Outdoor Adventure Program
Climbing and Bouldering
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 closes at the time of the clinic.
| Clinic | Date | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
About the Climbing Area
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.
Belay Approval Policies
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.