Bouldering Wall

Bouldering Wall Policies

• All climbers must wear shoes while climbing. Climbing shoes are recommended and can be checked out from the Welcome Center.
• The mats are for climbers. Please use other mats for personal workouts.
• It is strongly recommended that you have a spotter.
• Be aware of those around you while climbing. Do not climb under anyone else.
• Keep mats clear of personal items. Please utilize the cubbies.
• Limit your music to a respectful level.
• Report all damaged equipment to Campus Recreation Staff.
• Bouldering is an inherently risky activity. You are responsible for your personal safety. Climb within your ability.
• Be nice and have fun!

Info For New Climbers

Routes & Holds

• The holds in a route are monochromatic and often marked with colored tape.
• Start a route with your hands on the hold (or holds) marked with a "V" and use only the holds of the same color to climb to the taped box or "V" of the same color on the top.
• While you can climb using any holds you want, if you are looking for a specific challenge you can follow a taped route.

Crux App/Spraywall - download the Crux app

• The Crux app is a way to use your phone to take a photo of the wall and set your routes on the climbing wall.
• The best place to set these routes would be on the spray wall section of the bouldering wall. The spray wall section is set up to have much more holds in a smaller area, allowing for more holds options when using the Crux app. 
• Feel free to climb on the spray wall without using the app or use the app on sections outside of the spraywall.

Difficulty

• The difficulty of routes is rated using the V-scale.
• V0 is the easiest, and the routes get progressively more challenging as the V rating increases.
• Ratings are written on the tape starting hold of a route.
• If a route is difficult, beginners are encouraged to try using the taped holds for any hands and any holds for feet.

Falling

• While the mats are very effective at cushioning a fall, the impact can be lessened by down climbing.
• Absorb the impact of a fall by bending your knees and landing evenly on two, flat feet.