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Climbing Wall

Introduction
Facility reservations for groups
Instructional climbing programs
Drop-in climbing access requirements
Free access for undergraduate students
Hours, costs, waiver forms
Contact information 
Location


Introduction

The climbing wall is a leading-edge climbing facility, consisting of dynamic climbing structures that are among the highest in the country. We offer a wide variety of climbing experiences including bouldering, top-rope climbing and lead climbing for recreational and high performance climbers.

We are driven by a passion for climbing and a commitment to promoting the benefits of climbing as a lifestyle. As such we invite everyone to enjoy our wide range of programs!

We offer

  • drop-in climbing opportunities,
  • instructional programs,
  • private lessons for groups and individuals

We do not have staff available to belay drop-in climbers

Important

  • Assumption of Risk Agreement must be signed by parent or guardian of an under 18 participant
  • Participants older than 18 must complete a Waiver of Liability Agreement

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Facility Reservations for Groups

We cater to a wide variety of group requirements including

  • Birthday parties, community groups, team building, custom bookings, rappelling, party room
  • Group exposure sessions are generally two hours long and include instruction on
    • movement and bouldering skills
    • climbing on some of the highest structures in Western Canada

How to make a reservation

  • Check hours of operation for available booking times
  • Call the customer service representative at 780-492-2767; email climbing@ualberta.ca
  • Facility fee (dependent on group numbers. see below) required with reservation
  • Confirmation package will be sent via email, fax or mail
  • Bring completed waiver/assumption of risk forms with you at your reserved time

 

Fees

  • A facility fee will be levied per group at the time of booking
  • The fee is based on the number of participants in the group
  • A per-participant fee must be paid in addition to the facility fee
    • The per-participant fee is based on the number of climbers in the group

Number of participants

Facility fee

Per participant fee

4 to 8

$40.00

$12.00

9 to 16

$80.00

$11.00

17 to 24

$125.00

$8.00

25 to 32

$185.00

$6.00

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Instructional Climbing Programs

The climbing wall offers a number of instructional climbing programs for children, adults and youth. All programs fees include the use of equipment.

Detailed information about climbing courses and classes is available online and on campus at

How to Register for Activities

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Drop-in Climbing Access requirements

Types of Passes
Cordless $6  
Top Rope $6 Annual recheck - $6
Lead $12 Annual recheck - $12
Access Card prices include GST.

  • Purchase an Access Card to gain admission to the climbing complex.
  • Present the card and one piece of picture ID each time you use the climbing wall.

Important

  • All climbing wall users must complete a waiver form
  • All climbers must check in at the wall
  • Although the Access Card is a one-time annual cost, payment of an admission fee is required each time you climb
  • All Access Passes are valid for one year from date of issue
  • Climbers wishing to top rope must successfully complete a High Wall Check
  • Climbers wishing to lead must successfully complete a Lead Climbing Check. Please email climbing@ualberta.ca to schedule.
  • In all cases, climbers 13 years or younger must be supervised by an adult
  • Children 13 or younger may be belayed by an adult who has successfully completed the High Wall Check

 Free access for undergraduate students on Wednesdays (September 1 - November 30)

Undergraduate Student Free Climb - 1200 - 1600, Wednesdays

Cut-off for check-in at the wall is 1500

  • Undergraduate Student Free Climb is available to undergraduate students only
  • A current Access Membership card is required
  • Equipment rentals are available at the regular rate
  • All climbers must complete an Assumption of Risk Agreement/ Waiver of Liability Agreement

Program made possible with funds from the Campus Recreation Enhancement Fund.

 
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Hours, costs, waiver forms

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Contact information

Seth Johnston , supervisor, climbing wall
Contact information
 
Phone 780-492-2767
email: climbing@ualberta.ca
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Location

SW corner of the Universiade Pavilion (Butterdome)
87th Avenue and 116 Street
University of Alberta

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