Western Carolina offers one of the most extensive climbing programs in the east,
and the TALLEST collegiate wall in North Carolina!
The Base Camp Climbing wall offers 2100 square feet of climbing surface and is 50 ft. tall. There are routes designed for the first-time climber as well as for the serious climber looking for a workout. In addition to rope climbing on the tall part of the wall, there also is a bouldering arch ideal for working on technique without the hassle of waiting for a belay. The wall is now open to lead climbing- ask on duty staff members for more information.
All WCU community members are welcome - best of all it's FREE!
Breaking News for Fall 2009
Base Camp Cullowhee presents the 2009 Reel Rock Film TourComing to the A.K. Hinds University Center Theater on October 27th.
Show starts at 7:30PM and costs $5 for WCU student/faculty/staff and
$8 for the general public. For more information visit the website by clicking here!
All waivers and belay certifications must be renewed this semester.
Please take the time to fill out the new waiver, and to challenge the belay test for the level of certification you have had or want to have.
Kids climb will be offered the third Friday of every month from 6pm -8pm.
Indoor Lead Climbing clinics will be offered this semester.
Sign up at Base Camp Cullowhee for the session on October3rd.
Fall Semseter Hours |
Costs |
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Monday 3:00 to 9:00 PM |
Open Climb | FREE | ||||||
| Tuesday 3:00 to 9:00 PM | Harness Rental | FREE | ||||||
| Wednesday 3:00 to 9:00 PM | Climbing Shoe Rental | $3.00 | ||||||
| Thursday 3:00 to 9:00 PM | Chalk Bag Rental | $3.00 | ||||||
| Friday 3:00 to 8:00 PM | Chalk Ball Purchase | $5.00 | ||||||
| Kids Climb 3rd Friday each Month | Chalk Block Purchase | $3.00 |
Getting Started at the Climbing Wall is Easy. Follow These Steps ...
- Check In.
Stop at the front desk and sign your paperwork. Once you are in the system, we can easily look you up in the database. - Exchange Cat Card for Climbing Equipment.
The basic equipment is free, other stuff requires a small fee. - Find a Belayer According to your Card Color.
Either staff or other qualified students. Staff are available to help with putting on harnesses and choosing the best route. -
Get on the Wall. Now is your time to climb! Challenge yourself to do more than you ever thought was possible.
Learn to Climb
Base Camp Cullowhee's Climbing Wall Staff Members are passionate about climbing. From learning how to tie basic knots to learning advanced skills like lead climbing on our wall, our staff can teach it. Every Thursday we offer a FREE belay class. Fall classes begin at 6pm and are limited to eight people. First come, first serve! Bring a friend!
Belay Workshop- Every Thursday at 6pm (show up early!)
Belay Challenge- Already know how to harness up, tie your own knots, and belay- ask a staff member to offer you your chance to skip the class and show us what you already know. Successful challenges earn yellow card certification.
Lead Climbing Workshop- Only $15 which includes instruction and the check off. Space limited to 10 participants. Participants must already have yellow card certification. For more information call Base Camp Cullowhee or stop by for a visit!
Special Events and Groups
The climbing wall is available for special events for your class, club, birthday party, or other groups.
Contact Dave Denny at dbdenny@wcu.edu or 828-227-3466 to reserve your session.
External Links
ClimbMax
The Access Fund