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SCSU Climbing Wall
The SCSU Climbing Wall opened on January 20, 2005 in the new Student Recreation Center. The wall has over 2100 square feet of climbing surface is a combination of integrated granite replica panels which includes an overhang, negative pitch, corner climbs and a series of crack elements.
The second portion of the wall includes a 40’ traverse wall, and a large wood portion coated with a textured surface featuring a chimney climb, multiple negative pitches and a ceiling wall to wall feature. The wall offers 12 climbing stations and is Central Minnesota's premier indoor climbing facility.
Climbing shoes are offered for a rental fee and instructional programs are available for a nominal fee. Additionally Outdoor Endeavors provides outside groups opportunities to rent the facility for school & church groups, corporate, and business incentives along with other specialized programming.
GROUP RESERVATIONS are ONLY scheduled outside of open hours. We cannot accommodate groups during open hours.
Community users must hold a current semester climbing wall pass or be sponsored by a student or membership holder to access the climbing wall during open hours.
Hours of operation
Climbing Wall
Academic School Year
| Sunday-Wednesday | 6:00pm to 9:00pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 6:00pm to 9:00pm |
| Saturdays | 12:00pm to 3:00pm |
Spring Break 2013 (March 11-15)
| Monday, Wednesday, Friday | 5:00pm to 7:45pm |
| Tuesday/Thursday | Closed |
| Saturday-Sunday (Available for Rental Only) | Closed |
Exceptions: Hours will vary according to holidays, academic year breaks and facility events. Please see updates at Building Hours.
Climbing Rates
Individual Rates
| FREE to SCSU students with valid ID Non-Student & Community Rates |
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| Daily Access Pass | $6/person |
| Semester Climbing Pass | $50/person |
| Climbing Shoe Rental | $3/person |
Group Reservations
| Up to 10 participants | $70 hour |
| Up to 15 participants | $90 hour |
| Up to 20 participants | $130 hour |
| GROUP RESERVATIONS are ONLY scheduled outside of open hours. We cannot accommodate groups during open hours. * We can host Birthday Parties, Retreats, Employee Wellness Programs, and Instructional Programs at the group reservation rates. * These programs are available outside of normally scheduled hours * Contact us at 320-308-3772 for more information All prices include set up & take down time and only reflect direct programming time. It also includes a 1:5 facilitator to participant ratio. Additionally, add on services such as food & refreshments can be arranged with advance notice. |
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Policies
| *All climbers must have current release forms signed. Minors require the signature of a parent or legal guardian. * Rules are posted at the climbing wall. Outdoor Endeavors staff will enforce these rules and reserve the right to limit privileges if necessary. * Group reservations and clinics start promptly at the time indicated. There are no refunds or extended programs for individuals or groups that are late. * Every attempt is made to be flexible with scheduling group reservations. Outdoor Endeavors reserves the right to charge for the actual number of climbers or for groups that no show. |
Climbing Wall Access
GROUP RESERVATIONS are ONLY scheduled outside of open hours. We cannot accommodate groups during open hours.
Community users must hold a current semester climbing wall pass or be sponsored by a student or membership holder to access the climbing wall during open hours.
Required Forms
All participants utilizing the SCSU Climbing Wall must have a current release on file with Outdoor Endeavors. If a participant is under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must read & sign the waiver before presenting it to the Outdoor Endeavors Staff.
Belay Certification
Belaying is the act of controlling rope given to a climber and controlling the climbers descent with the aid of climbing hardware. Outdoor Endeavors trains participants to belay in the Rock Climbing Skills Clinics listed below. In order to belay climbers at the wall you must be certified to belay at our facility using our equipment and the belay techniques we recommend. In order to obtain a Belay Certification Card, climbers must do one of the following:
- Participate & successfully complete a Rock Climbing Skills Clinic
- Complete a challenge test arranged with the Climbing Wall Graduate Assistant or Student Manager
- Re-test annually to keep certification current
Cost for a belay skills challenge test or annual re-test is $20 and can be done during open hours or during a Climbing Wall Skills Clinic. We encourage all climbers to improve their skills and re-certify annually. You will receive a belay card that you need to have with you if you are belaying at the climbing wall.
