Belay Classes | Our knowledgeable staff will teach you the skills needed to belay your friends during staffed hours at the Climbing Center! | Saturdays 4/19 - 6/7 | 12 -2 pm |
Weeknight 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. | Wednesdays 4/30, 5/14, 5/28, 6/11 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
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. | Tuesdays 4/29, 5/13, 5/27, 6/10 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
Bouldering Club Practice | Student-led rec club, learn more on our Rec Clubs webpage. | Mondays 3/31 - 6/9 | 6 - 8 pm |
International Student Climb Night | Meet other international students, in partnership with the Office of International Student and Scholar Services! Open to everybody. | Thursday 4/3 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
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 and an overview of the space. | Thursday 4/22 | 4:30 - 6 pm |
Queer Climb Night | 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 and overview of the space. | Fridays 4/4 - 6/13 | 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
Bridgetown Boulder Bash: Community Comp | Come join the Outdoor Program and Bouldering Club for our Spring Community Comp! Annual community climbing competition for fun and community buildling! This community event is a celebration of climbing in a fun and friendly environment, with a sweet raffle! All contestants will receive a raffle ticket upon entering, and additional raffle tickets will be awarded to the top winners of the competition divisions, as well as for any climbers who come in 80s-themed clothing! All skill-levels are invited and encouraged to participate. This event is open to both PSU students and community members (age 16 and up), registration closes at event start at 5pm. | Friday 4/11 | 5:00 - 7:00 pm |
Bridgetown Boulder Bash: NC3 Climbing Comp | This competition is a sanctioned event of the Northwest Collegiate Climbing Circuit (NC3). Students from universities in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho who are NC3-eligiable are invited to participate. Team roster registrations not accepted, please contact nclaire@pdx.edu with questions. Please see the NC3 website for more information at https://nwclimbingcomp.wordpress.com/. | Saturday 4/12 | 8:00 am - 6:00 pm |
Learn to Climb Course | This Learn to Climb Course is 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. | Thursdays 5/1, 5/8, 5/15, 5/22 | 5:30 - 6:30 pm |