Palouse Youth Climbing Team

The Palouse Youth Climbing Team provides personalized coaching and a fun, supportive after-school program for youth ages 11–17. Team members grow in a positive, goal-driven environment that encourages both individual progress and team development.

Membership includes access to team-building activities and covers entry fees for the U of I Climbing Center’s two annual competitions — Monster Match and the Palouse Climbing Festival.

Join the Palouse Youth Climbing Team.

Cost and schedule

Season dates: Oct. 21, 2025 - March 26, 2026
Practice times: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 3:45-5:45 p.m. (no practice during U of I holidays) 
Cost: $1,000 per season

Your team fee supports high-quality programming led by experienced coaches and U of I staff. The season includes:

• A 1:6 coach-to-climber ratio
• 45 practices across the season
• Personalized goal setting and skill assessments
• All equipment rentals and discounts on gear
• Coaching support at practices and local competitions
• Customized training plans for personal and team growth
• Organized team activities, including competitions, team building and jersey-making
• Free entry into the Monster Match (Oct. 31, 2025) and Palouse Climbing Festival (March 7, 2026)
• Year-round access to climb during designated youth hours
• Support for team-related expenses (e.g., coach training, development and equipment)

Note: Climbers must have full payment submitted before participating in practices.

Equipment requirements

Climbers must bring their own gear. Cubbies are available in the facility during practice times.  

Please bring:

• A UIAA-approved climbing harness
• A belay device (tubular or assisted braking) — required for climbers 14+
• Climbing shoes
• A personal chalk bag or bucket, plus a chalk sock or liquid chalk

Participants should wear comfortable athletic clothing that allows for a full range of movement. You may also bring water with you but no other food or drink are permitted in the Climbing Center.

Check-in process

Coaches will meet participants outside the Climbing Center 15 minutes before practice begins (at 3:30 p.m.). The team will start the practice session together.

Questions?

Hans Zander
Assistant director, Outdoor Program Rental Center 
208-885-6810
hzander@uidaho.edu