

As a belayer, you have in your hands the safety of a climber high above who is counting on you to perform well.īelay Clinics are designed to allow our climbers to learn the skills to belay independently at the climbing wall. A personal harness may be used after it has been inspected and approved by the climbing wall staff.īelaying is the process of managing the climbing rope, taking rope in or paying it out, depending on the direction in which the climber is moving, and locking it off securely in the event of a fall.

The minimum age to climb is 5 and the child must properly fit into a climbing harness.If the guest is a minor, the Climbing Wall Waiver must be completed by their parent or legal guardian.Participants and guests under the age of 18 must have a parent/legal guardian signature.All participants must complete a Climbing Wall Waiver (PDF waiver below) prior to climbing.Each guest must pay a $10 guest fee and obtain a guest pass at the Kaplan Center Welcome Desk prior to coming to the climbing wall. Students and Kaplan members may bring up to 2 guests per visit.Climbing is FREE to UNC Greensboro students and Kaplan Center members, A UNCG ID or Kaplan Member ID is required at check-in.Whether you are in it for the workout, the mental challenge, or just to have fun, our staff are on-hand to assist you with having a safe and enjoyable climbing experience. In addition to the physical benefits, rock climbing also provides a unique level of excitement and challenge to your workout

This makes for a total body exercise with only one type of workout. Rock climbing is a rewarding exercise because it targets muscles in the arms, chest, back and even the legs. There are routes set for all skill levels that offer a variety of challenging and fun climbing optionsĬlimbing is also a great addition to your exercise routine. UNC Greensboro’s own artificial rock climbing wall, reaches up to 54 feet in height and has many features that replicate real rock, such as cracks, chimneys, arêtes, and more. Intimate Partner Violence Awareness & Prevention.
