The Summit
The Summit Climbing facility features a 54-foot climbing wall with 11 anchors, interchangeable for both lead climbing and top rope climbing. It has a multi-pitch transition ledge at 28 feet. A 13-foot bouldering wall is routesetted by our skilled Summit staff. Combined, that's over 4,600 square feet of climbable surface!
Programs include climbing competitions, boulder leagues, climbing clinics, outdoor climbing trips, movement and technique classes, family climbing hours, special events, and more. Climbing is not allowed without proper protection. During bouldering only times, no Supervisor is On Duty. Climbers participate at your own risk!
Summit spring Clinics
Learn the fundamentals of belaying and tying a figure-8 follow-through knot. By completing
this course, you'll acquire the skills and confidence needed to pass the Summit's
belay test.
| Monday Night Skills Clinics | Date | Time | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to Movement and Technique | Monday, Feb 3rd | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Register Here |
| Ascending/Rappelling | Monday, March 3rd | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Register Here |
| Anchor Building | Monday, March 31st | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Register Here |
| Anchor Cleaning | Monday, April 14 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Register Here |
| Bouldering Skills Clinics | Date | Time | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intro to Boulder | Thursday, Jan 16th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Register Here |
| Intro to Boulder | Thursday, Jan 30th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Register Here |
| Intermediate Bouldering | Thursday, Feb 13th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Register Here |
| Intro to Boulder | Thursday, Feb 27th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Register Here |
| Intermediate Boulder | Thursday, March 27th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Register Here |
| Intermediate Boulder | Thursday, April 10th | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Register Here |
| Learn to Lead Clinics | Date | Time | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learn to Lead | Saturday, Jan 25th | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Register Here |
| Learn to Lead | Saturday, Feb 22nd | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Register Here |
| Learn to Lead | Saturday, March 22nd | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Register Here |
| Top Rope Belay Clinics | Date | Time | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top Rope Belay | Thursday, Jan 9th | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Register Here |
| Top Rope Belay | Monday, Jan 13th | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Register Here |
| Top Rope Belay | Wednesday, Jan 15th | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Register Here |
| Top Rope Belay | Tuesday, Jan 21st | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Register Here |
| Top Rope Belay | Thursday, Jan 23rd | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Register Here |
| Top Rope Belay | Monday, Jan 27th | 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM | Register Here |
| Top Rope Belay | Wednesday, Jan 29th | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Register Here |
| Top Rope Belay | Tuesday, Feb 4th | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Register Here |
| Top Rope Belay | Thursday, Feb 6th | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM | Register Here |
| Top Rope Belay | Monday, Feb 10th | 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Register Here |
| Top Rope Belay | Wednesday, Feb 12th | 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM | Register Here |
| Top Rope Belay | Tuesday, Feb 18th | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM | Register Here |
Trips & Clinics Calendar
Saturday Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC) Monday Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC) Friday Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC) Saturday Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC) Friday Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC)Trips and Summit
Jan 18
Backcountry Touring Day Trips
Jan 20
Faculty and Staff: Snowshoeing Day Trip
Jan 24
Backcountry Yurt Overnight Trips
Jan 25
Cross-country Skiing Day Trips
Jan 31
Snow Camping Overnight Trips
FAQS
The Summit Orientation
Stop by during our open hours for a short informational tour of the climbing facility to learn about programs, features, safety, scheduled classes and to learn more about how we can serve you in The Summit.
Top Rope Climbing Skills Verification
In order to top rope belay at The Summit, the instructor staff need to verify your belaying and technical skills. The skills verification is mandatory and you must qualify in order to belay. Please register for our Learn to Belay class if your unfamiliar with top rope belaying.
Lead Climbing Skills Verification
After you’ve proven your proficiency with top rope belaying and you desire to lead climb at The Summit, you and your partner must prove your ability to both lead climb and lead belay with your own 40 meter or greater UIAA approved dynamic rope. You must test with assisted breaking device. Please register for our Learn to Lead Climb class if you're unfamiliar with lead climbing and lead belaying.
Rental Equipment
Sale equipment
CLIMBING FACILIY GROUP RENTALS
Please contact Veronica Palomo for availability and rates.
All policies and procedures of The Summit still apply to the Family Climbing Sessions.
No family climbing available on weekdays. See scheduled hours.
Children (Age 5 – 13)
- Must be at least 5 years old to participate.
- Must be with a parent/guardian at all times and under direct supervision.
- Are not allowed to belay.
- Lead climbing is not allowed.
Youths (Age 14 – 17)
- Able to top rope or lead belay upon successful completion of The Summit top rope skills
verification
- Weight and qualifying restrictions apply.
- May lead climb upon successful completion of the lead skills verification.
Parents/Guardians
- Must pass The Summit’s top rope or lead belay skills qualification in order to belay for other family members.
- Must belay for other family members unless members have passed the belay qualifications and meet all belay qualification expectations and policies.
- Must supervise family members age 13 and under.
- Only two family members ages 13 and under can be supervised per parent/guardian.
Bouldering
- Is open for all family members ages 5 and older during family climbing hours.
- Spotting is not required, but it is highly encouraged.