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Announcement: CU Denver is Celebrating 50 Years

Whether you’re an alumnus, current student, member of the faculty and staff, donor, or neighbor, you’re a valuable part of the CU Denver community. Help us celebrate the last 50 years and a future that works for all.

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Our 38-foot Climbing Wall and 12-foot Bouldering Wall offer a variety of activities for all skill levels. Come in and climb during our open hours, or attend one of our clinics, lessons, or workshops. Routes are reset frequently, so there is always something new to climb!

Never climbed before? All the gear you need can be rented at no cost, and our knowledgeable staff is here to help show you the ropes!

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Climbing Wall

Monday–Thursday: 12–8 p.m.

Friday: 12–6 p.m.

Saturday: 12–3 p.m.

Sunday: CLOSED

 

Bouldering Wall

Monday–Sunday: Open during facility hours

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- Please create a welcoming environment for all.

- Patrons must check in at the climbing area desk before entering the climbing area.

- No chewing gum or headphones allowed.

- Cursing, offensive language, general harassment, etc. will not be tolerated. 

- Encouraging others is recommended.

- Do not step on, hang on, or swing on the rope.

- Closed toed shoes must be worn during climbing and belaying.

- Participant will be charged for unreturned or damaged equipment.

- Patrons must pass the belay test before belaying other climbers.

- Use of chalk sock and chalk bag is highly encouraged.

- Metal lead climbing anchors are not allowed for hand or foot holds

- Only three climbers may be on the bouldering wall at one time. Be respectful of others’ time. 

- Move the bouldering pads to the proper fall zone.

- Having a spotter is recommended. 

- Proper climbing and falling technique is required. Please down climb before falling. 

- Do not run at, jump on, jump off or bat-hang on the bouldering wall. 

- PBUS (pull, break, under, slide) technique is the standard used for all climbing wall participants.

- Lowering a climber should be performed in a slow and controlled manner. The person doing the lowering should announce “lowering” to inform others that a climber is coming down. 

- Patrons must pass the belay test before belaying other climbers.

- Patrons must pass the Lead climbing test before lead belaying other climbers.

- Helmets are not required

- Lead climbers are required to “close the system.”

- Staff have the authority to cease lead climbing at their discretion. 

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CU Denver

Lola & Rob Salazar Student Wellness Center

1355 12th Street

Denver, CO 80204


lynxwellness@ucdenver.edu

303.315.WELL (9355)

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