17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø

The 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø Climbing Center is modeled after the Red River Gorge in Kentucky, and has over 50 routes that change weekly. It is 40' tall and 90' long and includes six natural crack systems. 

The 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø Climbing Center offers FREE climbing experiences for all 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø students, faculty, and staff. It is not open to the general public. The Climbing Center is in the lobby of the Spoelhof Fieldhouse Complex.

Our instructional staff are trained to create a safe and memorable first-time experience for those learning to climb and belay. A dynamic team of student setters maintain 50 routes from 5.6 to 5.13. The Climbing Center offers a welcoming and hospitable community of 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø students and is a high energy social hub on the 17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø campus.

Questions: Contact Lilliah Engels lge5@calvin.edu)

New Climbers

Download and sign the (pdf)17cÆð²ÝÉçÇø Climbing Center Wavier and read all Climbing Center Rules

FALL and SPRING SEMESTER - ALWAYS FREE TO STUDENTS, FACULTY, AND STAFF

OPEN CLIMBING HOURS - August 31 - December 10; January 20 - April 30

First-timer belay and climbing training available at all sessions

Mondays: 4-5:30pm; 7-9pm

Tuesdays: 4-5:30pm; 7-9pm

Wednesdays: 4-7:30pm

Thursdays: 4-5:30pm; 7-9pm

Fridays: 4-5:30pm; 7-9pm

Saturdays: 12-4pm

Sundays: 2-4pm

*Note: Climbing Center will be CLOSED for Fall Break/Advising, Thanksgiving Break, January Intensive, Spring Break, Easter Break, and Spring Advising

ADDITIONAL CLIMBING CLASSES AND PROGRAMS:

*Sign up at the wall for 4-week classes

Sport Leading Course: Tuesday, 5:30-7pm

Technique Course: Thursday, 5:30-7pm

CONTACT THE PROGRAM DIRECTOR:

Annual Climbing Competition

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