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. .
All WCU community members are welcome - best of all it's FREE!
Spring 2013 Hours for Open Climbing:
Monday 4-8pm
Tuesday 4-8pm
Wednesday 4-8pm
Thursday 4-8pm
Friday 4-7pm
The Climbing Wall will be closed on the following dates:
January 21st: MLK Day
February 25-March 1st (Preperation and route setting for the climbing competition)
March 22-29: Spring Break
Exam Week: May 8-12
Events at the Climbing Wall
WEDNESDAY and THURSDAY NIGHT BELAY CLASSESDo you get tired of waiting for someone to belay you? Want to be able to belay your friends? Learn how to belay at a BCC belay clinic; no need to sign up in advance!
Location: BCC Climbing Wall
Time: 6-8pm
Cost: FREE
FRIDAY KIDS CLIMB:
January 18th
February 1st and 15th
March 1st ad 15th
April 12th and 26th
Are your kids itching to scale the wall? Looking for something fun to do with your
family on a Friday night? Look no more. Kids Climb is only open to children under
the age of 18 years old who weigh at least 40lbs.
Cost: $5.00 per child if at least one parent is a member of the CRC
$10.00 per child if neither parent is a member of the CRC
Time: 5-7pm
LEAD CLIMBING CLINIC
February 2nd
Take your climbing skills to the next level and learn how to lead routes from the
ground up. We’ll cover the basics of lead climbing and belaying a lead climber. You’ll
get to practice some "moc" leads as well as try out a lead fall or two. This class
is for participants who are currently belay-certified at the BCC climbing wall.
Location: BCC Climbing Wall
Time: 1-6pm
Sign up deadline: 1/31
Cost: $20 for anyone!!
CULLOWHEE ROCK AND RUMBLE FEST
March 2
The Base Camp Cullowhee Climbing Wall in partnership with the WCU Climbing Team is
hosting its fourth annual BOULDERING competition and its going to rock! This collegiate
competition offers three categories, recreational, intermediate, and advanced for
both men and women and is a part of the Appalachian Region of the Collegiate Climbing
Series. Students from any college or university are welcome! Sign up in person at
Base Camp Cullowhee or by calling the BCC office at 828-227-3633 for regristration
by credit card. *competitors must be enrolled as a collegiate student.
Cost: Early registration (before March 8): $25 Day of registration $35
Time: 10am
Getting Started at the Climbing Wall is Easy. Follow These Steps ...
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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.
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.
Special Events and Groups
The climbing wall is available for special events for your class, club, birthday party,
or other groups.
Academic Classes- No Charge
On-Campus Groups- $10 per person for 2 hours (Student Organizations, Student/Faculty/Staff,
etc.)
Off-Campus Groups- $20 per person for 2 hours (Camps and Conferences, Church Groups,
4-H, other Educational Organizations)
Contact Josh Whitmore at jwhitmore@email.wcu.edu or 828-227-3466 to reserve your session.
*all cancellations within 2-weeks of scheduled event result in an 8 person charge.
**climbing shoes are included in costs.
***payment/liability release must be made in advance of the event.