Climbing Gym Courses
Climbing Course Offerings
The CU Outdoor Pursuits offers a wide variety of climbing related courses for our climbing gym members. Take advantage of these great courses that will get you ready for any outdoor climbing adventure.
Early registration in these courses is recommended due to limited spots. Learn more about Registration, Refund & Transfer Information.
All climbers who would like to climb or belay roped climbs must pass a belay test with Outdoor Pursuits staff. Belay tests must be retaken every academic year. This test covers everything taught in the belay course and cannot be taken the same day as your belay course. Tests are available during listed hours, no registration required. Climbing Gym membership required.
Weekdays (ongoing)
11 am-close
Free with climbing gym membership
Learn to belay your partner on top rope climbs in the gym. This course is for new climbers or anyone who would like a refresher and will teach you the skills required to pass our belay test. No experience necessary. Early registration is recommended due to limited space. Climbing Gym membership required.
Mondays and Tuesdays
​ 5-7 p.m. (Mondays); 7-9 p.m. (Tuesdays)
Free with climbing gym membership
Learn to lead climb and lead belay in the gym. This course is for climbers already experienced and comfortable with top rope climbing and belaying who would like to learn to lead climb and belay. This course will get you started on the skills required to pass our lead climb and belay test. Early registration is recommended due to limited space. Climbing Gym membership and top rope belay certification required.
Wednesdays and Thursdays
​ 6-9 p.m.
$25
Learn the basics of handholds, footwork, body position, efficient movement and more as you build your skills as a climber.
Feb. 8 or Feb. 23
​ 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
$25
An introduction to different climbing techniques—choose one that interests you or sample them all! Beginners are welcome, and no experience is necessary.
Knots to Know
Feb. 19
​ 7-8 p.m.
$10
Footwork Fundamentals
March 6
​ 7-8:30 p.m.
$15
Crack Climbing
March19
​ 7-8:30 p.m.
$15
Dynamic Movement
April 10
​ 7-8:30 p.m.
$15
This four-week climbers' health series has been designed to optimize the physical, mental and emotional components of climbing through cross-training in other methodologies. Explore yoga, functional movement and strength training exercises and partner activities in addition to exercises which will improve coordination, quickness and agility. The course will culminate in a day of outdoor climbing at a local crag, with a guided warm up.
April 1-May 1, Tuesdays and Thursdays
4-5 p.m.
$50
Join Outdoor Pursuits for free themed nights in the climbing gym. All events are held 7-10 p.m.
Feb. 2: Novice Night with Inclusive Rec
Feb. 14: Valentine's Day climb
Feb. 23: BIPOC Climbing with Inclusive Rec
Apr. 18: Spring Fling climbing challenges