Climbing Wall

Indoor Climbing Wall

Are you new to climbing? Are you an experienced climber? Either way, we've got the place for you to be.

Our friendly staff are passionate about climbing and ready to share their knowledge with you, regardless of your skill level. If you've ever wanted to try climbing, come see us! Or, if you climb as often as you drink water, come try out a new problem every week.

For questions or reservations, email outdooradventures@ung.edu or call 706-867-4431.

Climbing Wall Hours

Monday - Thursday:

3 - 6 p.m.

Friday:

Closed

Bouldering Hours:

Open during Recreation Center Hours

Top Rope
Bouldering
Climbing Wall Events
Belay School

Top-rope climbing is climbing that is done utilizing a safety rope that is connected to an anchor point at the top of the climb. One end of the rope is attached to the climber, and then runs up to the top of the climb, through an anchor, and back down to a safety person (known as a belayer). As the climber climbs, the belayer will take up the slack in the rope. If the climber should slip, they will not fall to the ground as they are attached to the safety line and caught by the belayer. After reaching the highest point that they can, the climber is gently lowered safely back to the ground by the belayer.

Top Rope Hours:

Monday - Thursday: 3 - 6 p.m.
Friday: Closed

Note: No Top Rope hours during facility closures or summer.

33 feet high
3 lanes
Routes changed throughout the semester

Questions? Contact us at outdooradventures@ung.edu.

Bouldering is climbing at a level low enough to the ground as to reduce the chances of getting hurt in the event of a fall. Climbers participating in bouldering are generally less concerned with how high they climb, and focus instead on the difficulty of the climbing moves they can accomplish. Bouldering is a great way to train specific technique and to develop real climbing strength.

Open during Recreation Center Hours

Note: No Top Rope hours during facility closures or summer.

10 feet high
3 crash pads available
Routes change throughout the semester

Questions? Contact us at outdooradventures@ung.edu.

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date	Time	Activity
August 9	6 - 9 p.m.	Extended CW Hours
August 11	6 - 9 p.m.	Extended CW Hours
August 12	8 - 10 p.m.	Welcome Bash
August 20	6 - 8 p.m.	Thunderhead Summit Challenge Starts
August 20	6 - 8 p.m.	Pink Night
September 16	6 - 8 p.m.	Climbing Competition
September 17	6 - 8 p.m.	Thunderhead Summit Challenge Ends
September 24	6 - 8 p.m.	Pink Night
October	6 - 8 p.m.	Skills Building Class
October 8	10 - 12 a.m.	Midnight Climb
October 15		Pink Night
October 29	8 - 10 p.m.	Halloween Climb Night
November 5	6 - 8 p.m.	Pink Night
November 19	6 - 8 p.m.	Top Rope Competition

Fall 2025 Schedule

Date	Time	Activity
August 19	6 - 8 p.m.	Belay Clinic
September 23	6 - 8 p.m.	Belay Clinic

General Guidelines
Guests passes are eligible for Climbing Wall.

The University of North Georgia (��) climbing wall is available for use by members of the Recreation Center.

There is no additional charge for climbing.

Patrons may only climb when the wall is open and must sign-in with the climbing wall staff before they begin to climb.

All climbers must respect gear, ropes, and other climbers at all times.

Helmet use is recommended. Helmets are available at no charge.

Participants may choose to assume the risks associated with not wearing a helmet and have stated that this is understood with a signature on the Climbing Wall Use Agreement.

Climbers may have an unlimited number of attempts to climb, but must rotate with waiting patrons.

Climbers should not make contact with the windows, window sills, railing, or suspended lights.

Only the climbing wall staff and persons with current belay certifications from the �� Department of Campus Recreation and Wellness may belay at the climbing wall.

The metal bolt hangers and metal equipment on the wall should never be used as a hold or touched.

All problems such as loose holds, rope problems, accidents, etc. should be reported to and handled by the climbing wall staff.

Only climbing wall staff and certified patrons may change holds, routes, or gear on the wall and boulder.

Refusal to follow the climbing wall guidelines or safety instruction of the climbing wall staff may result in being banned from usage of the climbing wall.

Attire
All climbers must wear a shirt and proper shoes while climbing/bouldering.

Not Permitted: Water shoes, any open-toed shoes, bare feet, street shoes, hiking boots, and military boots.

Only climbing shoes and athletic/tennis shoes are allowed on the wall.

All shirts should be tucked into harnesses.

Long hair should be tied back.

No necklaces, bracelets, or other jewelry that may get caught on the wall or in the belay devices may be worn in the climbing area. Rings are not permitted while on the wall.

Equipment
Harnesses, helmets, ropes, and all hardware are provided at the climbing wall.

No gear belonging to �� should leave the climbing wall area.

Participants must use �� hardware.

Only TBD style belay devices may be used to belay participants.

Personal climbing equipment is not allowed except for shoes, harnesses, and chalk bags.

All personal equipment is subject to inspection by the climbing wall staff.

Climbing wall staff may refuse to allow personal equipment for safety reasons.

Bouldering
When bouldering, no body parts besides hands are allowed on the top of the boulder.

Spotting is strongly recommended especially when feet are higher than hips.

Use of a crash pad is required when bouldering.

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