Climbing Wall

This clinic is great for beginner climbers. No experience is necessary! Participants will learn the basics for climbing, including: what climbing equipment is and how to use it, the usage guidelines for climbing at the Outdoor Adventure Center, how to tie in, and how to belay.

Date: Tuesdays (Starting Feb. 8)

Time: 5 p.m.

Location: Outdoor Adventure Center

Cost: $10 for students; $12.50 for faculty/staff

Register at recreation.towson.edu or on the TU Campus Rec mobile app. Registration closes one hour before the clinic start time.

Climbers and belayers of all skill sets and abilities are welcome in the Outdoor Adventure Center. If a climber or belayer requires an adaptation to traditional climbing methods, please see a Campus Rec employee prior to climbing or belaying. 

• Jewelry and hair extending beyond the chin should be removed/tied back. If it is unable to be removed/tied back, the individual may participate at their own risk.
• All pockets must be empty when climbing.
• The use of headphones, stereos, speakers, or other devices to project personal music is not permitted.
• Loose chalk is not permitted. Only chalk balls may be used.
• Personal harnesses and belay equipment must be International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation approved.
• Clinics and workshops have priority over routes. Instructors may ask climbers to move to another route.
• No food products or beverages other than water are permitted on the Climbing Wall floor.
• Climbing above the first quick draw without using a rope is not permitted.
• Climbers must tie directly into the harness using a figure eight follow-through and a finish knot. All knots are to be dressed and set.
• All top rope belayers must possess a Towson University-issued Top Rope Belay Endorsement in order to top rope belay at the Climbing Wall.
• All lead climbers must possess a Towson University-issued Lead Endorsement in order to lead climb or lead belay at the Climbing Wall.
• All belayers must remain standing and keep their brake hand on the rope when belaying.
• Lead climbers should move as vertically as possible and clip in to the quickdraws associated with the attempted route. Lead traverses are not permitted.
• Top rope climbing is not permitted on the ropes directly beside a lead climber.
• Report all emergencies, maintenance issues, vandalism, or misuse of facilities to a Campus Recreation employee or by calling 410-704-2367.

Failure to follow or adhere to the above guidelines and/or the direction of Campus Recreation staff may result in disciplinary action.

View our Climbing Wall hours.

Yes, guests are permitted in our facility. 

Top rope belaying is permitted in our facility.  All belayers must possess a TU-issued Top Rope Belay Endorsement in order to top rope belay at the Climbing Wall. To obtain a TU-issued Top Rope Belay Endorsement, belayers must successfully complete a Skills Check with a staff member. Participants who are new to belaying or do not know how to belay may participate in the free “Top Rope Belay” clinic.

No, we do not allow bouldering at our facility.

Yes, lead climbing is permitted.

The Outdoor Adventure Center welcomes climbers of all abilities and skill levels. We have equipment that can suit every climber of every body type.

Groups may request to reserve a time to climb by completing the Teambuilding Program Request Form.