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Climbing Center

Everyone is welcome to climb and build community at Campus Rec's indoor Climbing Center, featuring a 32-foot climbing wall with bouldering up to 14 feet. Staff are happy to provide belays or check your skills so you can belay your partner. We can accommodate a variety of ability levels and provide all of the climbing gear you need. An orientation video and quiz (available at Member Services) are required prior to using the Climbing Center.

Bouldering is climbing without ropes. We offer bouldering along the entire length of our wall, and the wall is available for bouldering during all open Rec Center hours. Roped climbing is only allowed during staffed hours.

Climbing Events

Staffed/Top-Rope HoursMonday - Friday    
9/28/26 - 12/11/26		4:00 PM    8:00 PMAll Skill levels and abilities are welcome at our Climbing Center. Roped climbing is available during our Staffed Hours — our qualified staff are available to belay you and provide information about the Climbing Center. 
Staffed/Top-Rope HoursSaturdays
10/3/26 - 12/5/26		10:00 AM    2:00 PM
Belay ClassesSaturdays
10/3/26 - 12/5/26		12:00 PM    2:00 PMLearn everything you need to know to begin belaying! Qualified staff will teach you the process of belaying a climber, including an overview of gear, basic knots involved in roped climbing, and how to perform a safety check. 
Weeknight Belay Class Wednesdays
10/14/26, 11/4/26, 12/2/26		5:30 PM    7:30 PM
Beginner NightTuesdays
10/6/26, 10/27/26, 11/17/26		5:30 PM - 7:30 PMMeeting new people and learning to climb in the same night?! Join the Outdoor Program for an introduction to the Climbing Center, some climbing tips and tricks, and to meet other new climbers. 
Bouldering Club PracticeMondays
10/28/26 - 12/7/26		6:00 PM - 8:00 PMCome to the Bouldering Club to meet other PSU climbers of all skill levels and improve your climbing skills! The club also trains for competitions in the NC3, an intercollegiate climbing competition circuit, which takes place in Winter and Spring terms.Questions? Email psuboulderingclub@gmail.com.
Womens' Climb NightsTuesdays
10/13/26, 11/3/26, 11/24/26 		5:30 PM - 7:30 PMCome climb and build community with other women, femme, and nonbinary folks at the climbing center! 
Queer Climb NightsWednesdays
10/7/26, 10/28/26, 11/18/26		5:30 PM - 7:30 PMCome climb and build community with other queer climbers at the climbing center! 
International Student NightThursday
10/1/26		4:00 PM - 6:00 PMJoin the Outdoor Program and the Office of International Student and Scholar Services at Campus Rec for an introduction to the Climbing Center. 
Learn to Climb CourseThursdays
10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12		5:30 PM - 6:30 PMJoin our Learn to Climb Class, designed for new climbers interested in learning in a small and supportive environment. This four-part class invites you to discover the fundamentals of climbing, from movement on the wall to learning how to belay and ascend on top rope. Our experienced instructors will provide personalized guidance, ensuring you feel confident and empowered as you connect with fellow climbers in a supportive community. This class is the perfect place to embark on your climbing journey and create community along the way. Class is $40 to register.

View the climbing schedule from your phone by downloading the Campus Rec App. Go to your favorite app store (iOS and Google), search for Portland State Campus Rec, and download!

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Climbing Orientation Video

You are required to watch this Climbing Center orientation video and pass the climbing quiz available at Member Services prior to using the Climbing Center. 

Climbing Orientation Video

Location

Third Floor | Academic & Student Recreation Center

Contact Us

503-725-5668 | odp@pdx.edu

About the Climbing Wall

The Climbing Center wall is a Nicros traversing, bouldering, and climbing wall. The wall is 32-feet high and bouldering is allowed up to 14 feet. The floor surface is covered with seamless Asana crash pads.

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