The OVC climbing wall is 2,500 square feet of top rope and lead climbing area towering 30 feet tall, with a 1,400 square foot boulder in the center of the facility reaching 14 feet tall. The climbing surface is constructed of concrete with artificial holds, low angles, overhangs, two arches and a floor-to-ceiling crack. The floor of the facility is fourteen inches of dense foam padding.
Entrance Policies
- The Climbing Wall is free to use during open hours with paid facility access.
- Membership and facility access information can be found HERE.
- Participants must be at least five (5) years of age to climb.
- Each new participant must sign a facility waiver and go through a safety orientation before climbing.
- Climbers under the age of 19 (or 18 for enrolled UNO students) must have the waive signed by their legal guardian.
Entrance Prices
Climbing wall use is included in H&K facility access memberships or passes.
Rental Items
| Rentals | UNO Student | Campus Rec Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoes (single use) | $2 | $3 | $5 |
| 10 Shoe Pass | $10 | $15 | $25 |
| 25 Shoe Pass | $20 | $30 | $50 |
| Harness | FREE | FREE | $4 |
| Belay Device | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Helmet | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Lead Climbing Package | $5 | $10 | $15 |
Retail Items
Items available for purchase at the UNO Climbing Wall include:
- Harnesses
- Belay Devices
- Chalk
- Chalk Bags
Bouldering
Bouldering is climbing without roped protection at a lower height. It is a great introduction to climbing, requires little training and equipment, and is excellent for building strength and endurance.
A bouldering orientation is given to all new climbers in the facility to provide a walk-through, answer questions, and mitigate the risk of injury.
Falls are protected with proper technique and the 14-inch pad covering the floor of the climbing wall.
Top Rope Belay Classes and Challenges
Top roping is an exhilarating way to reach new heights and accomplish challenging goals using critical thinking and stamina. Top roping requires a partner, and both people must be authorized to top rope at the OVC climbing wall. A top rope authorization can be obtained through a belay class or belay challenge.
When a participant signs up for a belay class, they are taught the rope handling skills necessary to provide top rope protection for a climber at the OVC climbing wall.
A participant must be at least 14 years of age to belay at the OVC climbing wall. After completing the class, the participant must return for a challenge no earlier than 24 hours and no later than 30 days after the original belay class to prove they have retained this important information.
Belay classes are offered Monday-Thursday from 5:00-7:00pm on a walk-in basis.
Belay challenges are a quick way for staff to assess whether or not someone is a proficient belayer using specific criteria. Challenges apply to someone who needs to verify they have retained the information learned in a recent belay class, or to someone who is already proficient in belaying and does not need a full belay class. Challenges can be done by most staff members, after 5 P.M.
Call the climbing wall ahead of time to ensure someone is present to deliver your challenge.
Belay Class and Challenge Prices
| Item | UNO Student | Campus Rec Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Top Rope Belay Class |
$7 |
$10 |
$12 |
| Top Rope Belay Challenge |
FREE |
$5 |
$9 |
|
Lead Climbing Class |
$20 |
$25 |
$30 |
| Lead Climbing Challenge |
$5 |
$10 |
$15 |
