Climbing Gym
The Climbing Gym is open!
Fall and spring semester hours
Monday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 12-10 p.m.
Break, finals and summer hours
Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 12-8 p.m.
Find a variety of bouldering and route climbing terrain for all skill levels in this 7,000+ square foot climbing gym. The Climbing Gym boasts top-rope and lead climbs as well as diverse terrain for bouldering. The teaching area has shock rock (real looking and featured rock texture) and will enables lead, anchor building, and multi-pitch clinics to take place in the climbing gym. Learn more about our climbing gym requirements.
Looking for facility space or room availability in the Rec?
Climbing gym pass: $30 per semester or $7.50 per day
Shoe rentals: $24 per semester or $2.50 per day
Semester pass requirements​
- Must be a Rec Center member.
- Must be at least 12 years of age and accompanied by an adult if under 15.
- Must be at least 15 years of age to become belay certified.
Interested in learning how to climb or further develop your skills? Check out our class offerings
Climbing Gym: Group Rentals
*Group rentals are only available to CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ Student groups and Recreation Center Members.
- Includes 2 hours of climbing gym access, climbing shoes, and harnesses.
- Staff will provide climbing gym orientation including bouldering and autobelay use.
- Staff will not provide belaying or belay instruction.
- Group members may toprope belay only if they have previously passed the toprope belay test in our climbing gym.
- Staff may not be able to administer a toprope belay test at the start of your event.
Cost | $15/person |
Group size | minimum 10, maximum 30. |
- Includes 2 hours of climbing gym access, climbing shoes, and harnesses.
- Staff will provide climbing gym orientation including bouldering and autobelay use.
- Staff will provide toprope belaying at a ratio of 1 belayer to 5 participants.
- Group members may toprope belay only if they have previously passed the toprope belay test in our climbing gym.
- Staff may not be able to administer a toprope belay test at the start of your event.
Cost | $25/person |
Group size | minimum 10, maximum 30. |
Climbing Gym Group Rentals Availability:
- June 1 - July 31
- Monday – Thursday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance
Cancellation Policy:
- 30 days written notice of cancellation: full refund
- 7 days written notice of cancellation: 80% refund
- Less than 7 days notice: no refund
- If CU Outdoor Pursuits cancels for any reason: full refund
Age Restrictions:
- Participants must be 12 years of age to enter the gym.
- Ages 12-14 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone at a ratio of 1 adult to 5 youth.
- Ages 15-17 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone at a ratio of 1 adult to 10 youth.
- Chaperones must stay nearby and engaged with their participants at all times.
- Ages 15 and up can toprope belay if they have previously passed the toprope belay test in our climbing gym.
- Everyone must sign a waiver, and everyone under the age of 18 must have a parent/legal guardian sign a waiver. Waivers are available electronically and can be signed in advance.
Free Climbing Events
Contact Outdoor Pursuits
Outdoor Pursuits Desk and Climbing Gym Hours
Fall and spring semester hours
Monday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
Tuesday-Friday: 9 a.m.-11 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 12-10 p.m.
Break, finals and summer hours
Monday-Friday: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday: 12-8 p.m.
Please call 303-492-6080 for rental needs.