Recreational Sports Outdoor Program

Climbing Walls
Everyone is welcome to climb at the UMD climbing walls.
Equipment is provided and instructors are always on hand to
show you what to do. Beginners through advanced climbers are
welcome. See you at the Wall! Try ice climbing moves indoors on our simulated ice panels at the North Shore Wall. Stop by during our open climbing hours on weekdays 4-8 pm to swing an ice axe and get the feeling of real frozen waterfalls without the cold temps!

All climbers must have a signed waiver on file.

North Shore Wall
UMD’s newest climbing wall has a prominent place in the
Sports and Health Center. The North Shore Wall extends
through two stories and into a skylight. Features include top
rope climbing, lead-climbing routes, simulated ice climbing,
dry tooling routes, realistic hand cracks and flake systems, a
rappel ledge and a great bouldering area.

The Inland Wall
The Inland Wall, adjacent to the ice rink/tennis courts has
realistic cracks, flakes and ledge features. It also has a great
Bouldering Cave.

Open Climbing Hours
North Shore Wall
Monday–Thursday 4–8 pm
Friday & Saturday 3:00–5:45 pm
Inland Wall
Open for group reservations, North Shore Climbers
Club on Tuesdays 6–9 pm and during Open
Climbing Hours on demand.
Climbing hours are held from Sepember 13–
December 16. The Climbing Walls will be
closed November 25–28 and during winter
break.

Prices
Prices include harnesses, ropes, belay devices,
carabiners and instruction. Climbing shoes are
available for rent for $1 per pair.
Session Pass:
$3 UMD Students/ $10 Others
5-Punch Pass:
$10 UMD Students/ $30 Others
Semester Pass:
$25 UMD Students/ $75 Others
(Add $10/ $20 to include shoe rental)
Year Pass:
$45 UMD Students/ $145 Others
(Add $20/ $40 to include shoe rental)

First Week Free
Climbing is FREE during the first week of Open
Climbing Hours, September 13–17. Just head
down to the North Shore Wall in the Fitness
Center between 4–8 pm Monday-Thursday or
3–5:45pm on Friday and Saturday. Climbing
instructors will be on hand to help you get
started. All equipment use is free.

Free Bouldering
Bouldering is climbing low enough to the ground
that ropes are not needed for safety. It’s a great
way to cross train for any sport and can enhance
core strength, balance and coordination. Plus
it’s fun! Anyone with a facility or climbing pass
is welcome to boulder for free during Fitness
Bouldering hours. Be sure to keep your feet
below the four-foot high mark.
Monday-Friday 6:30 am– 4:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am– 3:00 pm
Sunday Noon– 8:00 pm

Belaying at UMD
All new belayers must have a backup belayer. Upon passing the Belay Test, you are qualified to belay without a backup.

Lead Climbing at UMD
You must pass the Lead Test in order to lead climb and lead belay at the UMD Walls.

North Shore Wall Top Roping

North Shore Wall Bouldering

Inland Wall

Inland Wall Bouldering Cave

Inland Wall