Indoor Climbing

Get Involved

Looking for a way into the climbing community? Want to climb outside?

Join The SIUC Climbing Club!

Club meetings are held Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. by the bouldering cave. Or find us on Facebook.

Climbing Wall

The routes on our 28-foot high indoor rock climbing wall are reset every semester. You don’t have to be familiar with rock climbing or have your own equipment to use the Climbing Wall.

Fees:

Climbing Wall Facility: Free
Hardware: Free
Shoes: Free
Belay Check: Free

Features include:

3 simulated faces, including slab, overhanging, and vertical top sections.
New So iLL climbing holds provide a bright and dynamic climbing experience
Perfect Decent Auto-Belay system

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Questions?

For questions about the climbing center, call 618-453-1276 or email Touch of Nature's Base Camp. or stop by the Touch of Nature's Base Camp office located across the hall from the West Weight Room in the Student Recreation Center.

Bouldering Cave

Getting the hang of climbing upside down is easy with the Bouldering Cave System. The Bouldering Cave includes overhangs from 45-90° and is located under the central staircase in the lower level of the Student Recreation Center.

Policies

Sign in at the Front Desk when climbing during operating hours. While climbing in the cave, sign in on the clipboard!
Individuals are required to wear closed-toed shoes while climbing. Climbing shoes are available for rent at the equipment desk.
Climbers cannot utilize their own hardware. Individuals wishing to belay in the facility may utilize aperture-style or assisted locking devices provided by Touch of Nature's Base Camp. These may be checked out at the equipment desk.
Climbers may not boulder past the designated line on the climbing wall. Individuals bouldering should have spotters.