
Top Rope
Top rope climbing ensures support and safety, with a belayer managing the rope from below to catch any falls.
Our climbing wall is open for top rope climbing and bouldering, with routes for both beginners and advanced climbers. Current students and campus recreation members must make a reservation.
Climbing Wall HoursMon. - Fri. 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Bouldering: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Top Rope Climbing: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Lead Climbing: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. NOTE: The 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. time slot is normally reserved for special events or an additional hour of top rope climbing. Email: outdoors@mailbox.sc.edu |
How to Reserve a Climbing Wall Slot via DSE
During both processes, select the University login option. Use your network credentials to log in and complete your reservation.

Top rope climbing ensures support and safety, with a belayer managing the rope from below to catch any falls.

Bouldering is when climbers rely on crash pads below them, using their own strength and technique to navigate routes.

See DSE for Climbing Wall Clinics.
| Date | Time | Event | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Ladies Night | This event is a beginner-friendly special hour just for the ladies. Beginners welcome! |
| Feb 5 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Top Rope Belay Clinic | Learn to top-rope belay and tie a figure eight knot! No previous experienced required, but a general familiarity with climbing is beneficial. |
| Feb 6 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Bouldering Clinic | Join us in this clinic to learn about bouldering safety and footwork techniques. |
| Feb 13 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Movement 201 | This clinic is tailored to intermediate climbers who are looking to learn climbing techniques to advance their skills. |
| Feb 18 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Top Rope Belay Clinic | Learn to top-rope belay and tie a figure eight knot! No previous experienced required, but a general familiarity with climbing is beneficial. |
| Feb 20 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Top Rope Belay Clinic | Learn to top-rope belay and tie a figure eight knot! No previous experienced required, but a general familiarity with climbing is beneficial. |
| Feb 26 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Top Rope Belay Clinic | Learn to top-rope belay and tie a figure eight knot! No previous experienced required, but a general familiarity with climbing is beneficial. |
| Mar 4 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Ladies Night | This event is a beginner-friendly special hour just for the ladies. Beginners welcome! |
| Mar 5 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Movement 201 | This clinic is tailored to intermediate climbers who are looking to learn climbing techniques to advance their skills. |
| Mar 5 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Top Rope Belay Clinic | Learn to top-rope belay and tie a figure eight knot! No previous experienced required, but a general familiarity with climbing is beneficial. |
| Mar 6 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Bouldering Clinic | Join us in this clinic to learn about bouldering safety and footwork techniques. |
| Mar 19 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Movement 201 | This clinic is tailored to intermediate climbers who are looking to learn climbing techniques to advance their skills. |
| Mar 20 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Top Rope Belay Clinic | Learn to top-rope belay and tie a figure eight knot! No previous experienced required, but a general familiarity with climbing is beneficial. |
| Mar 26 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Top Rope Belay Clinic | Learn to top-rope belay and tie a figure eight knot! No previous experienced required, but a general familiarity with climbing is beneficial. |
| Apr 1 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Top Rope Belay Clinic | Learn to top-rope belay and tie a figure eight knot! No previous experienced required, but a general familiarity with climbing is beneficial. |
| Apr 1 | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Ladies Night | This event is a beginner-friendly special hour just for the ladies. Beginners welcome! |
| Apr 3 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Bouldering Clinic | Join us in this clinic to learn about bouldering safety and footwork techniques. |
| Apr 9 | 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Top Rope Belay Clinic | Learn to top-rope belay and tie a figure eight knot! No previous experienced required, but a general familiarity with climbing is beneficial. |
| Apr 10 | 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Movement 201 | This clinic is tailored to intermediate climbers who are looking to learn climbing techniques to advance their skills. |
| Apr 17 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Top Rope Belay Clinic | Learn to top-rope belay and tie a figure eight knot! No previous experienced required, but a general familiarity with climbing is beneficial. |
| Apr 22 | 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Top Rope Belay Clinic | Learn to top-rope belay and tie a figure eight knot! No previous experienced required, but a general familiarity with climbing is beneficial. |