Climbing Tower
The Climbing Tower at Southern Utah University was built in 2007 to add a year-round climbing experience for SUU students, faculty, staff, and the community at large.
The climbing tower is 35-ft. tall with the following features:
- Eight belay bars for top-rope climbing or with quickdraws for lead climbing.
- You must bring your own rope for lead climbing.
Hours & Rates
All climbers must check in at PE Cage prior to climbing to ensure that a waiver had been signed, receive a wristband, and pick up any rentals needed. Climbers must present and wear wristbands in order to climb.
Bouldering at the Climbing Tower
You're allowed to boulder to the yellow-line on the Climbing Tower when the PE Building is open.
Roped-Climbing at the Climbing Tower
All Rockwall Attendants are trained and qualified to the Climbing Wall Association’s standards.
Fall/Spring Semester Hours:
Monday-Friday: 5-9pm
Summer Hours:
By reservation only (see inquiry form below)
Saturday's:
By reservation only (see inquiry form below)
Pricing for SUU Climbing Tower
| Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Current SUU Students | FREE with Student ID |
| Daily Pass | $6 |
| Treadwall Daily Pass | $6 |
| Month Pass* | $20 |
| 6-Month Pass* | $110 |
| Semester Pass* | $65 |
| Year Pass* | $200 |
All passes include free rental items such as climbing shoes, harness, locking carabiner, and belay device.
*Must be purchased at the Cage in the PE Building or the SUU Outdoors Basecamp (next to Chick-fil-a in the Student Center)
Group Reservations
Scheduling
Reservations are available Monday's - Saturday's during the Summer & Saturday's only during the Fall/Spring Semesters. We ask that reservations be made 2 weeks in advance in order to schedule staff for your group.
To begin your reservation, please fill out this form: Climbing Wall Inquiry Form
Nothing is reserved until our Coordinator has emailed you back with confirmation and payment has been made.
Pricing
We accept groups of all sizes, however there is a minimum payment of 10 participants.
Groups typically spend 1-2 hours at the Climbing Tower.
| Age | First Hour | Additional Hour(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Adult (18+) | $14 | $7 |
| Youth (<18) | $10 | $5 |
Questions?
Email SUU Outdoors: suuoutdoors@suu.edu
Waiver
All climbers must read and sign our waiver before climbing/bouldering. Please prepare ahead by completing our online waiver.