Climbing Wall

Climbing Wall Hours of Operation

Regular Academic Year Hours: Monday - Thursday: 6 - 9 PM
Thanksgiving Break: Wednesday & Thursday, November 27 & 28: Closed
Exam Week: Closed
Winter Break: Closed

Membership and Admission Charges

The newly-renovated 35-foot tall climbing wall offers opportunities for novice, intermediate, and advanced climbers.

Day Passes
- BGSU Student/SRC Member: FREE
- BGSU Faculty/Staff/Retiree, Non-SRC Member (Adult or Child): $5
Fall or Spring Semester Passes
- BGSU Student/SRC Member: FREE
- BGSU Faculty/Staff/Retiree: $40
- Non-SRC Member (Adult): $50
- Non-SRC Member (Child): $30
All rental equipment is provided FREE of charge.
Rental shoes are thoroughly sanitized after each use.
Personal chalk is not permitted. Alcohol-based liquid chalk is provided to climbers FREE of charge.
Use of street or tennis shoes is strictly prohibited. All climbers must use personal climbing shoes or FREE rental shoes.
Trained staff are available to assist and instruct.
Belayers are required to pass a skills test and be re-approved by Office of Recreation staff.

How to Purchase a Climbing Wall Pass

Semester or day passes are available at the Student Recreation Center Welcome Desk, through the BGSU RecWell app for iPhone or android, or online using the new MyRec portal: https://myrec.bgsu.edu/
Faculty & Staff: When logging in, select ‘BGSU MyRec Login’ and use your BGSU username and password.
Community Members: Contact Julia Adams at jthatch@bgsu.edu to receive your username and password.

Rent the Climbing Wall

Wall Rental: $120/hour | Certified Staff Member: $20/hour

Complete the Student Recreation Center Rental Request Form.

Mission

Create opportunities for leadership advancement, team development and personal growth.
Challenge students to expand beyond their personal boundaries and self-imposed limitations to broaden their understanding of themselves and the natural world.

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Go to the MyRec Portal

David J. Webb Excellence Award

The Outdoor Program received the David J. Webb Program Excellence Award, a national award, from AORE (Association of Outdoor Recreation and Education).

Rent the Climbing Wall

The Climbing Wall is a great option to kick organizational meetings up a notch, celebrate team accomplishments, or have a birthday party. The helpful and knowledgeable Outdoor Program staff are trained to belay and provide the encouragement and know-how to make any event effective and memorable. Rental includes complimentary access to climbing equipment and gear.

BGSU Student Organization/Office/Department: $79 per hour
Community Groups: $120 per hour
Belay-Trained Staff Member :$15 per hour (As determined by SRC Management)

For More Information: Julia Adams, Coordinator, Member Services and SRC Operations
419-372-7485 | jthatch@bgsu.edu

Updated: 11/18/2024 01:58PM