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 5.7 and 5.13 to project and send. 

The bouldering wall section is steep, burly, and demanding. Climbers can top out, and there are always 30-40 problems in the V0-V10 range. It is used heavily during the Fall and Spring semesters. For this reason, the boulder wall gets reset every month, before competitions, and during each academic break.

 Hours of Operation   

Climbing Olympics:

November 12th, 3:00 - 8:00 PM

Climb, jump, hang, and stack your way through seven events in one evening. Alongside a full boulder competition on freshly set problems, there will be six side events: a dyno comp, lock-off contest, pinch block contest, traverse contest, pad stacking, and quick draw tug-of-war. Climbers compete in beginner, intermediate, and advanced categories, with male and female divisions in each. Drop in anytime — no experience or gear required.

The Events

• Dyno Comp — Who can jump the highest? 
• Lock-Off Contest — Hold the lock-off position as long as you can. 
• Pinch Block Contest — A test of raw grip strength. Hold the pinch block as long as you can.
• Traverse Contest — Go sideways instead of up. The person who does the most laps wins. 
• Pad Stacking — Exactly what it sounds like, and harder than it sounds.
• Quick Draw Tug of War— A race against the clock. Clip fast, clip clean, don't fumble.

Roped Red Point Competition:

October: 15th

Redpoint Definition: To cleanly climb a route that you've tried before without falling or hanging on the rope.

Test yourself against a fresh set of routes at the NMSU Climbing Wall Redpoint Competition. Points are assigned by route difficulty, and you get the full session with unlimited attempts — only your top climbs count. Categories include beginner, intermediate, and advanced, with male and female divisions. All skill levels are welcome.

Schedule: 

• 3:30 PM – Check-in, waivers, and orientation for new climbers 
• 4:00 PM – Competition Begins 
• 8:00 PM – Competition Ends 
• 8:30 PM – Podium and Prizes! 

Choose your category at check-in. Only routes within your category's grade range count toward your score. You're welcome to climb routes outside your category for fun, but they won't be scored. 

Categories: 

• Beginner:     5.7 - 5.9+
• Intermediate:   5.10a - 5.11d 
• Advanced:    5.12a -  5.13b 

Format: 

• Redpoint style: unlimited attempts on any route. To count as a send, you must complete the route without falling or weighing the rope. 

Rules: 

• You'll receive a scorecard at check-in explaining point values.
• Harder routes are worth more points.
• Your top 3 sends count toward your final score.
• If you flash a route (send on your first attempt), its points are doubled.
• Successfully lead a route (lanes 3, 4, and 5) and double its points.

Belay Certification: 

• Not required, but highly encouraged. We offer clinics if you would like to get belay certified before the competition. Check out the bulletin board for clinic dates. 
• At check-in, you'll get tape for your harness.
  • Green tape = belay certified
  • Red tape = not certified

Red-tape climbers must be belayed by a green-tape climber or a staff member on standby. We recommend pairing up with a belay buddy so you can both keep climbing smoothly throughout the comp!

Equipment:

• All gear is free to use. Make sure to check it out with a climbing wall attendant. 

Prizes:

• Awarded to the top climbers in each category.
• Raffle prizes for all participants. Must be present at 8:30 pm to claim a raffle prize.

Registration:

• Fee: Free
• Register on Fusion. Go to https://urec.nmsu.edu/. See our Red Point Competition via the Programs tab. 

Questions?

• Ask a climbing wall desk attendant or email eersingh@nmsu.edu

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:

Top Rope Belay Clinics: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Get belay certified! The NMSU belay certification allows you to climb and belay on top rope. Walk-ins all semester long!

Lead Clinics: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Get certified to lead the climb! The NMSU lead certification allows you to climb and belay on the big wall.

Clinics are first-come, first-served. Arrive at the climbing wall 15 minutes early to fill out a waiver and other registration forms. A minimum of two people must sign up before the clinic start time. All skills taught are up to the Climbing Wall Attendant's discretion, based on class size limitations and possible cancellations.

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. 

Pricing:

Click here to make your reservation!

Contact:

Phone: (575) 646-3952

Email: urec@nmsu.edu