Climbing Wall Clinics
Spring 2023 Clinics and Programs
If you’re new to climbing, come on in and get a basic clinic out of the way to enjoy the Climbing Center throughout the school year. Includes shoes, harness, and belay device.
Cost: Students $8 | All Others $13
Clinic Dates | January 11-13 from 6-8 p.m.
Questions? Contact the Nathan Moody: 208-885-6810 or email outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu
If you are new to climbing, come on in and get a basic clinic out of the way to enjoy the Climbing Center! Clinics are every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 6-8 p.m.
Cost
Includes shoes, harness and belay device.
U of I Students: $8 | All others: $13
Learn lead climbing skills from our staff on the following Wednesdays throughout the spring semester. Clinics are from 6-8 p.m.
Cost | Students $8 | All Others $13
Dates | Jan. 25 | Feb. 8 | March 22 | April 12 | May 10
Questions? Contact the Nathan Moody: 208-885-6810 or email outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu
Show your VandalCard for free Climbing Center rentals during regular business hours noon to 9 p.m. This event is open to the public.
Dates | January 27 | February 24 | March 31 | April 28
Questions? Contact Nathan Moody at 208-885-6810 or nmoody@uidaho.edu
Join us at the Climbing Center on the first Wednesday of every month to learn aerial arts skills. All clinics are from 6 - 8 p.m. Clinics are limited to 20 participants.
Dates | February 1 | March 8 | April 5 | May 3
Questions? Contact the Nathan Moody: 208-885-6810 or email outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu
Come compete with the region's best at the Climbing Center. The Palouse Climbing Festival promotes friendly competition to achieve the goal of building, connecting, and inspiring the next generation of Northwest climbers.
Early Registration | $30 - Jan. 11 to Feb. 18
Regular Registration | $35 - Feb. 19 to March 4
Festival | March 4 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Visit uidaho.edu/outdoorprogram for registration link
Questions? Contact the Nathan Moody: 208-885-6810 or email outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu
If you would like to learn how to set climbing routes, come learn from our setting staff. Includes instruction and tools.
Cost | $5
Date | March 29 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Questions? Contact the Nathan Moody: 208-885-6810 or email outdoorprogram@uidaho.edu
Youth Climbing - Fall/Spring Semester
Youth are defined as being under 18 years of age, all youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to enter and use the University of Idaho Climbing Center. The following dates and times apply to fall and spring semesters only.
Youth Open Climbing Rules & Fees
All participants must watch the U of I Climbing Center orientation video. Parents must also take and pass a onetime basics belay clinic or demonstrate skills proficiency. All participants must read and sign an assumption of risk and liability waiver (Climbing Center Release of Liability Form) at the Climbing Center. Youth 13 and under are not allowed to belay. Children 14 and older may belay if they complete the facility orientation and basics belay clinic while also accompanied by a parent or guardian who has also completed the training and orientation. Membership is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Youth and Parent Package | $8 per person, includes Facility Orientation and equipment
- Youth 1 Month | $45, available to participants 18 years and younger.
- Youth 4 Month | $150, available to participants 18 years and younger.
- Youth 1 Year | $325, available to participants 18 years and younger.
All youth must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to enter and use the University of Idaho Climbing Center. Youth are defined as being under 18 years of age.
Youth open climbing is available anytime during summer hours:
- Monday through Friday | 2-7 p.m.
- Saturday | Noon to 6 p.m.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian while using the Climbing Center. Children 13 years or younger are designated “Climber Only,” and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who has completed facility orientation. Children 14 and older may belay if they complete the facility orientation and basics belay clinic while also accompanied by a parent or guardian who has also completed the training and orientation.
Youth Open Climbing Rules & Fees
Participants must attend a (one-time) facility orientation and have a Climbing Center Release of Liability Form completed by parent or legal guardian.
- Youth and Parent Package | $8 each, includes facility orientation and equipment
Reserve the Climbing Center for your next special event. The minimum charge for an event is $80 (a ten participant minimum), and certain stipulations apply. If you would like more information or to schedule a group in the Climbing Center, contact the Outdoor Program office at 208-885-6810 or email Nathan Moody at nmoody@uidaho.edu
If you know the dates and times you would like to schedule a group in the Climbing Center, please fill out the form linked below and the Outdoor Program staff will get back to you to confirm reservation and payment options.