Outdoor Adventure Program
Climbing and Bouldering
The annual Cary St. Crux is back! Join us on February 12 for a Top Rope Climbing Competition for all levels of climber.
Enter any heat time that works for you! You'll be met at the door with the option of climbing in the Beginner Intermediate or Advanced categories. Go for the top three in your category for a choice from our Prize Pool! The Advanced category will have a chance at our final routes to prove their mettle and win their medal along with first pick of the Prize Pool.
A FREE T-SHIRT is included with each ticket! Join us right before finals for a dyno competition, and make sure to enter the raffle for a free chalk bag.
Prove yourself to your peers, your followers, and even yourself!
Prices for the event:
$20 until February 1
$25 until February 11
$30 at the door
Get more information and register.
New to climbing at Cary Street Gym? Please read about the wall and our policies below our clinic schedules.
Roped Climbing Hours Spring 2022
- Monday - Thursday, 12:00 - 10:00 p.m.
- Friday 12:00 - 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday CLOSED
- Sunday 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Belay Clinics
Want to become more independent in rock climbing? Learning to belay allows you to climb with a partner, and is a fundamental skill for all rock climbers. OAP staff will teach current best practices for belaying, and answer any and all questions about climbing in the Cary St. Gym.
Every Wednesday, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Pre-registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome!
Spring 2022 Clinics
Registration opens for all clinics on January 15, and closes at the time of the clinic.
| Clinic | Date | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Climbing Technique Clinic | Jan 24 | Monday | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
| Belay Clinic | Jan 26 | Wednesday | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
| Belay Clinic | Feb 2 | Wednesday | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
| Sport Climbing Clinic | Feb 3 | Thursday | 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
| Climbing Technique Clinic | Feb 7 | Monday | 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. |
| Belay Clinic | Feb 9 | Wednesday | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
| Belay Clinic | Feb 16 | Wednesday | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
| Gym to Crag Clinic | Feb 18 | Friday | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
| Belay Clinic | Feb 23 | Wednesday | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
| Sport Climbing Clinic | Feb 24 | Thursday | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
| Belay Clinic | March 2 | Wednesday | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
| Climbing Technique Clinic | March 3 | Thursday | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. |
| Belay Clinic | March 16 | Wednesday | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
| Gym to Crag Clinic | March 18 | Friday | 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
| Belay Clinic | March 23 | Wednesday | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
| Sport Climbing Clinic | March 24 | Thursday | 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. |
| Belay Clinic | March 30 | Wednesday | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
| Climbing Technique Clinic | April 1 | Friday | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
| Belay Clinic | April 6 | Wednesday | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
| Sport Climbing Clinic | April 7 | Thursday | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
| Belay Clinic | April 13 | Wednesday | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
| Gym to Crag Clinic | April 15 | Friday | 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. |
| Belay Clinic | April 20 | Wednesday | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
| Climbing Technique Clinic | April 21 | Thursday | 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. |
| Belay Clinic | April 27 | Wednesday | 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. |
In This Section
The Cary Street Gym Climbing area features a 35-foot climbing wall with six top rope and one lead climbing routes. This area also features one freestanding and 18-foot bouldering section.
- There is no additional cost to members or guests to use the climbing area.
- The Climbing Wall is a chalk free area. However, liquid chalk is allowed.all bouldering is drop-in any time the building is open, and roped climbing drop-in is available during posted hours.
- Climbing harnesses & shoes are available for free rental
- Lead climbing is only available during climbing clinics, which must be registered for in advance.
- Patrons can register for climbing clinics online. Use the link above to register.
Fall 2021
- In order to belay, you must pass a belay test administered by an OAP staff member.
- Participants may ask to take the belay test at the climbing wall desk.
- Fall 2021 update: belay approvals last for one semester.
- If you do not pass the test the first time, you are welcome to come back and take it again (after a 24 hour wait time).
- If you are new to belaying, OAP offers belay clinics on weeknights. Register using the link above.
- With the return of belaying, we will also move back to having all participants tie into the ropes at the climbing wall using a figure-8 follow through.
- If you are not comfortable tying this knot, OAP staff will teach you how to tie it!
- You are welcome to bring your own belay device, or you can borrow a friction plate (ATC) device from the OAP free of charge during your visit to the Wall.