Climbing and Bouldering Walls
NMSU Activity Center Room 130
Phone: 575-646-3952
The NMSU Climbing Wall stands 28’ tall and has ten ropes for top rope climbing. Fixed anchors and quickdraws allow for lead climbing (upon certification). Outdoor Rec student staff work hard to create new and challenging routes every week, so there are always fresh lines between 5.5 and 5.12 to project and send.
The bouldering wall section is steep, burly, and demanding. Climbers can top out and there are always 20-30 problems in the V0-V7 range. It is used heavily during the fall and spring semesters, for this reason, it has new routes set every month, before competitions, and when the semester changes.
Hours of Operation
Monday & Wednesday |
8:00am - 10:30am 12:00pm - 11:00pm |
Tuesday & Thursday | 8:00am - 11:00pm |
Friday |
8:00am - 1:00pm 4:00pm - 8:00pm |
Saturday | 8:00am - 5:00pm |
Sunday | Closed |
Eligibility
The climbing wall is available for full-time students and Aggie Fit members. All climbers must sign a waiver and pass an orientation before using the NMSU Climbing Wall. If you are already skilled in climbing and belaying, you may opt to pass a skills check instead of attending a full belay clinic. Come by and sharpen your climbing and bouldering skills!
Clinics
Beginner Movement Clinics:
New to climbing? Learn how to move effectively and improve your strength and endurance by focusing on weight shifting, body position, foot work, hand holds and route reading.
Dates: January 29 / February 6 / February 20 / February 26 / March 20 / March 26 / April 9 / April 17
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Top Rope Belay Clinics:
Get belayed certified! The NMSU belay certification allows you to climb and belay on top rope. Walk-ins all semester long!
Dates: January 27 / February 4 / February 10 / February 18 / February 24 / March 4 / March 18 /
March 24 / April 1 / April 7 / April 15 / April 21
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lead Clinics:
Get certified to lead climb! The NMSU lead certification allows you to lead climb and belay on the big wall.
Dates: February 12 / March 6 / April 3 / April 23
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Clinic are first come, first serve. Show up to the climbing wall 15 minutes prior to the advertised time. Waiver and registration forms will be filled out at the beginning of each clinic. A minimum of two people must sign up by the day before the clinic. Belay skills will be taught based on the Climbing Wall Attendant's discretion, with class sizes limited and cancellations possible.
Bouldering Competitions
NMSU Outdoor Recreation hosts bouldering competitions in the fall and spring. Compete with peers or challenge yourself with specially set boulder problems. The top three males and females in beginner and advanced categories receive awards. Prize drawings for scorecard submissions. All competitions are part of the Aggie Cup.
Date: TBD
Time: 3:30pm - 8:00pm. Awards will begin at 8:15pm.
Location: NMSU Climbing Wall
No registration is needed, just show up at the climbing wall on the day of the competition. There is no cost to participate and only students are eligible.
Climbing Wall Reservations
The Climbing Wall can be reserved for group functions. Our staff will facilitate the use of the wall and provide basic climbing instruction. Group max is 25 participants during a session.
Pricing:
NMSU Organizations, Public Schools, and Non-Profit Organizations | ||
Participants | 16 or less | 17-25 |
Cost | $50 per hour | $60 per hour |
Community Organizations | |||
Participants | 16 or less | 17-24 | 24-30 yrs old |
Cost | $100 per hour | $120 per hour | $140 per hour |
Click here to make your reservation!
Contact:
Michelle Mason
mmason10@nmsu.edu
(575) 646-4229