Climbing 101: Intro to Indoor Rock Climbing

This class is for people who have never been rock climbing!

Rock Climbing is a fun sport that works the entire body and mind. It's a great combination of strength training, delicate gymnastic-like movement, and a challenging mental exercise to figure out your next move on the Wall. 

In this introductory class, you will learn how to adjust a climbing harness to fit you, become familiar with our climbing facility, learn about efficient climbing movement, and have plenty of time to climb! Teaching will be interspersed with climbing and games and is taught by trained climbing instructors.

OA provides all equipment (harness, shoes, ropes, etc.). You should come prepared wearing athletic clothing, bring a water bottle, and have your prox (ID card) to swipe in.

Consider signing up for additional climbing classes to develop your technique by learning more about footwork and hand movements. 

Climbing is available for Princeton University students, faculty, staff, spouses, and visiting summer students. Official Princeton University photo ID required. If registering a spouse, please include their first and last name in the registration questionnaire. 

In order to register, you must fill out the Climbing Wall Use Agreement.

• Until you fill out the Climbing Wall Use Agreement, you will receive the following message: "Sorry, this event is open to specific members only. You will not be able to register for this event." After you fill out the form, you may need to wait up to 60 minutes, then refresh the website and you should be able to register.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Stadium restrooms are closed from approximately Fall Break through Spring Break. 
• When the stadium restrooms are closed, the nearest restrooms are in Jadwin Hall and Jadwin Gym. 
• The nearest ADA and gender inclusive restrooms are in Jadwin Hall on the A level near the loading dock and in the Frick Chemistry Lab on the B level. 
• The climbing wall is accessible up a flight of stairs. To request ramp access, call 609-258-7699 during climbing wall operating hours. If outside of wall operating hours, contact oa@princeton.edu or call 609-258-6230 M-F 9am-5pm 1-2 business days in advance of anticipated use. 
• For a timelaps video of how to get to the climbing wall from Poe field as you go over Washington Road across Streicker Bridge: youtu.be/8AUFI5d7pLI?si=aHz4aQl7-_ZPgPog
• The nearest parking garage is Stadium drive.
• For information on campus accessibility, visit Transportation and Parking Services, 609-258-8300, thepoint@princeton.edu
• For more information: https://outdooraction.princeton.edu/climbing-wall

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