The Climbing Wall at the Recreation Center on the NAU Campus was constructed in December of 2002. Our wall features a challenging crack and a number of top-rope routes and boulder problems, which vary in difficulty.
We maintain routes appropriate for climbers of all skill levels. Ascending a given route may include the use of holds as well as features of the wall itself, such as aretes, bulges, overhangs, and cracks. All routes are clearly marked and rated primarily by our student staff and volunteers. Our routes are designed to help climbers develop and improve technique and to maximize every climber's potential for enjoyment of the sport. New problems are rotated in on a two to three week schedule as old problems are rotated out.
A great deal of teaching takes place at the NAU Climbing Wall, where we strive to maintain an atmosphere of welcoming friendliness for climbers of all skill levels. Beginners will enjoy meeting friendly, outgoing, experienced climbers with a sincere desire and willingness to teach the sport to all newcomers. Experienced climbers will enjoy challenging problems and find great opportunities to meet other climbers at NAU.
We are currently open seven days a week for students, faculty, and staff.
| MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4–7 PM | 4–7 PM | 4–7 PM | 4–7 PM | closed | closed | closed |
| MON | TUE | WED | THU | FRI | SAT | SUN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–11 PM | 7–11 PM | 7–11 PM | 7–11 PM | 5–9 PM | 5–9 PM | 5–9 PM |
The Climbing Wall and all the equipment needed to climb is FREE for all students. Simply bring your student ID to the open climb times listed above.
Non-student semester passes can be purchased at the Recreation Center and provide REC Center Members access to this facility during a variety of open climb times. Belay training is offered during all open climb times, and experienced climbers may test-out during any open climb session. Completion of a belay training course or a belay test-out with a qualified staff member is mandatory prior to the purchase of a semester pass.
Single visit or Five Visit Passes may be purchased without the completion of belay training or test-out, and volunteers are on-hand to assist these users. Only Recreation Center Members are eligible for the purchase of a semester pass, however, Recreation Center members or NAU Students may purchase Single Visit or Five Visit Passes for visitors.
| Day Use Pass | $5.00* |
| Five Visit Pass | $15.00 |
| Semester Pass | $20.00 |
| Shoe or Harness Rental | $3.00† |
| Semester Equipment Rental | $15.00‡ |
*Customers paying for a day pass can apply the cost towards the purchase of a semester pass. Only $5 may be transferred.
†When renting shoes and harness together, the cost is $5.00 total.
‡Includes shoes, harness, chalk bag, chalk, and optional helmet.
Throughout the year we plan special events involving the NAU Climbing Wall such as the Biannual Climbing Wall Open House. Stay tuned for these upcoming events on this page. Upcoming climbing competition. See us.
(Also known as the Adventure Center)
For a two hour time span, we will staff the climbing wall, and upon request, the indoor high elements will also be available to you. For more information, please contact NAU Challenge Course at 928-523-5010.
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