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sUMMIT wINTER iNTERSESSION Hours

Bouldering  
Sat, Dec 13 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sun, Dec 14 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Mon-Fri, Dec 15-19 6:00 am -7:30 pm
Sat, Dec 20 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sun-Tues, Dec 21-23 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed-Fri, Dec 24-26 CLOSED
Sat-Wed, Dec 27-31 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Thurs, Jan 1 CLOSED
Fri, Jan 2  6:00 am - 7:30 pm
Sat, Jan 3 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sun, Jan 4 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Top Rope  
Sat, Dec 13 - Thurs, Jan 1 CLOSED
Friday, Jan 2 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday, Jan 3 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Sunday, Jan 4 1:00 pm - 5:30 pm
See building hours for closures and family hours

 

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 Events

Event Date(s) Time Registration
Disco Night 1/20 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM No Registration
Hang on to Love 2/10 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM No Registration
SENDsations Annual Competition 2/23-2/28 TBD Register Here
Bouldering League 3/16-4/10 All Day Register Here

Summit Clinics

Learn the fundamentals of rock climbing through a variety of instructional clinics. Contact eli.huftalin@crs.utah.edu with questions. 

Top Rope Clinics

Day of the Week Date Time Cost Register
Tuesday 1/13 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM $10 Register Here
Thursday 1/22 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM $10 Register Here
Wednesday 2/4 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM $10 Register Here
Thursday 2/12 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM $10 Register Here
Tuesday 2/17 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM $10 Register Here
Tuesday 3/3 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM $10 Register Here
Tuesday 3/19 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM $10 Register Here
Tuesday 3/24 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM $10 Register Here
Wednesday 10/14 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM $10 Register Here
Thursday 4/1 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM $10 Register Here

Intro to Bouldering

Day of the Week Date Time Cost Register
Thursday 1/29 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM $5 Register Here
Tuesday 2/10 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM $5 Register Here
Wednesday 3/18 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM $5 Register Here

Intermediate Bouldering

Day of the Week Date Time Cost Register
Tuesday 2/3 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM $5 Register Here
Thursday 3/26 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM $5 Register Here

Learn to Lead

Day of the Week Date Time Cost Register
Tuesday 1/27 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM $25 Register Here
Thursday 2/5 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM $25 Register Here
Saturday 4/4 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM $25 Register Here

Speciality Clinics

Day of the Week Clinic Date Time Location Cost Register
Monday Intro to Crack Climbing 2/9 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Summit $15 TBD
Monday Intro to Dry Tooling 3/23 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Summit $15 TBD
Monday Mechanical Advantage 4/6 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Hub $15 TBD

Gym to Crag Series

Day of the Week Clinic Date Time Location Cost Register
Wednesday Top Rope 1/28 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Summit $10 Register Here
Wednesday Climbing Knots & Gear Overview 2/4 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Summit $10 Register Here
Wednesday Anchor Building 2/11 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Summit $10 Register Here
Wednesday Learn to Lead 2/18 3:00 PM - 6:30 PM Summit $25 Register Here
Wednesday Anchor Cleaning 2/25 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Summit $15 Register Here
Wednesday Rap and Rescue 3/4 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM Summit $15 Register Here

Route Setting Closures

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

Day of the Week Date Time
TBD TBD TBD

Event Closures

The Summit will be closed for a Facility Reservation on the following dates.

Day of the Week Date Time
Friday 12/12 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday 12/13 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Sunday 12/14 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

 

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
$4.00
Adults' Climbing Shoes
Butora  Habara Picante shoes
$4.00
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 Tom Binz for availability and rates.

All policies and procedures of The Summit still apply to the Family Climbing Sessions.
No family climbing available Monday - Thursday. 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 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: 12/9/25