Climbing - University Recreation

The Witt Center Climbing Wall boasts a 40 foot wall that offers bouldering, top rope and lead climbing. University Recreation also hosts an annual climbing competition. Membership or a day pass are required after your first free climbing session. Visit our Hours of Operation page to plan your visit!

Semester Pass Rates

All memberships include free shoe rental.

First Visit Free
Semester – $20
Month – $10
Day – $3

Membership Classifications

Bouldering/Auto belay – No testing required!
Top Rope – Complete a Belay Skills Verification Test every semester
Sport Lead – Complete a Lead Skills Verification Test every semester

Rental Equipment

Climbing Shoes – $3/Day
Crash Pad – $8/Day
Chalk Bag – $1/Day
Chalk for Sale – $6.50

Belay Classes

Visit our Belay Class Registration page to sign up for Top Rope sessions.

Educational Opportunities

Fundamentals of Outdoor Climbing

Witt Climbing Wall Group Rental Rates

Rental requests must be received 2 weeks prior to the event date. For additional questions or more information about making a Climbing Wall reservation request, please call 205-348-7751 or email: outdoor.recreation@ua.edu. For information on group rental pricing, visit UREC Reservation Pricing.

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