Climbing Center

Try out something new! The Climbing Center is free to use by any Student Recreation Center member in the month of August. If you purchase a Climbing Center membership in August it will be discounted by 20%!

These clinics teach participants about equipment, knots, climbing skills, belay technique, catching falls, and lowering climbers; all with plenty of practice. Participants who have completed a workshop must then complete a free Belay Skills Assessment to belay independently at the climbing wall.

Join  the Climbing Club on Thursday the 31st at 7PM for a fun night full of climbing related activities. 

• Test your skill at speed climbing, crate stacking, pull up contests and hangboard competitions! 
• The wall will still be open for climbing and meeting with the club if you just want to hangout and climb. 

Free to participate, no membership required. 

These clinics teach participants about equipment, knots, climbing skills, belay technique, catching falls, and lowering climbers; all with plenty of practice. Participants who have completed a workshop must then complete a free Belay Skills Assessment to belay independently at the climbing wall.

Clinic Cost: $5.00 (free for climbing center members).

These clinics teach participants about equipment, knots, climbing skills, belay technique, catching falls, and lowering climbers; all with plenty of practice. Participants who have completed a workshop must then complete a free Belay Skills Assessment to belay independently at the climbing wall.

Clinic Cost: $5.00 (free for climbing center members).

Experience the thrill of climbing the towers of the Climbing Center, at night! Equipped with a headlamp, challenge yourself to get to the top of the towers in a whole new way!

No membership required to participate.

*Top rope only, no bouldering will be permitted during the event. 

This intermediate class builds on topics discussed in the Belay Clinic. The Lead Climbing Clinic will consist of one 4-hour session focusing on the systems and skills required to lead climb in an indoor setting. Students will learn how to lead belay, catch lead falls, clip quickdraws, and how to fall safely while lead climbing.

Clinic Cost: $15.00

These clinics teach participants about equipment, knots, climbing skills, belay technique, catching falls, and lowering climbers; all with plenty of practice. Participants who have completed a workshop must then complete a free Belay Skills Assessment to belay independently at the climbing wall.

Clinic Cost: $5.00 (free for climbing center members).

Bring your family to the Climbing Center for a fun-filled Friday of climbing. This event is open to all Texas State students and their families for free!

No Membership Required.

Compete with your fellow Bobcats in this 6-week bouldering league! Form teams of 2 and fight for a top place this semester! Four new problems of varying difficulty are set each week, and your team has 5 tries per problem to reach the top!

Team Cost: $10.00

These clinics teach participants about equipment, knots, climbing skills, belay technique, catching falls, and lowering climbers; all with plenty of practice. Participants who have completed a workshop must then complete a free Belay Skills Assessment to belay independently at the climbing wall.

Clinic Cost: $5.00 (free for climbing center members).

Dress up in your spookiest costume and bring your friends for this free event to all students and staff with Student Recreation Center memberships. Compete in small events for chances at prizes sure to fill your Halloween bucket!

No Membership Required.

CLIFF CLASH 2023!

A Redpoint-style Climbing Competition organized by the Texas State Climbing Club, hosted at the Texas State Climbing Center.

Basic Information:

Date: Saturday, November 11th, 2023 
Time: 12:30PM - 6:00PM 

• Competitor Arrival: 12:00PM - 12:30PM
• Finals Route: 4:00PM
• Awards Ceremony: Immediately after Finals

Location: Texas State University, Student Recreation Center - Climbing Center
1011 Academy St. San Marcos, TX. 78666

Divisions:

• Men's and Women's
  
  • Beginner (5.6 - 5.9)
  • Intermediate (5.10a - 5.11d)
  • Advanced (5.12a & higher)

Fees:

• A maximum of 30 competitors can register per session time
• Current TXST Students: $30
• Non-TXST Students: $35

Registration includes: Contest Entry and Cliff Clash T-Shirt.

• Shirt quantity is limited. Shirt orders will be made prior to the event. Limited sizes available for registrants after order date.

Rules & Regulations:

• Categories: Men's and Women's
  • Beginner (5.6 - 5.9)
  • Intermediate (5.10a - 5.11d)
  • Advanced (5.12a & higher)
• A Texas State University waiver must be signed upon registration
• Harnesses and Climbing Shoes available at no additional cost (supplies limited)
• Prizes will be given to the top competitors in each category

These clinics teach participants about equipment, knots, climbing skills, belay technique, catching falls, and lowering climbers; all with plenty of practice. Participants who have completed a workshop must then complete a free Belay Skills Assessment to belay independently at the climbing wall.

Clinic Cost: $5.00 (free for climbing center members).