Rock District
The rock wall is 30 feet in height with over 2,800 square feet of top-rope and lead climbing. With a bouldering wall, events, challenges, and lessons, we offer something for every level of climbing. All participants must pass a basic safety check before climbing.
Rock District Hours
- 4:00–10:00 p.m.
- 4:00–10:00 p.m.
- 4:00–10:00 p.m.
- 4:00–10:00 p.m.
- 4:00–10:00 p.m.
- Noon–8:00 p.m.
- Noon–8:00 p.m.
Youth and Family
Children ages five and up are welcome to climb during our Family Rec hours as long as they're accompanied by an adult who has passed a rock wall safety check. We offer climbing lessons for families and drop-in belay training for parents.
Family Hours
- Noon–5:00 p.m.
- Noon–5:00 p.m.
Climbing Lessons
$15 per person
• Lessons available Monday–Friday, 6:00–7:00 p.m. during academic term
$30 per person
• Lessons are available during open hours Monday–Friday
Register at the Student Recreation Center Service Center, or Welcome Desk located in the main lobby.
Rock District Events
During this hour the boulder is for use by any belay certified female identified climber.
Learn the fundamentals of route setting in this exciting clinic series. You will get the opportunity to practice setting while learning the basic safety and movement principles with an emphasis on the technical systems that allow route setters to put up new routes.
Family Rock Climbing Lessons are designed for families who want to learn to climb together! Family rock climbing lessons teach parents the skills necessary to safely climb with their children in an indoor climbing gym. Ages 5+, max ratio of 1 adult per 3 children.
Learn how to tape for different types of crack climbing, tendon, and skin injuries. Bring your own roll of tape to follow along!
Learn how to lead in this three week clinic series. This series is focused on the basic skills needed to confidently pass the Rock District’s indoor lead climbing test. Current belay certification at the Rock District is a prerequisite.
This is our biggest event of the year! Climb in the initial heats at the biggest and newest climbing facility in the region, Elevation Bouldering Gym. The finals will be held at the UO Rock District. While this event is a part of the NC3 competition circuit anyone and all levels of experience are welcome!
Compete in our 5 week IM climbing league in either the recreational or competitive category. All levels of experience welcomed.
Current belay certification at the Rock District is a prerequisite.
Come to the wall for a unique Valentine's Day experience! Staff will be on hand to instruct and belay you and however might come with you up the wall. This is an opportunity to climb at the wall without being belay certified! We will also be raffling off free a belay lesson for you + a friend for those who participate.
Partner problems will also be set on the boulder side for those who are belay certified.
Head over to the rock wall for a chance to test your climbing trivia knowledge! History, technical systems, slang, and more will be included in this night of questions. No team or pre-registration is required to participate! Prizes for the top team will be awarded
This one time clinic is a chance to take a yoga class specifically geared towards climbers. The practice will focus on hip openers, extensors muscle exercises, back and shoulder stretching and all around health and self-centering.
Adaptive Climbing
Oregon Adaptive Climbing welcomes participants with all types of physical and cognitive disabilities. We accommodate those seeking their first rock climbing experience and seasoned pros.
