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University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
The Active Living Centre features a 35-foot climbing wall with varying levels of difficulty and four auto-belays. Recreation Services offers climbing classes that allow for skill progression – teaching both fundamentals and advanced techniques.
Climbing is an excellent way to challenge yourself mentally, get a full body workout and develop flexibility.
Climbing programs and access to the climbing wall is temporarily suspended. Please check back regularly for updates.
We welcome you to use the climbing wall after first completing a climbing orientation session and filling out a waiver form.
You can complete your orientation during any Open Climb time, subject to staff availability.
The climbing orientation is $20 and includes:
Already know how to belay? After attending the climbing orientation, you can complete a quick belay test ($5) with the climbing wall supervisor to get started.
Please complete the participant waiver before you use the UM climbing wall.
Please e-mail tanya.angus@umanitoba.ca if you have questions.
You can pay your fees at the Active Living Centre customer service desk.
Recreation Services members receive a 20% discount on passes. All passes are available for purchase at the Active Living Centre customer service desk.
For programs descriptions, times and dates offered, and to register, see the UM Sport and Recreation registration portal. You must complete the participant waiver before using the wall.
These programs are available upon request and pricing will vary:
Please e-mail tanya.angus@umanitoba.ca for details.
This non-instructional, social club at our Fort Garry campus provides you with the opportunity to share your passion for climbing with others. The club practices the art of bouldering and does not do much rope climbing.
As with all UM Rec Clubs, UM students must make up 65% of the club’s membership, to promote strong student participation and leadership within the club.
The club mainly meets at the Bouldering Wall in the Frank Kennedy Centre. The club has periodic access to the Climbing Wall in the Active Living Centre.
Club membership is open to students, staff and alumni only.
You cannot purchase a day pass to access the wall as part of the UM Climbing Club; you must pay the annual membership fee.
Find the Climbing Club schedule on the REC Clubs Schedule and the UM Recreation Services mobile app.
Contact the UM Climbing Club:
Are you already an avid climber? Put your skills to the test and register for our annual climbing competition. This year's competition took place on March 8, 2020.
Ask for details about next year's competition at the Active Living Centre customer service desk.
Looking for a group training, team or birthday party activity? Our climbing wall is available for private bookings. The rental includes:
For private bookings please e-mail tanya.angus@umanitoba.ca.
For birthday party inquiries and pricing, please visit Mini U Programs.
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