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No harness, no ropes, no problem

Experience the fun of indoor rock climbing on the IU Outdoor Adventures bouldering wall. Unlike other forms of rock climbing, bouldering doesn’t require a harness, ropes, or any other equipment. Instead, bouldering features short routes close to the ground, allowing you to focus on using your strength and balance to stay on the wall. A thickly padded floor helps prevent injuries in the event of a fall.

The IU Outdoor Adventures bouldering wall, located in an air-conditioned space in Eigenmann Hall, has nearly 1,000 square feet of climbing space on three walls up to 11 feet high.

Fall & spring semester hours

  • Monday-Thursday: 2:30–6:00 p.m.
  • Friday: 1:00-6:00 p.m.
  • Weekends: Closed

Rates

  • Day pass: $6*
  • Semester Membership: $25*

Discounted day pass and shoe rental rates are available for groups of 10 or more. For more information about group rates, contact Tyler Kivland at 812-855-9883 or tkivland@indiana.edu.

Need to rent climbing shoes? Visit the IU Outdoor Adventures Gear Shop.

*Price does not include equipment rentals.

Route setting

If you have a membership for the bouldering wall, you can take advantage of special members-only route setting sessions, which take place every six to eight weeks throughout the academic year.

Before participating in route-setting sessions, you must attend a one-time route setting orientation. For more information, contact IU Outdoor Adventures at 812-855-2231 or oadesk@indiana.edu.

students watch other students practice indoor rock climbing