Climbing Wall
Located inside the Charles J. Ping Recreation Center, a 36-foot, double-sided climbing wall offers the perfect challenge for students, staff and community members looking to develop or improve their climbing skills or try climbing for the very first time! Free shoe and harness rentals are available.
If you are interested in bringing a group of more than 10 people to the wall, we encourage you inquire about a private wall reservation below. Our wall has a finite capacity which may make it difficult to accommodate large groups during regular wall hours.
Climbing Wall & Gear Rental Hours
2024-2025 Academic Year Hours
| Monday-Friday | 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. |
Fall Hour Adjustments
EVENT | OPEN CLIMB HOURS |
| Climbing Class - Oct 3, Oct 8, Oct 10, Oct 15 | 5:00-10:00 p.m. |
| Fall Break - Oct 11 | Closed |
| Indigenous Peoples' Day - Oct 14 | 3:00-9:00 p.m. |
| Climbing Comp & Re-Set - Oct 22 through Oct 31 | Closed |
| Veteran's Day - Nov 11 | 3:00-9:00 p.m. |
| Thanksgiving Week - Nov 26 through Dec 1 | Closed |
| Climbing Wall Renovation - Dec 2 through Dec 14 | Closed |
| Winter Break - Dec 15 through Jan 10 | Closed |
For the latest information about climbing wall closures and hours adjustments, follow @BobcatWellbeing on Instagram!
Please contact the OP Desk at 740-597-2154, during the hours listed above or outdoorpursuits@ohio.edu with any questions or concerns!
Events and Programming
Skills Clinics
Excited about climbing and want to learn another skill? Come join us at one of our free climbing clinics!
You can register for clinics on RecShop or in-person at the Member Services desk in Ping Center.
Belay Clinics - Whether you're new to climbing, or are looking for a way to get more involved in the sport, these clinics are a perfect place to start learning more. No experience is necessary to join these clinics, where Outdoor Pursuits staff will teach you the basic skills needed to safely belay with common belay devices. Having a belay certification will allow you to belay other climbers at our wall and give you a solid foundation that can help you as a climber!
Intro to Lead Climbing Clinics - If you've been climbing for a while, feel comfortable belaying other climbers, and are ready to learn another climbing skill, then join us for one of our free Intro to Lead Climbing Clinics! In these clinics, you'll learn the foundations of lead climbing and lead belaying. Having a Lead Climbing certification will allow you to lead climb and to lead belay during our Lead Climbing nights.
Womxn's Climb Night
Every Tuesday night from 5-10 PM. This is a time reserved for womxn, non-binary, and non-male patrons. No Womxn's Climb Nights will be held over the summer period, but will resume in the Fall!
Lead Climb Night
Every Thursday from 5-10 PM. This is a time where lead climbers receive priority access to all routes. Check RecShop for Intro to Lead Climbing Clinics! No Lead Climb Nights will be held over the summer period, but will resume in the Fall!
Climbing Wall Reservations
The Climbing Wall is available for group rental to Ohio University students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community. Rental rates include climbing harnesses and shoes. Reservation requests for the climbing wall and challenge program must be received at least two weeks in advance.
Rental Hours
While rental hours are subject to change over holidays and non-academic sessions, the Climbing Wall is generally available to rent at the following times:
| Monday - Friday | Before 3:00 p.m. |
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| Saturday | Before 11:00 a.m. Or, after 2:00 p.m. |
| Sunday | Before 12:00 p.m. Or, after 7:00 p.m. |
Rates Per Hour
| University Rate | Non-University Rate |
| $45 per hour with 2 staff members | $75 per hour with 2 staff members |
| $10 per hour for each additional staff member | $10 per hour for each additional staff member |