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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!

Route Setting Closures

The Summit will be closed for route setting on the following dates. 

Day of the Week Date Time
Monday Feb 10th 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday Feb 15th 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday Feb 17th 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Monday Feb 24th 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday March 1st 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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. Registration for each clinic opens 30 days in advance.

Monday Night Skills Clinics Day of the Week 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 14th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Register Here
Bouldering Skills Clinics Day of the Week Dates Time Registration
Intro to Boulder Thursday Jan 16th | Jan 30th | Feb 27th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Register Here
Intermediate Bouldering Thursday Feb 13th | March 27th | April 10th 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Register Here
Learn to Lead Clinics Day of the Week 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 Day of the Week Dates Time Registration
Top Rope Belay Monday Feb 10th | Feb 24th 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Register Here
Top Rope Belay Tuesday Feb 18th | Mar 4th 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM Register Here
Top Rope Belay Wednesday Feb 12th | Feb 26th 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Register Here
Top Rope Belay Thursday Feb 6th | Feb 20th | Mar 6th 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Register Here

*Registration for each clinic opens 30 days in advance

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Trips & Clinics Calendar

Trips and Summit

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  1. Feb 15

    Saturday
     

    Backcountry Touring Day Trips

    Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC)

  2. Feb 17

    Monday
     

    Cross-country Skiing Day Trips

    Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC)

  3. Feb 21

    Friday
     

    Backcountry Yurt Overnight Trips

    Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC)

  4. Feb 22

    Saturday
     

    Cross-country Skiing Day Trips

    Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC)

  5. Feb 23

    Sunday
     

    Snowshoeing Day Trip

    Student Life Center - Eccles (GSESLC)

 

 

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

Item
Description
Price Tax Included
Children's Climbing Shoes
La Sportiva Stickit shoes
$2.00
Adults' Climbing Shoes
Butora  Habara Picante shoes
$2.00
Adult Harness
Black Diamond Momentum DS
Free with University ID
Belay Device
Black Diamond ATC or Petzl Gri Gri +
Free with University ID

Sale equipment

Item
Description
Price Tax Included
Chalk Ball
Black Diamond Non-Refillable
$5.00
Chalk Bag
Black Diamond MOJO
$18.50

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.
Last Updated: 2/5/25