WWU climbing wall with colorful climbing tape and climbing holds

Climbing Classes

We are pleased to offer a variety of climbing classes at the Student Recreation Center for climbers of all abilities, taught by our qualified climbing wall student staff!

Check out the descriptions for the various climbing classes we offer below. If you have any questions about a particular class, feel free to ask the rock wall staff. If the scheduled class times listed below do not work for you but you’d still like to participate, please email Dane Siegfried.

Note: Each participant must register and pay by 5 p.m. on the day before the scheduled class that they would like to attend.

a person holding onto a red climbing hold on the WWU climbing wall

Class Descriptions

Students will learn the basics of bouldering including policies, technique,  and safety. All equipment will be provided, but if you have your own shoes you are more than welcome to bring them. This class will be taught by the wall attendant.

  • Fall Quarter Class Dates: October 10th, November 7th, & November 28th
  • Time: 6:30PM – 8:00PM
  • Cost: $10
  • Wall Attendant is the instructor

    Students will learn the basics of Top Rope Climbing including policies, procedures, equipment, tying in, climbing commands, belaying and safety. All equipment will be provided, but if you have your own harness or shoes you are more than welcome to bring them. To sign up, please complete the registration at the Recreation Center front desk.

    • Fall Quarter Class Dates: October 11th, November 8th, & November 29th
    • Time: 6:00PM – 8:00PM
    • Cost: $20
    • Register at the Rec Center front desk

      Learn to belay and lead sport climbing routes. This two hour class shows you the proper techniques for belaying a lead climber and how to climb routes with pre-placed protection. Participants must be proficient at top-rope belay to take the course. All equipment will be provided, but if you have your own harness, shoes or rope you are more than welcome to bring them. *Pre-requisite: Top Rope Authorization To sign up, please complete the registration form at the Recreation Center front desk.

      • Fall Quarter Class Dates: October 12th, November 9th, & November 30th
      • Time: 6:00PM – 8:00PM
      • Cost: $20
      • Register at the Rec Center front desk

        Get one-on-one private group instruction from our knowledgeable and experienced climbing staff! Learn proper techniques and develop climbing skills for any level. To sign up, please email Dane Siegfried or ask a climbing wall attendant for more information. Cost: $25/hour