Climbing Center - Specific Climbing & Bouldering Policies
Following these policies does not ensure safe climbing.
CLIMBING IS DANGEROUS!
Climbing Policies
Buddy checks are required; climber and belayer must check each other’s equipment before climbing.
Climbing shoes are the only personal equipment allowed to be used in the Climbing Center.
Climbing Center equipment must stay in the Climbing Center – this includes trips to the restrooms.
Climbing shoes cannot be worn outside the Climbing Center. They will scuff the facility floors. If climbing shoes are not used, you must climb with approved closed-toe shoes. Climbing Center shoes must be worn with socks.
Properly care for climbing equipment. Don’t step on ropes, drop or throw carabiners and belay devices, etc.
Follow your rope to avoid excessive swinging. Keep the rope between your arms while climbing. Maintain awareness of where a fall will take you, keeping yourself in a position to fall, swing, lower, and land safely.
Do not walk under climbers. Only walk behind belayers.
All belayers must be anchored to the daisy chain ground anchors.
Bouldering Policies
Climbing without a rope is allowed on the bouldering wall only.
Climbing on or hanging from the ceiling beam will result in loss of Climbing Center privileges.
Spotters and crash pads are recommended when
bouldering.