Programs
Climbing 101 ($20):
This is a two-week course emphasizing climbing equipment, knots, and belay techniques. This course is designed for those interested in understanding the foundations of climbing as well as those that are interested in belaying. The two-week format allows students to perfect their belay technique so that they may receive their belay certification at the end.
Click here to see course offerings: https://recreationwebportal.dria.upenn.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=bb03d62e-23c9-44c1-bc91-6fa228dd37be
Womxns Climb Night (Free):
Reserved time for all womxn, non-binary, and non-male identifying participants. The purpose of this event is to help to create a welcoming community of climbers at Penn.
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Date: Starting September 2nd on Tuesdays
****Womxns Climb Night does not occur during Summer session.
Spring Bouldering Competition ($20):
Are you ready to test your skills and push your limits? Join us for an exciting bouldering competition designed for climbers of all levels! Whether you're new to the sport or a seasoned crusher, we have a challenge for you. There will be prizes for those who have the most points at the end of the competition!
Sponsors: Practical Climbing, UPenn Adventure, Tufas Bouldering Lounge, Access Fund, Friction Labs Chalk
2 Skill Levels: Beginner (V0-V3) and Advanced (V3-V6)
Date: 4/24/26
Time: Beginner - 4:00pm-6:30pm; Advanced - 6:30pm-9:00pm
Click here to see offerings: https://recreationwebportal.dria.upenn.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=6f7172cf-8049-4073-892b-b399e219927d
Learn to Lead Climbing Class ($30):
This is a two-day course all about lead climbing. The course is designed for those interested in building off their top rope climbing/belaying skills, gaining access to new terrain, and learning more about rock climbing systems. The two-day format allows for supervised practice. Certification requires a high level of comfort and fluency with lead climbing and should not be expected at the conclusion of this course. To sign up, you must be comfortable top-rope belaying and be able to climb 5.9 or higher. If you are signing up, please don’t miss day 1!
Click here to see course offerings: https://recreationwebportal.dria.upenn.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=1181a6d9-b93c-4c16-bc1b-79c03fa019e2
Pride Day Climbing (Free):
Come climb with us! Pride Climbing is a free and beginner-friendly introduction to the climbing wall that is open to everyone. No equipment necessary- shoes, harnesses, and chalk rentals free of charge. Upon arrival, staff will go through a brief orientation which includes information about the wall, policies, and safety when climbing. *Harness sizes range from an x-small to a x-large. Shoe sizes range from size 5 to size 15 and are in unisex sizing.
Click here to see course offerings: https://recreationwebportal.dria.upenn.edu/program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=59f93338-3d4e-4edc-b453-802c4d9101e0
