Climbing Event Overview
Climbing events are a fun, active alternative to your typical Birthday or group event. Our boulder wall allows participants the chance to enjoy the sport of climbing with a lower intimidation factor you might feel when climbing at height.
Our Climbing Instructors will lead groups through an introductory climbing session that includes a safety briefing on how to utilize the wall to minimize risk and some fundamental climbing techniques to help participants maximize their time on the wall.
What to Wear
Climbing is an all-body sport, so you should wear athletic clothing that provides a full range of motion. We recommend you wear pants to protect your legs from scraping on the walls, and you are required to wear closed-toe shoes. Climbing shoes are available at no extra cost. Please bring your own socks.
What Not to Wear
Anything you don't want to be scratched, dented, or dropped should be kept off the walls. Jewelry, such as dangling necklaces, earrings, or rings, can hook onto climbing holds and cause injury. Other hazardous accessories we recommend removing include watches, loose-fitting glasses, and scarves.
Common Misconceptions
- I can't climb because I'm afraid of heights. Fear of heights is normal. Facing that fear is very rewarding for most climbers, and you don't have to go to the top.
- You have to be in excellent shape to climb. Climbing is mentally and physically challenging, but we have wall sections and routes suited to all abilities.
- Im too old (or young) to participate. You are never too old to climb. Climbing is a fun and engaging activity for a wide age range of participants. Typically the lower age range for participating tends to be around eight years old.
Group Event Pricing
| Climbing Event Pricing | University Student Groups | University Departments/ Members | Public/ Non-Members | |
| Standard Event (up to 15 Participants) | $195 | $250 | $275 | Group Event Request Form |
| Extras | ||||
| Each Additional 5 Participants | $145 | $200 | $245 | |
| Each Additional Hour | $100 | $125 | $140 | |
- A $75 non-refundable reservation fee is required for Public groups
- The reservation fee is applied to the event fee total
- Standard Event Includes
- 2 hours of facility access
- Instructors
- All necessary equipment (Climbing shoes, Chalk, Crashpads)
- Setup & tear down
Submit a Group Event Request
Contact Outdoor Recreation
- Email: outdoorrec@arizona.edu
