Rock Climbing Clinics

Taking the Belay class is a great way to grow your climbing knowledge. The Belay Class teaches the skills required for top rope belaying. In addition, you will learn basic knots and safety protocols. At the end of the course, participants will have the necessary skills to complete the Belay Certification, and belay independent of climbing wall staff. No experience is necessary for the class and all equipment is provided.

Here is what will be unincluded in the Belay class:

• An understanding of the risks and benefits involved in top rope climbing
• How to identify and properly use basic climbing equipment: harness, locking carabiner, tubular style belay device, and ground anchor
• How to tie a figure eight retrace knot
• Climbing safety procedures

Belay Classes are offered Monday - Friday: 6:00pm - 7:00pm. Sign up for a Belay Class here.

Not seeing a time that works for you? If you are interested in scheduling a class that better fits your schedule, please contact climbing@drexel.edu.

Private Lessons:

Ever wonder how some climbers can effortlessly send problems or routes that always elude you? Do you know what a drop-knee is? What about a gaston? Believe it or not, there is much more to climbing than getting to the top of the wall. Everyone has different climbing goals. The experienced and knowledgeable instructors at The Climbing Wall can help you move towards your climbing goals.

$25hr Students / $35hr Drexel URec Members / $45hr Non-Members

Please contact us at climbing@drexel.edu to schedule a private lesson.