| Belay Classes | Learn everything you need to know to begin belaying! Qualified staff will teach you the process of belaying a climber, including an overview of gear, basic knots involved in roped climbing, and how to perform a safety check. Drop by or register ahead of time on the member portal. Class starts promptly at 12pm. | Saturdays
9/27/25 - 12/6/25 | 12:00pm - 2:00pm |
| Weeknight Belay Class | Learn everything you need to know to begin belaying! Qualified staff will teach you the process of belaying a climber, including an overview of gear, basic knots involved in roped climbing, and how to perform a safety check. Drop by or register ahead of time on the member portal. Class starts promptly at 5:30pm. | Wednesdays
10/1/25, 10/22/25, 11/12/25, 12/3/25 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Beginner Night | Meeting new people and learning to climb in the same night?! Join the Outdoor Program for an introduction to the Climbing Center, some climbing tips and tricks, and to meet other new climbers. Make sure to complete the climber orientation quiz at Member Services and then grab a wristband and some climbing shoes at equipment checkout. If you need accommodations please email the Outdoor Program: odp@pdx.edu. | Tuesdays
10/7/25, 10/28/25, 11/25/25 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Bouldering Club Practice | Come to the Bouldering Club to meet other PSU climbers of all skill levels and improve your climbing skills! The club also trains for competitions in the NC3, an intercollegiate climbing competition circuit, which takes place in Winter and Spring terms.Questions? Email psuboulderingclub@gmail.com. | Mondays
9/29/25 - 12/8/25 | 6:00pm - 8:00pm |
| Womens' Climb Nights | Come climb and build community with other women, femme, and nonbinary folks at the climbing center! Climbers must complete the safety quiz at member services and grab a wristband before using the Climbing Center. Check out your climbing shoes at the equipment check-out desk and come on up! Staff are available to belay and provide harnesses. Drop in anytime during the event, or arrive at 5:30 p.m. for introductions, Ice-Breakers, and overview of the space. If you need accommodations please email the Outdoor Program: odp@pdx.edu. Open to everybody! | Wednesdays
10/15/25, 11/5/25, 11/26/25 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Transfer Student Climb Night | Join the Outdoor Program and other transfer students at the Campus Rec for an introduction to the Climbing Center. Drop in anytime during the event, or arrive at 4:30 p.m. for introductions, Ice-Breakers, and overview of the space. Before heading to the Climbing Center please make sure to complete the climber orientation quiz at Member Services. Then grab a wristband and some climbing shoes at the Equipment Check-Out Desk, and you'll be ready to climb! If you need accommodations please email the Outdoor Program: odp@pdx.edu | Tuesday
10/21/25 | 4:30pm - 6:00pm |
| Queer Climb Nights | Come climb and build community with other queer climbers at the climbing center! No previous experience or registration required. Drop in anytime during the event, or arrive at 5:30 p.m. for introductions, Ice-Breakers, and overview of the space. Climbers must complete the climber orientation quiz at member services and grab a wristband before using the Climbing Center. Check out your climbing shoes at the equipment check-out desk and come on up! Staff are available to belay. If you need accommodations please email the Outdoor Program: odp@pdx.edu. Open to everybody! | Wednesdays
10/8/25, 10/29/25, 11/19/25 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
| International Student Night | Join the Outdoor Program and the Office of International Student and Scholar Services at Campus Rec for an introduction to the Climbing Center. Drop in anytime during the event, or arrive at 5:30 p.m. for introductions, Ice-Breakers, and overview of the space. Before heading to the Climbing Center please make sure to complete the climber orientation quiz at Member Services. Then grab a wristband and some climbing shoes at the Equipment Check-Out Desk, and you'll be ready to climb! If you need accommodations please email the Outdoor Program: odp@pdx.edu. Open to everybody! | Thursday
9/25/25 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm |
| Learn to Climb Course | Join our Learn to Climb Class, designed for new climbers interested in learning in a small and supportive environment. This four-part class invites you to discover the fundamentals of climbing, from movement on the wall to learning how to belay and ascend on top rope. Our experienced instructors will provide personalized guidance, ensuring you feel confident and empowered as you connect with fellow climbers in a supportive community. This class is the perfect place to embark on your climbing journey and create community along the way. | Thursdays
10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 | 5:30pm - 7:30pm |