Yes! We welcome climbers of any level. Come to a recreational session or other event and we'll teach you the basics.
Primarily at Lindseth Climbing Center in Bartels Hall on Cornell's Central Campus. We also go on trips to other gyms like Cayuga Climbs or outdoor locations.
In general, you'll need a pass or membership to climb at Lindseth. However, if you come to a recreational session and it's your first time at the wall, CRCC will give you a free pass, which includes shoes, a harness, and chalk. We don't want finance to be a barrier, so check out Cornell's Access Fund or contact us if you need any assistance for passes/membership!
Wear clothes you feel comfortable exercising in. You'll need to sign a waiver -- you can do this in advance or at the wall. You'll need to wear climbing shoes, which you can rent from the wall. You can also rent chalk (good for sweaty hands) and harnesses (for climbing on ropes). There are three sorts of climbing you can do on your first day: bouldering (no rope or certification required), auto belay (you'll need to ask wall staff for certification), or top rope (you'll need someone to belay you). Oh and it'll be fun! The wall is a great place to meet new people.
This organization is a registered student organization of Cornell University.
