Climbing
UM Climbing
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Youth climbing
Mini U offers a variety of climbing camps for participants aged six and up. Campers can experience wall climbing for the first time under the supervision of our certified leaders, learning the basics of safety, communication and technique.
Getting started
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New climbers
On your first visit to our facility, you'll complete a short climbing orientation during open climb hours. This orientation will cover basic wall rules and risk management and provide instructions on proper usage of the auto-belay systems.
Orientation is automatically included in your first visit.
For your first visit, climbing shoes and a harness are available at no additional cost.
Experienced climbers
If you have experience on climbing walls you can pay for and complete a quick belay test (top-rope or lead) after your orientation session. Belay devices are available for use at no extra cost.
Please call the customer service desk at 204-474-6100 to book an orientation session.
Climbing fees
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Passes
4-month climbing pass $260 4-month climbing pass (includes equipment) $285 10-visit pass $150 Drop-in (includes equipment) $21 10-visit pass expires one year from the date of purchase.
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Tests
Belay test $5.50 -
Rentals
Equipment rental (harness and shoes) $6.50
Wall bookings
Climbing courses
Many of the courses can be offered upon request if there is not a scheduled time available that works for you. For more details, contact the Climbing Coordinator.
Beginner
Top Rope Belaying
Learn the top rope climbing fundamentals like basic climbing knots, belay techniques, use of equipment and communication to help you to climb safely.
Intermediate
Sport climbing
In two three-hour sessions you will learn how to properly operate the sport climbing equipment, belay a lead climber effectively and fall safely while lead climbing.
You must first complete the fundamentals of top rope belaying course or have equivalent experience with top rope belaying in a gym setting.
Advanced
Outdoor anchor building workshop
Learn from experienced outdoor instructors who will introduce participants to the principles of anchor construction, anchor cleaning and the materials needed for outdoor climbing.
You must first complete the intro to sport climbing course or have equivalent experience with sport climbing in a gym setting.
Outdoor multi-pitch climbing and rappelling
The multi-pitch climbing workshop introduces participants to the skills required to climb bolted routes of two or more pitches, covering anchoring in a multi-pitch context, belaying from above, making multi-stage rappels and more.
You must first complete the intro to outdoor climbing skills workshop or have equivalent experience in a gym setting.
Climbing community
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Climbing club
The climbing club a non-instructional group of climbing fans practicing bouldering with opportunities for sessions on the ALC climbing wall.
Please contact the club president for more information.
The climbing club is one of many rec clubs offered on our campuses.
Location
Brown Gym, Frank Kennedy CentreContact
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