Recreational Sports Outdoor Program

Climbing Programs

Climb the height of famous peaks by climbing laps on the North Shore Wall. Show your accomplishment with a t-shirt when you finish. Your final goal is 32 laps, the height of Devil's Tower. Inquire with the climbing staff.
When: All Semeste
Cost: $5

Spend a relaxing late night bouldering and watching videos. Everyone is welcome.
Every other Wednesday beginning January 25, ending May 2, 8-10pm
Meet: Inland Wall
Cost: FREE!

Calling all women, womyn, and female- identifying persons! Come join us down in the Inland Wall, inside the ice rink, for some women only climbing! Beginners are always welcome. Make sure to tell all your friends! All equipment and female instructors are provided.
Every other Friday, beginning February 3, ending May 4, 5-7pm
Meet: Inland Wall
Cost: $3 UMD Student/$10 Others

Ice quality permitting, join us every Thursday for an evening of ice climbing above Chester Creek.
Beginning January 26 until February 23rd, we will be gearing up for quick trip to the creek. All equipment is provided and beginners are welcome.
Thursdays beginning January 26 ending February 23, 3:30-6:30pm
Meet: At the Rental Center in the Sports and Health Center
Cost: $10 UMD Students/$15 Others

Mixed climbing combines both ice and rock climbing techniques. Try it out and see why its popularity is growing around the world.
Saturday, February 4, 9am-5pm Saturday, February 11, 9am-5pm
Register By: Noon, Feb 3/Feb 10
Meet: At the "Trailhead" in the Sports and Health Center Lobby
Cost: $25 UMD Students/ $40 Others

Try ice climbing at this beautiful and friendly North Shore environment. We'll learn about techniques and equipment to work your way up a frozen waterfall amid the stunning winter scenery of Gooseberry Falls State Park. Beginners welcome! No experience required. All equipment is provided.
Sunday, February 5, 9am - 5pm Saturday, February 18, 9am - 5pm
Register By: Noon, Feb 3/Feb 16
Meet: At the "Trailhead" in the Sports and Heralth Center Lobby
Cost: $45 UMD Students/$65 Others

Spend a day with other active women and all women instructors amid the dazzling winter scenery of Gooseberry Falls State Park. Beginners welcome for this fun and friendly adventure!
Sunday, February 19, 9am - 5pm
Register By: Noon, Feb 17
Meet: At the "Trailhead" in the Sports and Health Center Lobb
Cost: $30 UMD Students/ $50 Others

Take your indoor climbing to a new level with lead climbing. Learn how to climb from the ground up, trailing a rope and to clip anchors as you go. Practice techniques for tying in, clipping quickdraws, falling safely and belaying a lead climber. Thursday, March 1, 6:30-9:30pm Thursday, April 12, 6:30-9:30pm
Meet: At the "Trailhead" in the Sports and Health Center Lobby
Cost: $5 UMD Students/$15 Others

Traditional lead climbers climb outdoors and use equipment like stoppers and cams to place anchors in the rock as they climb up a route. Learn techniques for getting started, placing anchors, route strategies and belaying a leader.
Friday, March 2, 6:30-9:30pm Friday, April 13, 6:30-9:30pm
Meet: At the "Trailhead" in the Sports and Health Center Lobb
$5 UMD Students/$15 Others

Practice techniques for building anchors at the top of an outdoor climb, bringing up the second and making the transition at the belay ledge.
Friday, March 23, 6:30 – 9:30pm
Meet: At the "Trailhead" in the Sports and Health Center Lobby
Cost: $5 UMD Students/$15 Others

The Professional Climbing Instructors Association is dedicated to skills training and promoting professionalism in climbing instructors. This nationally recognized course emphasizes best practices for instructors in technical expertise and in teaching skills.
Friday evening through Sunday, March 30-April 1
Register By: Noon, March 2
Meet: At the "Trailhead" in the Sports and Health Center Lobby
Cost: $115 UMD Students/ $195 Others

It's the rest day activity of climbers around the globe; balancing on a tightly-stretched length of webbing. Come and learn the basics of slack line rigging and walking skills. Join us for the fun!
Thursdays, beginning April 12, ending May 3, 4:30-6:30pm
Meet: At the "Trailhead" in the Sports and Health Center Lobby
Cost: FREE

Join the North Shore Climbers for a day of climbing excitement and fabulous door prizes at the 19th Annual Concrete Smorgasbord climbing competition. Try your hand at all-new bouldering and roped routes and compete against climbers of all abilities.
Sunday, April 15, 9:30am-4:00pm
Comp Day Registration Available
Meet: Inland Wall
Cost: $15 (includes t-shirt for pre- registered)

Ely's Peak is a rock climbing area just 20 minutes from campus. It's famous for its awesome climbing and spectacular views of the St. Louis River valley. Climb with us in a relaxing and supportive atmosphere. Bring a snack and water bottle and join the fun. No experience is needed.
Sunday, April 22, Noon-6pm
Register By: Noon, April 20
Meet: At the "Trailhead" in the Sports and Health Center Lobby
Cost: $15 UMD Students/$45 Others

Get outside and check out some of the sweet bouldering spots right here in Duluth. Bring climbing shoes and get ready for fun! Wednesday, April 25, 4 - 8:30pm
Register By: Noon, April 24
Meet: At the "Trailhead" in the Sports and Health Center Lobby Cost:
$5 UMD Students/$10 Others

Top Rope Anchors I-Placing Protection 203039

Learn the basics of top roping set-ups. Practice building and evaluation of quality, solid top rope anchors. This session focuses on placing and evaluating rock protection and is a great beginner to intermediate class.
Thursday, April 26, 6:30-9:30pm
Meet: At the "Trailhead" in the Sports and Health Center Lobby
Cost: $5 UMD Students/$15 Others

Top Rope Anchors II-Indoor Practice 203040

Hands-on practice building top rope anchors in a controlled setting. We'll cover combining anchor points and strategies for safety at the cliff edge. Become more
timely and efficient when building your top rope anchors. This session continues building on the lessons of the Top Rope I class, great for beginners to intermediate skill levels.
Friday, April 27, 6:30-9:30pm
Meet: At the "Trailhead" in the Sports and Health Center Lobb
Cost: $5 UMD Students/$15 Others

Top Rope Anchors III-Outdoor Practice 203041

Practice building and evaluating top rope anchors outside on real rock! Prior knowledge of gear placement is required. The first two Top Rope classes are recommended as prerequisites.
Saturday, April 28, 9am-4pm
Register By: Noon, April 2
Meet: At the "Trailhead" in the Sports and Health Center Lobb
Cost: $15 UMD Students/$55 Others

Climb Shovel Point's Sea Cliffs 203053

Enjoy high quality climbing on stunning cliffs rising right out of Lake Superior. Bring your camera and your sense of adventure for this fun day. Beginners are welcome.
Sunday, April 29, 11am-6pm
Register By: Noon, April 29
Meet: At the "Trailhead" in the Sports and Health Center Lobb
Cost: $20 UMD Students/$55 Others

Inland Wall Bouldering

Silver Cliff Climbing

North Shore Climbing

Fitness Bouldering

Sport Climb

Boulder Duluth

Climbing Wall

Climbing City

Cosmic Bouldering

Indoor Ice

Mountain Intro

Mixed Ice