Indoor Climbing Wall

Outdoor Adventure Offers Indoor Climbing and Bouldering at the CPA.

Campus Recreation

Climbing Wall Hours

Summer Hours

Tuesday and Thursday: 4:00pm-7:00pm

May 22 through August 1

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  • Top Rope Belay Clinics (Fall 2025 Schedule Coming Soon!)

    Location: ETSU Climbing Wall
    Date: Jan 31 and Feb. 21
    Time: 12:00pm-1:30pm
    Registration Opens: Two Weeks Prior to Clinic
    Registration Closes: Day Of Clinic
    Cost: Free

    Develop your skills with ETSU's very own Climbing Club and learn how to properly belay someone on a top rope set-up. Get instruction and hands on experience with correct device set up, knot skills, rope management, the PBUS method, and lowering someone back to the ground. This clinic requires instruction that cannot be missed so students arriving late will be asked to attend a different clinic. 

     

  • Lead Belay Clinic - (Fall 2025 Schedule Coming Soon!)

    Location: ETSU Climbing Wall
    Date: Feb. 6 and March 6
    Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm
    Registration Opens: Two Weeks Prior to Clinic
    Registration Closes: Day Of Clinic
    Cost: Free

    Develop your skills with ETSU's very own Climbing Club and learn how to properly belay someone on a top rope set-up. Get instruction and hands on experience with correct device set up, knot skills, rope management, the PBUS method, and lowering someone back to the ground. This clinic requires instruction that cannot be missed so students arriving late will be asked to attend a different clinic. 

     

 

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Shadow of the Mountain Climbing Competition

Get ready for the 2025 competition in the Fall!

The Fourth Annual Shadow of the Mountain Climbing Competition was held on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. The competition was delightful. Each participant received this year's t-shirt from Boomtown and most received raffle prizes and competition prizes announced throughout and at the end of the competition.

Thank you to all of our routesetters and our awesome sponsors, Boomtown, Mahoney's Outfitters, REI Expereinces, Nicros Climbing, Escape Climbing, Appalachian Bouldering Center, Appalachian Outpost

If you would like to sponsor the competition or have any questions regarding the competition, please reach out to Codi Clark

 

Climbing Information:

  • The indoor wall includes seven lanes for top rope climbing, five lanes for lead sport climbing and bouldering up to 10 feet up the wall.
  • Staff are available to belay or observe and check off participants with a belay test for both top rope and lead belaying, as well as lead climbing.
  •  To learn more about climbing, check the board at the OAC for top rope, lead sport climbing, and general climbing technique clinic times!

To Check In:

  •  Those wanting to climb will swipe in to the CPA using their ETSU ID and Proceed to the Outdoor Adventure Center
  •  OA Staff will check in each climber, verify a current waiver on file, and provide climbing equipment if needed. The OAC can provide a harness, helmet, and climbing shoes.

Important Updates:

  • Climbers must have their feet covered when on the climbing wall floor. This includes sitting or belaying. Climbers are not allowed to walk out of the climbing wall floor without shoes on. OA suggests slip-on shoes such as Crocs.

Climbing Wall Rental:

The Climbing Wall is avilable for rentals upon request. If you would like to rent the Climbing Wall for your group or orginization, please fill out the:

Climbing Wall Reservation Form

Climbing Wall Policies

  •  Minimum age requirement is 12 years. All climbers under the age of 16 must have a parent/guardian present at all times.
  •  All climbers must sign the Climbing Wall waiver.  Under the age of 18 must have parent signature.  
  • All climbers must swipe in by using their ETSU I.D.
  • Remove jewelry, empty pockets, and use safety straps for glasses. Climbers with long hair must tie back hair when on the wall.
  • Authorized instructors must be present and attentive.
  • Fully closed toed shoes are required. Climbing shoes, athletic shoes, tennis shoes and hiking boots are acceptable – no sandals!
  • No horseplay or unsafe conduct will be tolerated!
  • Climbers must take proper care of all equipment. No tossing carabiners/belay devices, etc.
  •  Proper climbing procedures and commands must be used.
  • Problems such as accidents, loose holds, and equipment damage must be reported to staff immediately.
  • For policies and procedures regarding personal harness use, bouldering, belay authorization, lead climbing, or helmet use please refer to staff members on duty.
  • Use of the wall is subject to the discretion of the OA staff on duty.

 

 Outdoor Adventure at ETSU recognizes 3 levels for skills associated with climbing wall activities:

  •  1st time climbers and climb only participants
  • Top rope belay for indoor climbing
  •  Lead sport climbing/belay for indoor climbing