Recreational Sports Outdoor Program

Climbing

Climbing Programs
Group Sessions

The North Shore Wall has a prominent place in the Sports and Health Center. Extending two stories into a skylight, the wall is fully sport-lead capable. Equipped with a simulated ice climbing route, multiple crack systems, a rappel ledge and a great bouldering area, the North Shore Wall offers a wide variety of climbing options.

Tucked on the far side of the ice rink/tennis courts, the inland wall simulates climbing on actual rock far more closely than most modern climbing walls. Realistic flakes, ledges, cracks will take you to the top of this historically significant climbing wall. The bouldering cave attached to the Inland Wall rounds out a spectacular array of possibilities for climbing on campus at UMD. Availability:
North Shore Climbers Club meets from 6-9pm on Tuesdays. The inland wall can be opened during regular climbing hours by request.

North Shore Wall

Monday-Thursday 4-8pm
Friday & Saturday 3-5:45pm
Sunday Closed
The North Shore Wall is subject to closure for trainings and other events. Please call ahead to check availability. Open hours run from the first full week of school to the last week before finals. Closed during finals.

Prices include harnesses, ropes, belay devices, carabiners, instruction and shoes.

Session Pass:

$3 UMD Students/ $10 Others

5-Punch Pass:

$10 UMD Students/ $30 Others

Semester Pass (includes shoes):

$30 UMD Students/ $90 Others

Year Pass (includes shoes):

$50 UMD Students/ $150 Others

First Week Free!!

Climbing is FREE during the first week of Open Climbing Hours September 10- 14. Instructors are always on hand to help answer questions and fit equipment.

Focusing on core strength, balance and coordination, bouldering is a great addition to any work out. Add a challenge to your everyday work out with a bouldering routine. Anyone with a facility or climbing pass may boulder at no additional cost during regular facility hours other than open climbing hours. During open climbing hours you must have a climbing pass to boulder or climb. Please keep your feet below the four-foot high red line.

Set up your own date and time for a group of up to 15 people. Goals include exploring teamwork, group communication, trust or just having fun. Reservation times are based on availability. Call (218) 726- 6257 two weeks in advance to schedule your group session. Includes all gear and instruction.
Cost: $80 per hour (per group of up to 15 people)/$50 UMD student groups

Active fun for kids ages 7 and up! Parties include private use of the Inland Wall, instruction, equipment and treats hidden on the wall for climbers to find. Call (218) 726-6257 two weeks in advance to schedule your climbing birthday party. Cost: $85 per hour (per group of up to 12 people). Includes all gear and instruction.