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!
Summer Hours June 2nd-August 6th |
Costs |
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| Tuesday 3:00 to 7:00 PM | Open Climb | FREE | ||||||
| Wednesday 3:00 to 7:00 PM | Harness Rental | FREE | ||||||
| Climbing Shoe Rental | $3.00 | |||||||
| Chalk Bag Rental | $3.00 | |||||||
| Chalk Ball Purchase | $5.00 | |||||||
| 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 Wednesday we offer a FREE belay class. Summer classes begin at 4pm and are limited to six people. First come, first serve! Did we say they were FREE, and you may get checked out for the yellow belay card which will allow you to belay other yellow card holders. Bring a friend!
Belay Workshop- Every Wednesday at 4pm (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.
Working at the Climbing Wall
Working at the climbing wall is a great way to develop leadership and teaching skills. We have limited space for new staff members but are more than willing to accept applications. For more information, fill out an application and come by Base Camp Cullowhee to learn more about the process of joining our team.
Rock & Rumble Results and Photos
The 2009 Cullowhee Rock & Rumble Fest was a huge success thanks to the efforts of it's many volunteers and sponsors. Check out the final results and from the comp by clicking here !To see photos taken at the comp, click here (facebook)