rental counter in the Carmichael Recreation Center from Noon - 5 pm.
• Full payment of $10 is due at time of registration.
• Payment can be made in Cash, Checks made out to NCSU, or Credit/Debit Card. We accept Visa & MasterCard.
• No refunds will be issued.
• If you need to cancel we will do our best to reschedule you in another clinic.

Group Programs

Want to bring a group to the wall? Programs are available throughout the year. Contact the Climbing Wall manager for prices and scheduling at (919) 513-0072.