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 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.

Date       Time       Registration
         
Thurs., May 30   6:30pm–8:30pm  

Open: Mon., May 20 

         
Tues., Jun. 18   6:30pm–8:30pm   Open: Mon., May 20
         
Thurs., Jul. 11   6:30pm–8:30pm   Open: Mon., May 20
         
Tues., Jul. 30   6:30pm–8:30pm   Open: Mon., May 20